Dean's Leadership Seminar '08

by Rachel Long (senior)

Earlier this fall, the ECU Teaching Fellows and Maynard Scholars took part in a book seminar with author Paul Cuadros, author of the book A Home on the Field. This past summer all of the Fellows and Scholars read Cuadros' book about his experience coaching a predominately Latin American soccer team in Siler City, North Carolina. In October he came and spoke openly about the experience, struggles and encouragement that he received while coaching this team. He spoke not only about the team's amazing accomplishments as a whole, but also about each players individual strengths and attributes that they brought to the classroom and the field. Cuadros story was inspiring and his research impeccable!! He is a true inspiration to all educators, and has received excellent reviews from the New York Sun, Boston Globe, and Raleigh News and Observer.