After more than 40 years in education—as a classroom teacher, principal, mentor, and lifelong learner- Merrilou Harrison has learned one simple truth: teaching is one of the most rewarding careers you'll ever choose, but no one can prepare you for everything that happens once the classroom door closes. Throughout her career, new teachers often came to her with the same questions, the same frustrations, and the same quiet worry: "Am I the only one who feels this way?" The answer was always no. That's why Merrilou created the Nobody Told Me series—to share the practical advice, time-saving strategies, and reassuring encouragement she wished someone had handed her during those first years of teaching. Her books are like conversations with a trusted mentor who understands the challenges, celebrates the victories, and reminds you that perfection isn't the goal—growth is. Today, Merrilou continues to create books, journals, and classroom resources that help teachers spend less time feeling overwhelmed and more time enjoying the reason they chose this profession in the first place: making a difference in children's lives.