Ron Partin

Ron Partin spent his first adulthood as a high school teacher and coach and as professor and coordinator of the graduate program in counseling at Bowling Green State University. He taught courses in educational consultation, group dynamics, counseling, and learning psychology. Ron is in frequent demand as a speaker, trainer, and consultant. He is known for facilitating fun, interactive workshops and has been invited to present programs to over 400 schools, businesses, and professional organizations.

He is the author of five books and numerous journal articles in the areas of time management, goal setting, creative problem solving, stress management, and effective teaching skills. Ron is the editor of The Heart of Teaching, a newsletter distributed nationally to thousands of teachers and administrators. His most popular book, The Classroom Teacher's Survival Guide, was also released in Spanish — despite the fact that his vocabulary is limited to "dos tacos." His first book, The Social Studies Teacher's Survival Kit was co-authored with Dr. Martha Lovett, former Graduate Dean of Converse College. The second edition of The Social Studies Teachers' Book of Lists was published this year, after selling over 40,000 copies. He is currently working on the second edition of the Classroom Teacher's Survival Guide. The Tampa, Florida Schools just bought 600 copies of this book — one for each new teacher.

Ron and his wife Jan are now enjoying their second adulthoods as residents amid the mountains of Western North Carolina. Their twin sons are both gainfully employed and turned out to be excellent parents. Ron collects hobbies: woodworking, genealogy, golf, square dancing, gardening, stained glass, and traveling.