Despite dwindling resources and high-stakes testing, public school teachers all over the country are managing to breathe life, passion, and excitement into their classrooms. In this new book by bestselling author A.J. Juliani and lifelong educator David E. Baugh, you'll meet a diverse group of teachers--Mavericks--who are doing exactly that. You'll hear from teachers across the country and how they are shaking up the norm. Each story includes a powerful vignette and a breakdown of tactics used, so you can bring inspiration and strategies back to your own classroom. Together, these teachers and their stories will show you how to relate and respond to your students' most pressing needs, leaving you feeling reenergized in your role as a change-maker. Following an introduction, "Dave Baugh and the Power of Mavericks to Save Public Education," chapters include: (1) Sharing a Passion for Middle-School Science (Mary Ann Miller); (2) Changing the Classroom for a Changing World (Christina Core and Samantha Hinnant); (3) Authenticity in STEM Education (Ignacio Jayo); (4) Laying the Foundation with Growth Mindset (Lee Cousin); (5) The Power of Mentoring (Kelly Ann Johnson); (6) Cross-Curricular Innovation through Forensics (Michelle Martinez); (7) The Power of Teacher-Student Relationships (Guila Curley); (8) Taking Risks in Makerspaces (Lauren Zucker and Anthony Quintangeli); (9) Integrating Technology with Purpose (Vanda Fernandes); (10) Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners (Faith Cahill); (11) Transforming Khan and the Classroom (Conor Corey); (12) School Spotlight: Navigating Cultural Challenges at Bridgeport Elementary; (13) District Spotlight: Distributed Leadership in Douglas County; (14) Family Engagement for those at Risk (Shawanna James-Coles); and (15) Becoming a Maverick Teacher School: A. J. Juliani's Story and Where to Go from Here. "Resource Guide to Maverick Teaching" concludes the book.