A Book review of “ Teacher Educators As Critical Storytellers: Effective Teachers As Windows and Mirrors”

Samer A Rawashdeh

doi:10.4148/litconnections.21172

Book Review

A Book review of “ Teacher Educators As Critical Storytellers: Effective Teachers As Windows and Mirrors”

Author

- Samer A Rawashdeh
- University of South Carolina - Columbia

Abstract

In this review of Teacher Educators As Critical Storytellers: Effective Teachers As Windows and Mirrors by Ellis et al. (2021) the author examines how teacher educators' personal stories reveal interconnections between identity and teaching practice. The narratives emerge culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogies as valuable approaches to teaching students in challenging learning environments. Through close readings to selected chapters the author demonstrates how care, cultural affirmation, and justice are enacted towards effective and disruptive teaching.

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How to Cite: Rawashdeh, S. A. (2026) “A Book review of “ Teacher Educators As Critical Storytellers: Effective Teachers As Windows and Mirrors””, Literacy Connections. 2(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/litconnections.21172