That first moment where Mary realizes her class is changing?- yea, that happened to me the week prior. I found it in our library as books for staff and upon cracking the spine, I realized why. give me an acronym or diagnosis, I've probably experienced it), this book was put into my hands. I think it will be extremely eye-opening for some!Īs a veteran 6:1:1 middle school teacher of students at a residential treatment center (think: 'at-risk', emotionally disturbed, mental health diagnosis, behavior issues, juvenile delinquent, etc etc. I would recommend this story to anyone who wants to know what it's like teaching children with special needs but most importantly recommended to someone who teaches children or to parents who have children with special needs. It also makes you appreciate all the good change that has happened in society.

Some of the language used to describe the students or their classes would be demeaning in today's society however if you can work past the old terms it is really a wonderful story.

I believe this story took place in the past rather than recent times due to some of the terminology used. It was lovely to read about such a dedicated teacher one who always puts the students first and desires them to be contributing people both in the classroom and the world as adults. It was interesting to read some of the strategies that the teacher used with her students.

As a person who works with children who have special needs this book was easy for me to relate to.

Lovey by mary maccracken