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Sandy Lish

Sandy Lish served as an educator for 38 years and received state and national recognition for her contributions to the classroom and school community. She lives in New Hampshire and writes about the moments that have shaped her life in and beyond the classroom.

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From the Author:

“I Don’t Like You”: The Moment That Shaped My Teaching Journey

The child stepped closer and closer until she paused just two feet away, locking eyes with me. “I don’t like you,” she declared, then kicked me in the leg and casually strolled back to the playground.

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