Polishing the Apple 2 is the second book in a collection of teacher devotions useful for personal study or staff training. Volume 1 concentrated on conflicts that commonly occur in a teacher's day. Volume 2 continues to address school conflicts and relationships with an emphasis on the teacher's heart and attitude. The devotions offer practical guidelines for applying scriptural principles in resolving conflict and improving school relationships. They are both instructional and inspirational to encourage teachers and equip them to respond to the common conflicts experienced in the classroom. Teachers, administrators, and staff can use these devotions for guidance in handling professional, academic and personal conflicts in a manner that pleases God and builds Christian character. Although this book addresses school issues, people from all walks of life can apply these nuggets of truth to any job or personal situation. I have found the classroom to be the perfect "model" for explaining "cause and effect" in relationships including marriage, family, church, and work-related conflicts. The school setting allows us to see the "under-developed, undisciplined" child in personal interactions. It encourages us to turn from our "selfish and childish" attitudes that create rifts and unforgiveness in personal and professional relationships. A subject cross-reference index is included to identify devotions that address specific topics. Some of the subjects included are anger, bullying, cause and effect, character, civility, conflict, coworkers, discipline, forgiveness, heart issues, leaders, mockers, parents, school climate, wisdom, and many more. Dr. Wyrick's teacher devotions were initially made available to educators worldwide at www.teacherdevotion.com. The book is now available for purchase in print and e-book.
Dr. Elderine Wyrick, the wife of Robert Dean Wyrick for over 50 years and the mother of two adult sons, received her Bachelor's degree in Education from Faith Evangelical Christian College, a master's degree in Family Life Education and a doctorate degree in the Integration of Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School, Dayton, Tennessee. She attended training courses from Peacemaker International directed by Ken Sande . As a young woman, she was recognized as an Outstanding Leader of the Community by her hometown in 1967. She was listed in the Who's Who of Executive and Professionals of America from 1994-2006. She was nominated as a "Point of Light" in her community in 1991. She is a lifetime member of the Association of Christian Schools International for Administrators since 1988. She is the author of Polishing the apple: Teacher Devotions that offer biblical insights for resolving conflicts and improving school relations (2013) and Polishing the Apple 2 (2018). She has served in four Christian schools as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, administrator and founder within the past 40 years. As the director and founder of Master's Academy, she led a specialized school for students with LD from 1988-2013. Mrs. Wyrick conducted seminars for churches, civic and professional groups including South Central Association for Christian School International (ACSI) conference, adult literacy programs, homeschool associations, and in-service training for teachers at Christian schools in Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with her husband, she has done extensive pastoral, family and marriage counseling for over thirty years.
