Anaphylaxis and Bullying and Fragile Egos

It is such a typical November evening out there. I returned from a Workshop (with Chinese food in tow) by 6 p.m. and then had to set sail for 7! Too much all the time. The driving is windy and dark and mostly makes one long for their bed! It is hard to sustain energy these days.
My day was so interesting today because the focus was students. I have just completed the Anaphylaxis training for all the staff - show the 6 minute video and then give everyone the opportunity to play with the EpiPen. During the course of tracking down all the staff, I saw the video at least 5 times. I got something more from it each time - such a serious subject.
I worked with two boys today around the subject of bullying. I think it is an epidemic among our youth - truly, I am beginning to believe that adults really have no idea of what students go through every day. It is not an easy subject to tackle. You think you have figured out the situation and then someone adds another piece of information: not simple!
I am working with a Lost Soul. She is an articulate young person who should have the world at her feet. Mostly, I find myself humbled by the burden so many of our young students carry.
If they come to the office, they are going to READ or do MATH. We have to believe that it is the academics that are going to save them.