A few thoughts:

🎀 This reads like part memoir, part story… I’m not a teacher, but working in the classroom, I knew these scenarios, these students… I went on a rollercoaster of emotions as I was reminded of students & experiences of my own that aligned with the author’s experiences. There were incredibly joyful, but also sad moments, hard truths about kid’s backgrounds & some lessons for me to take away. Situations where my heart broke for the students written about. 

🎀 This book highlighted the respect that I have for teachers & the enormous workload they carry. It goes beyond just teaching grammar & maths… it’s about adjusting strategies, regulating emotions, learning triggers etc. A student’s teacher doesn’t walk away from the job at 3:30 each afternoon, they are the job, the job is them… they have the potential to make or break. 

🎀 There are some books that change you, the content & words stay with you… this is one of those books. This isn’t just a book for educators, this is a book for everyone. 

Quote: There are no bad kids, just bad behaviors.