Santo Domingo. – “The book Beyond Teaching: The Art of Educating with the Heart”, by teacher Ana Ramírez de Gil is a manifesto of love dedicated to social transformation through the classroom, a deeply testimonial, human, and reflective work.
With a trajectory of four decades dedicated to the formation of citizens through formal school education, Ramírez de Gil honestly shows the injustices, joys, losses, and “rebirths” that shape the teaching vocation, transforming the classroom into a ministry of faith and resilience.
This text is a testimonial and reflective journey, “a manifesto of love dedicated to social transformation through the classroom. In the book, I have merged biographical stories with valuable educational lessons. It is a testimony of resilience. It is an inspiring journey of a peasant woman who, driven by faith and the desire for self-improvement, achieved academic and professional excellence,” the author attests.
In Ramírez de Gil’s book, readers will be able to find the art of pedagogical support. It also evidences how the reality of teaching practice transforms teachers so they can serve as support and guidance for students with educational weaknesses, demonstrating that inclusion is possible.
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The author reveals that her book “is a living tribute to all the men and women who hold the chalk with hope. It is an essential read for active teachers, education students, families, and any reader looking for a true story of faith and overcoming adversity that demonstrates that education is, above all, the noblest path to transform society”.
Ana Ramírez de Gil is a graduate of the O&M University and holds a Master’s degree in Educational Management from UAPA. Her professional excellence has been recognized with the distinction of Meritorious Teacher of Regional 10 and the “Sabanazo of the Year” award for her selfless dedication to society. In addition to her teaching work, she has stood out as Coordinator of the Local Board of CONANI in Santo Domingo Norte and has served as a catechist for more than 30 years.
Her book was formally presented at the Foro Pero Mir of Cuesta Centro del Libro in Santo Domingo. It can be purchased at this bookstore, as well as through Amazon.com
