Starting a Movement

Quick message from the author:
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Just like in the movie National Treasure there is a book of secrets and another true purpose for writing this book.  In 2004, thirteen years ago I became a teacher because so many students were failing math including my youngest son, John.  I had to reteach him during Christmas break both Algebra and Geometry.  My other Grandson Nick was also having problems with math and because I tutored him he was able to graduate from high school. So I had a decision to make about sitting on the sidelines or doing something about it. So at the age of 50 I decided to become a public school teacher.  I taught eight years at the San Jacinto High School and for the past six years I have been teaching at the Mountain View Alternative High Schools (Mountain View High School, Mountain Heights Academy, and San Jacinto Adult Education).  For three days a week I teach for 13 hours a day.  

Why? Because I want to impact change and find the solution to help every student I meet to have success in learning mathematics.  This is my quest and my life long mission.  For the past fourteen years I have changed my method of teaching because it did not reach everyone. Too many students continue to fail and not have success.  During the last two years I discovered a hidden secret key to unlock learning of mathematics.  Those strategies are in the book on display and hidden in Chapter 18 of Annapolis Creed.  If you have children who are struggling or struggled in learning just maybe Chapter 18 will help.  As other methods are discovered I will print them as well in this blog.
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Extracts from the Introduction of Annapolis Creed...

My growing personal mindset was developing over my lifetime.  If only I personally understood the concept of a growth mindset when I was raising my children.  I always believed in my son's ability to learn.  I know today that if I would die today that they would be OK.  The reason for writing this book is to share the importance of growing a mindset.  Developing a growth mindset can help anyone to have success in learning and life (Dweck, 2006). 

Parents need to believe and realize that it's never too late for their children to experience learning success.  This book was written to tell my life story up till this date in time of writing and also to provide specific advice for students who have a difficult time with mathematics.  I reveal in the final Chapter little know strategies and methods to improve student academic outcomes based on my experience during the past 14 years as a public school teacher.  Students, parents, and educators who follow these guidelines will impact students academic performance outcomes.  The strategy and guidance show step by step actions to increase the likelihood of success in school including mathematics.

Do you ever dream?  I have an idea about breaking the bonds of mindset slavery shackled to the brains of far too many people (especially children) in America attending public schools.  The achievement gap in education exists because of a slavery mindset.  However, no significant accomplishment ever happens without setbacks, diversions, decisions, failures, and modifications of strategies.  Perseverance and struggle in making the dream a reality has never failed throughout my lifetime.  At the end of each chapter in this book is a personal lesson learned quote.

It is the development of my growing personal mindset that allowed me to believe that I could become the 17th Company Commander and to be chosen the Color Company Commander in 1976 although the mathematical odds were against me.  Are your dreams focused?  Do you know how to use your dreams?  Do you have a vision?  What is your creed?  My destiny in 1972 was to enter the United States Naval Academy.  I am Dr. Jordan B. Smith, Jr., and this book is about my creed at Annapolis.  I am still Annapolis Creed!  I live my life today using the experience while at the United States Naval Academy from 1972-1976.

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