The VOICES of THOSE KIDS

During preservice a few years ago, I ran into a group of new teachers at lunch. We had a brief conversation about where we worked. When they heard where I taught, a PRTF (Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility), one of the teachers said, “Good for you. I couldn’t work with THOSE kids.” I said, “You do realize when THOSE kids leave […]

The Voice of THOSE KIDS:  Below the Surface

The hardest part for me was that you didn’t realize I was one of THOSE KIDS.  You saw me as a good student who was capable of making good grades and following the rules and I was those things.  You saw me as someone who could get along with others and who could communicate effectively with both my peers and […]