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Looking for teaching stories that feel real? Just Raise Your Left Hand: “Tell Us a Story” by John Kerrigan follows Joe Tepedino, a Vermont teacher, coach, and international referee, through thirteen interconnected chapters.
The book is set in Vermont’s Mad River Valley and draws on John’s career from 1977 to 2023 teaching science and coaching cross-country, Nordic skiing, and track and field at Harwood Union High School. Readers meet memorable students, athletes, colleagues, and community members, and the stories move easily between humor and heart.
It is a good fit for teachers, coaches, parents, and anyone who remembers a mentor who made a difference.