Chapter 9: When Things Go Wrong

"We're going to crush your hope and pride. Teachers need to get a harder shell. After that, students won't see that you're scared" (168). I really like that quote a lot because a lot of what students do is to test you. They like to test their limits and see how far they can push you. Teachers need to expect to be given a hard time, especially new teachers. It's what high school kids do. I have the type of personality to be sarcastic back and not let them beat me at their game. In my opinion, it makes the situation a little more. But I definitely like the fact that this chapter stresses the idea that teachers need to get a stronger backbone.