In today’s classrooms, where students battle distraction, pressure, and mental health challenges, Teacher Believed in Me by David K. Hatch and Muriel Summers (The Leader in Me) turns the “one teacher who changed my life” story into a practical, repeatable system.
 
Backed by research and experience in 8,000+ schools, the book delivers seven leadership skill sets to build students’ well-being:
Belonging: Accept students fully.
Meaning: Teach life lessons that last.
Strengths: Spark and grow unique talents.
Self-Worth: Delegate real responsibility.
Resilience: Support through setbacks.
Self-Efficacy: Let students own their learning.
Growth: Give constructive feedback.
 
Simple, time-friendly strategies help any educator—new or veteran—become the steady force students need. Published 2025 by Simon & Schuster (272 pages, paperback/audiobook/e-book). One teacher says: “A bucket filler that reminds me to refill myself to show up fully.”
 
Available in English only