When a retired teacher substitutes as a summer camp teacher, she learns not to wear ballet slippers for hiking or fishing.

When the principal tells first grade teacher Mrs. Belle that she must retire, she and her students wonder how they will keep in touch.

On a cruise around the world, a retirement present from her friends, Mrs. Belle dances the hula in Hawaii, the conga in Brazil, the highland fling in Scotland, the Mexican hat dance in Acapulco, and the limbo in Trinidad.

"Mrs. Belle wins a contest and stars in the biographical film 'Everybody's Favorite Teacher', filmed in her home town"--

"Mrs. Belle has lost her ballet slippers, and the entire town must join forces to help her find them"--

In the third book of The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Series, Mrs. Belle delights her readers with humorious adventures, while wearing her colorful ballet slippers. Through her telescope, Mrs. Belle sights an unknown object in the sky, which turns out to be a new planet. NOW, the fun begins...

Who Will You Inspire Today? Teachers face this challenge and responsibility each day, but in the process, the author discovers that his students can also have a profound influence on him. Pete Springer takes you on his memorable thirty-one-year journey in education as an elementary school teacher and offers the many valuable life and teaching lessons he learned along the way. Get ready to laugh out loud at some of the humorous and memorable experiences that all teachers face, feel inspired by the inherent goodness of children, and appreciate the importance of developing a sense of teamwork among the staff. Learn valuable tips for working with children, parents, fellow staff members, and administrators. This book is ideal for young teachers, but also a reminder to all educators of the importance and responsibility of being a role model. This book is a must-read for all new teachers and those teachers that need a reminder they are human! Mr. Springer educates others in his easy-to-read, story-like, first-hand manuscript. You will laugh, cry, and get motivated to be the best educator you can. After reading this, I have a better outlook on relationships with my colleagues and am reminded to savor every moment. -Tami Beall (Principal, Pine Hill School)