As a seasoned classroom teacher and deemed "America's Teacher," Vicki Caruana knows all the blessings and challenges of shaping the lives of students. As a motivational speaker on education and the author of the popular book "Apples and Chalkdust," she knows what touches the heart of a teacher. Centering on the privilege of following this undervalued calling, her inspirational book delivers a full school year's worth of brief reflections each culminating with a "final thought" and a prayer. A heartfelt gift and a refreshing way to bring focus to each day, "Before the Bell Rings" will ring true to any teacher.