Teachers Have Summer Reading, Too?

It should come as no surprise that Shannon Forest does not shut down completely in the summer.  Not only are the staff and administration working to prepare for the following school year, but everyone - faculty and staff - has summer reading just like the students.  Each summer we read two books that focus on a different theme.  Since we are a school, one of the books is usually about cognitive development and its implications for learning.  This year we are reading Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina.  Hopefully the practical advice and knowledge contained in this fascinating book will help maximize the educational experience and learning here at SFCS.

Our second book focuses on the component of our mission that states that we will equip students to influence society and culture for Christ.  Last summer we discussed how we can be a "faithful presence" as faculty and staff - how we can be salt and light in our school community.  This summer we are reading Extravagant Grace: God's Glory Displayed in our Weakness by Barbara Duguid.  This book is a powerful and challenging read and presents an understanding of God's grace that is truly liberating.

As a team, we have had several meaningful conversations about this book already, so we decided to contact the author.  I was able to connect with Barbara this week and we chatted on the phone for 15 minutes.  Our conversation was so good that I invited her to visit us here in Greenville and share more with our community about how she came to a greater understanding of grace.  Amazingly she said YES!

So mark your calendars for Thursday, September 4, 2014, at 7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.  We will be hosting an open forum with Q&A with Barbara Duguid for the entire SFCS community.  Please join us in reading Extravagant Grace and come to this exciting event!