“I began working with a student from the first day of school at Richmond High School. I knew he was going to be a challenge from the very first interaction. He was likable and I shared many interests with him, so we got along well. However, I could tell he was very defiant when it came to authority. Within the first few weeks of school he was already failing many of his classes and was consistently tardy. I began working with his teachers as well as meeting with him on a daily basis. Things seemed to be getting worse instead of better, but I continued to meet with him and work on his behavior and attitude. Today, I met with his first period teacher who was more than thrilled with what she described as a ‘complete turnaround’ in his attitude. She said he was much more engaged in class and much less defiant. She also said he has been much more respectful to both her and his fellow classmates.”
-Richmond High School Site Coordinator