Miss Pam’s Here! - Olympic Torch Triumph
 
She dreamed of the Olympics. Life had other plans. But nothing could dim her flame.
 
Welcome to Bancroft Elementary, where students can't wait for P.E. class with the joyful, wheelchair-rolling Miss Pam and her pup, Rosey. But today's lesson isn't just about capture the flag, it's about courage, resilience, and the incredible true story of how one teacher carried the Olympic torch... after her Olympic dream was nearly taken away. In this first installment of the "Miss Pam's Here!" series, readers meet Miss Pam Courtney, a Junior Olympic athlete whose life changed forever after a car accident left her paralyzed. But instead of giving up, Miss Pam chose to keep going, eventually inspiring a school, a city, and the world as a two-time Olympic torchbearer.
 
This story teaches:
The power of perseverance in the face of adversity
The importance of believing in yourself and others
How one person's positivity can uplift a whole community
 
Perfect for readers ages 5-10, teachers, classrooms, and families who believe that our greatest strength is our spirit.
 
Why Readers Love Miss Pam's Here! - Olympic Torch Triumph:
Based on the inspiring true story of Pam Courtney
Heartwarming illustrations by one of her former students
A real-life message of hope, resilience, and kindness
A powerful resource for SEL, character education, and inclusion
 
Give Back While You Read
A portion of every sale supports the Pam Courtney Foundation, which continues Miss Pam's mission by helping kids access sports, the arts, and education in her beloved College Glen community and beyond.
 
Learn more at www.misspamshere.com or www.pamcourtneyfoundation.org
If you love books that celebrate real-life heroes, strong female role models, and joyful storytelling, Miss Pam's Here! belongs on your shelf.
 
Miss Pam’s Here! - Olympic Torch Triumph