“Because once upon a time, we grew up on stories and the voices in which they were told. We need words to… — Taylor Mali Spirituality Copy Share Image
Certainly teachers themselves can do a better job of letting the world know how hard their profession is, but frankly, they have… — Taylor Mali Better job Copy Share Image
“How can you study geometry and not believe in a god? A god of perfect points and planes, surrounded by angels and… — Taylor Mali Mathematics Copy Share Image
If you've ever been to a poetry slam, you know that the highest scoring emotion is self-righteous indignation: how dare you judge… — Taylor Mali Absolutely Copy Share Image
“And I want to tell her… [that] changing your mind is one of the best ways of finding out whether or not… — Taylor Mali Changing your mind Copy Share Image
No graduation speaker will ever tell you that the future is anything but uncertain. It never is. But graduations need not only… — Taylor Mali Ahead Copy Share Image
I grew up writing thank-you notes. Real, honest-to-goodness, pen-and-ink, stamped and posted letters. More than simple habit, it's about what the commitment… — Taylor Mali About Copy Share Image
A poem is the perfect place to celebrate imperfection and exult in the ways you fall short of being the person you… — Taylor Mali Celebrate Copy Share Image
The best teachers that I had were always the ones I never wanted to disappoint. — Taylor Mali Best teacher Copy Share Image
One of the most important things that teachers teach students is you, you can work harder. You are mentally tougher than you… — Taylor Mali Harder Copy Share Image
The poem 'What Teachers Make' is not without its detractors. This one person wrote to me and said: 'Gee, Mr. Mali. You… — Taylor Mali Complex Copy Share Image
“A mother or father might be too preoccupied with how one child compares with another to be able to fully appreciate the… — Taylor Mali Children Copy Share Image
Say what you believe in a manner that bespeaks the determination with which you believe it. — Taylor Mali Believe Copy Share Image
In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank-you note to… — Taylor Mali Artistry Copy Share Image
