Hi Jack,

In my experience, it was always one teacher who was able to reach a troubled kid, even better than a counselor. I can think of one teacher in particular. We students could all sense that he didn’t quite fit into the “establishment”, but he was the one guy all of us trusted, and after graduation many (including myself) kept in touch with him. He’s now retired, but to this day many of his former students still go to him for advice on everything under the sun. I know it’s very rewarding for him. He’s everyone’s favorite “counselor”. I believe I had read in an earlier post that you used to teach but that it didn’t work out. Was it in elementary school? I wonder if you would ever consider teaching older kids? I think older kids would really get you and your sense of humor. Just thinking out loud. 🙂

lori