Troublemakers FIX

 These chapters really spoke to me. I related immensely to the author's situation. I have a student in my student-teaching classroom who has difficulty controlling himself and behaving. Just like Anthony in the book, my student refuses to follow directions and the expected rules of a school. So, I was lost on what to do with him and how to help him. It's not that he chooses to be that way; he has difficulty controlling his pent-up energy. He's also a super smart kid, ahead of most other students in his class. I remember many times when he would call me over for assistance, but when I started helping, he would fly through the assignments. I barely spoke, and he knew exactly what to do when I sat with him. He may have some attention issues in both ways. He craves attention and has a hard time paying attention. I find myself relating to him. When I was younger, I was also not the most remarkable student. I would crave the attention of everyone in the room. I was a troublemaker who didn't care for what the class was doing. So, I understand his situation. There are ways to help him; I just need to dig deeper into myself and figure out what I needed when I was that young. I know he's a good kid with tremendous potential, and I believe I can reach him with the right tactics in the classroom.