Good Morning, Mr Sarra
My Life Working for a Stronger, Smarter Future for Our Children
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4.9 • 7 Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
The remarkable true story of one man’s fight to turn the tide of low expectations, this account follows educator Chris Sarra from his humble beginnings in a large Italian-Aboriginal family to his triumphant achievements, including becoming Queensland's Australian of the Year, the subject of ABC's Australian Story, and one of the most outspoken and recognized educators in Australia. Attempting to better Indigenous education, Sarra transformed the Cherbourg State School into a national success story, but not without controversy along the way—Sarra battled the media, the education system, and a culture of complacency. This inspiring autobiography shows why Indigenous children no longer hope for a better education; they can expect it.
Customer Reviews
This is a gift
I recently completed my SSJP and I am the second ECT in my preschool to have done so. I am not Aboriginal and I am not white. I am in fact a migrant but I have called Australia home for 24 years now and this is my children’s country of birth.
Reading Dr. Sarra’s memoir is a gift. It is his story that he has shared with anyone willing to read it. I felt that he didn’t shy away from showcasing his many achievements just as he was not afraid to own the many moments where he feels he could have done things differently. This book shows anyone in a leadership position what leadership with integrity looks like. It’s not about being right but about getting it right. It means not settling for good enough, not because you’re a glutton for punishment, but because you want to model a spirit of excellence to those who follow in your footsteps. Honouring your humanity and that of others makes your desire for excellence a benevolent one.
I feel humbled,honoured, and inspired in my role after reading this book. It is even more meaningful having decided to finish it while on holidays in in Queensland as we travelled through some of the towns mentioned in Dr. Sarra’s memoir.
Thank you for carving that path for teachers like me and for not losing yourself in the role. It gives me hope that I can make a difference and have the permission to pass on the baton when it is time and still enjoy the blessing of watching others go further than what I have been able to accomplish.