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The Wild Boy
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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about one of my "Kids"
At the mere mention of his name Teachers and administrators alike, Rolled their eyes and couldn�t wait to share Their own personal horror stories When I called his previous school for his file Applause echoed through the phone lines So�with interest and a bit of apprehension I awaited the file and the boy. He swaggered through my door A mixture of Leif Erickson, Peter Frampton, Tarzan�s son, and Wolf boy. Showing perfect teeth His grin lit up the room And his wild yellow hair Spilled beautifully over his ears Now, several months into the year He sits still for more than 2 minutes at a time Computes mathematics and has raised his reading level Most of the time he remembers to raise his hand Says �please�, �thank you� and �I�m sorry� This wild boy helps the severely handicapped And he brings a bit of magic to every day How lucky to have this 90 pound wild boy A part this school-teacher�s day

Reviewed by olyvia hudson

Reviewed on November 5, 2009

dude that is way deep!! good job!!!

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on July 8, 2007

well done, enjoyed the read

Reviewed by Michael LaSalle (Reader)

Reviewed on June 3, 2007

karen, this is heart touching, and beautifully scripted in full
emotional detail, uplifts the reader and puts a smile on the heart, Best regards, mike

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on February 1, 2007

wonderfully done
reminds me of my youngest who have just recently been AT
how come it is always the ones with the light-up smiles
know the feelings and enjoyed the read

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch

Reviewed on January 28, 2007

God bless your for woking with him. That's what those kids need.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

I have a student just as the one you've described so well in my classroom...I had the choice of retaining him last year, for he wasn't exactly where I thought he should be academically, and he was very inmature, I made the decision to retain him and all the other teachers even asked me "Are you sure???" I told them I was following my instinct and my gut said to keep him one more year for his own good, and maybe my insanity...the year is now half gone and I hardly know he is in the room, he has raised his grades, has matured unbelievable, an entirely different child, however occasionally when he smiles I can still see the mischievious little boy from last year still there, he is not perfect by far, but much more settled. Even my principal was bragging on him and my decision to keep him one more year. Great write my friend, one that I as a teacher and a mother can relate well with.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Sometimes when we touch a heart we touch the mind and this is to me what the very essence of a teacher should be. He will remember you a long time after he leaves your school.

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Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

You are the teacher we all wish for our children :-)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

If people would stop labeling and give so called "bad" kids a chance, they will shine. :) Most wonderful, Karen.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Wonderful! :)