Joseph Hoedel, Ph.D.

Kids need positive role models to look up to and emulate. Unfortunately, many kids today report they do not have role models. Other times, the role model is, at best, a curious choice. Role Models: Examples of Character & Leadership, highlights 17 individuals who each exemplify a different character trait including: perseverance, respect, honesty, attitude, integrity, courage, and tolerance to name a few. This book offers a mix of historical figures that have stood the test of time like Amelia Earhart, Booker T. Washington and Helen Keller, as well as contemporary figures that are worthy of our admiration, such as Tiger Woods, Christopher Reeve, and Oprah Winfrey.

"When I began reading the new textbook to my students, I did not know what to expect. I looked around my class and noticed all eyes on me, with several of those eyes welling up with tears. In these chaotic times, students need to connect with someone positive. This new book allows students to connect with role models from the past and present, helping them to understand the difference between right and wrong."
—Beth, High School Teacher

Softcover, 218 pages, GR 6-12