I Have a Dream for Every Boy & Girl: An American Dream: Lighting the Path that Leads Child to Their Promise and Purpose

A teacher's American Dream: to see every boy and girl rise to their promise and purpose - whether they are newcomers learning English or students needing targeted intervention and a second chance.Across decades of teaching English and later ESL, Marilyn G. Lunnon met students from every corner of the world - each carrying stories of courage, struggle, and hope. Her classrooms were never just ESL rooms; they were intervention spaces where multilingual learners sat beside students who needed academic rebuilding, confidence restoration, and precise support. What began as a career became a calling: to help every child discover the strength within them and the future waiting ahead.In this heartfelt memoir, Marilyn shares the moments that shaped her life as an educator - the breakthroughs with students who arrived speaking little English, the quiet victories of those who needed a second chance, and the cultural lessons she never expected to learn. Through humor, honesty, and deep compassion, she reveals how education becomes a bridge for every child willing to try and every teacher willing to believe.Part cultural reflection, part intervention chronicle, and part spiritual journey, this memoir celebrates diversity, resilience, and the transformative power of human connection.For educators, parents, and anyone who believes in the potential of young people, Marilyn's story is a reminder that every child carries a dream - and sometimes, a teacher helps light the path toward it.