ANN ARBOR – Teacher, after a school year you have managed to be flexible, to try new things and to think outside the box. Downtime is important to both your brain and your body, and you should try your best to prioritize downtime this summer.
However, when you need mental stimulation and entertainment, nothing gets the job done better than a book. Am I right, teacher? Building literacy over the summer is important and can even be fun. Reading for fun is great!
We tell our students that, but sometimes we need to hear it too. Reading for entertainment as an adult is healthy.
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The School of Education’s Concordia University Ann Arbor faculty and staff shared what they’re reading for fun this summer. If you’ve already chosen your summer reading list, this is great! If not, this list might give you some interesting ideas for your own summer reading.
CUAA School of Ed Summer Reading List:
Beth Hopkins
Book Selection: The Midwife: A Memory of Birth, Joy and Difficult Times by Jennifer Worth.
Beth Hopkins, Admissions, Certification, and Assessment Coordinator, Office Manager. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
It sounded like an interesting read. This book was written by a woman who worked as a midwife in a densely populated area off the London docks. She was a midwife right after the Second World War.
Meghan Hernandez
Book selection: I read Weight of Glory by CS Lewis.
Meghan Hernandez, Student Advisory Service. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
As a new mom, I wanted to read something that had nothing to do with diapers, sleeping, or milk, but still had relevance to the time of year I’m in.
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James Pingel, PhD
Book selection: One book I’m reading right now is Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein. Another one I read is the Vatican Shadows by Ray Keating.
James Pingel, PhD, Dean, School of Education. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
Noise: I really enjoy reading about research on decision-making processes. As a sinner, I know that I will often make mistakes and bad decisions.
However, when, through God’s grace, I can be more aware of my temptations and weaknesses, I hope to make better decisions in the future.
Vatican Shadows: It’s about a Lutheran pastor who plays a James Bond role and is asked to help the Vatican. What could go wrong?
Sandra Harris
Book selection: The Red Book by James Patterson and David Ellis and The President’s Daughter by James Patterson and former President Bill Clinton.
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Sandra Harris, EdD, Dean Emirita, Director of Graduate Education. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
I’m a keen detective novel reader, so I picked this book because I just love reading crime fiction.
Kyle Chuhran
Book Pick: I’m currently reading The Only Way I Know by Cal Ripken, Jr. and Mike Bryan.
Kyle Chuhran, EdD, Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
Because summer is for baseball, and I love reading autobiographies of people who have achieved great things.
Ryan Peterson
Book selection: Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson, vice president of administration. (Concordia University Ann Arbor)
Why is this book on your summer reading list?
At Concordia, our mission is to develop students in mind, body and spirit – it is a development of the whole person. For years I have followed Michael Hyatt’s leadership and coaching and even use his Full Focus Planner to shape my days and lead me to achieving goals in all areas of life.
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In this book, Michael and his daughter Megan describe the “double gain” of seeing work and life in partnership, not in opposition. I love the practical insights, personal stories, and inspiring ideas that fill the pages of this book!
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