I spend my life among teenagers, teaching them some English, some survival skills, some life skills and sometimes some basic skills. “We don’t fart in class”, “We don’t scream in class”, “Don’t scribble on your desk!”, “When you hear my voice it means your lips close automatically!” These phrases fall from my lips uncountable times a week.

And the phrase I repeat most of all: “No, you can’t go to the bathroom! It’s just been break!”.

I love my job. I love my kids. Yes, that’s what they have become. My kids. Many days they drive me crazy. Most days they give me hope.
Includes “The Plan”: A simple, 5 step classroom management strategy.