Class Is In Session: Teaching Through the Chaos by Shantel N Patt
In Class Is In Session: Teaching Through the Chaos, educator and author Shantel N. Patt takes readers inside the real world of teaching—beyond lesson plans, grading, and classroom routines. Drawing on more than fourteen years of classroom experience, Patt shares honest stories about the highs, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments that define life as a teacher.
From navigating burnout and difficult parent conversations to rediscovering purpose in the middle of overwhelming days, this book explores what it truly means to teach with passion when the system—and sometimes life itself—feels chaotic.
Honest, relatable, and uplifting, Teaching Through the Chaos reminds educators why they started teaching in the first place. It speaks to preservice teachers, new educators, and seasoned professionals who have ever questioned their calling but still show up for their students every day.
The book quickly resonated with educators and became an Amazon Best Seller, reaching #1 in Educational Professional Development and #1 in Two-Hour Biography & Memoir Short Reads.
If you’ve ever wondered how teachers keep going in the middle of the chaos, this book offers a powerful reminder: the impact of a teacher always matters.
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Author Bio:
Shantel N. Patt is an educator, author, and advocate for teacher growth and resilience. With more than fourteen years of classroom experience, she brings an honest and insightful perspective to the realities of teaching today.
Shantel is the author of the Class Is In Session series, which shares authentic stories and lessons from inside the classroom to support both new and experienced educators. Her book Class Is In Session: The Expectant Teacher Survival Handbook was named a Gold Award Winner in the Reader Views 2025 Reviewer’s Choice Awards – Classics: Education.
In addition to writing, Shantel is a full-time teacher and actively connects with educators through her Grow Read Learn platforms, where she shares classroom insights, encouragement, and professional development resources.
When she is not teaching or writing, she enjoys reading, supporting fellow educators, and creating content that inspires teachers to continue growing and making an impact.