When in trouble, when in doubt;

[learnteach]

give them naptime, they'll have less to pout about!

Less drama today, engaging the problem students one on one, giving the class naptime. Freshman still full of vim and vigor (vinegar and sweetness) ("the class I love to hate").

Still feel weak, hammered. Must change the diet somehow. Or get some exercise.

Comments

Re: Thank you for your support!

[mamapduck.livejournal.com]

I suspect that it has a lot to do with location, finances and parent involvement. My son's school has happy teachers who never seem defeated like so many at other schools do. They also have the support of a bajillion stay at home moms with lots of money. I know WvH struggled with things in his last district which are simply not an issue here.

You are exactly the guy I want running herd on teenagers. I don't know if that helps but as both a mother and a former Really Messed Up Kid(tm), you're the kind of person who I'd bet on as most likely to make a difference.