Jive Chalkin is a comedic memoir that throws open the doors of today's public school system. Written in a personal, rapid-fire style, Brenda shares the unique strategies she used to create a caring, industrious classroom environment. Brenda includes stories of her own days as a struggling student, and her road to success. Teaching is not a hobby or a fluff job. It's a passion, based on a life of continued curiosity. Teaching can be hilarious, painful, horrifying and satisfying, all at the same time.