What If I Can't Help This Child - Episode 2

Mastery For All with Mr. James O'Neal

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The truth is, we go into this profession to support as many children as we can. The truth is, we can't save everyone! We can try to help but even with that, sometimes we can't help either. I know, it is something that we don't want to admit out of our mouths, but it is the truth.
In this episode I share my heart as a seek to try to help "Brandon" (not the student's real name) acclimate to the expectations of excellence in my classroom. It has been a battle that has only gotten worse. I've tried talking to him personally, appealing to his heart, talking to other teachers about their interactions, reaching out to his parents, and now I'm at the point where I have scheduled a Zoom with his dad, which was encouraged by his mother.
In the end of all my extending of help, Brandon may be a child that I just can't reach. It is frustrating because I love him and want to see the best for him but at the end of the day I have to protect the environment of learning that I am exposing my scholars to. Students can invite you out of your character. It is up to you to step out. I've honestly tipped my toe out there a few times (LOL) but now I know I'm at my wit's end.
It is real! I, at the moment, have not found a way to help Brandon. Will I give up on Brandon, no! However, I will give up on over-exhausting myself with a student that is not ready to receive this level of love and discipline. I have to protect all my students and I have to protect me. I encourage you to do the same! Protect your "why".
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