/EIN News/ -- LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Rita Gilbert Greer, EdD, began thinking about the challenges that today's teachers are dealing with--low wages, lack of respect, little if any, positive recognition, she decided that she wanted to do something to recognize educators for the jobs they do.

Greer agrees that, “While teaching as a profession does not hold the same value today as it did in 20th century America, the burden of developing and imparting the knowledge and skills that keeps society moving forward has been placed squarely upon the shoulders of teachers regardless of how unfair and lopsided it seems.”

“Teacher Journeys: Memories, Reflections, and Lessons from 20th-Century African-American Educators” aims for readers to remember their teachers and the impact those teachers had on their lives; reflect on the value of education and respect and appreciate teachers for what they do; talk positively about teachers and teaching as a career; remember the characteristics of good teachers; and say to those "special people"--"Have you considered teaching as a career?"

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Rita Gilbert Greer, EdD, a native of Louisville, is a graduate of Central High School and the University of Louisville, from which she received three degrees including a doctorate of education.

An educator for nearly 50 years, Greer divided her time between the K-12 education arena and university teaching.

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