Angel Teachers: Educators Who Care about Troubled Teens

by William L. Fibkins

Overview

We need to examine the role of "Angel Teachers"and make the case that they are now needed to take a primary role in the schools intervention efforts. This book will explore how they arrive at this role, their skills, how they help kids and how they avoid becoming saviors, self-promoters, and in the helping process for their own self-esteem

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610485944
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/28/2012
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

William L. Fibkins is an author and educational consultant specializing in training programs for school administrators, teachers, pupil service professionals, support staff, students, and parents. He holds degrees in school administration, counselor education, and health education. from Syracuse University and the University of Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. There Are Angel Teachers in Many Secondary Schools. We Need More.
2. The Kinds of Problems Troubled Teens Bring to Angel Teachers
3. The Presence of Angel Teachers Can Help Save the Lives of Desperate Teenagers
4. The Skills, Concerns, Issues and Ongoing Training Needs of Angel Teachers
5. Upgrading the Skills of Angel Teachers and Getting More Subject Matter Teachers on Board as Angel Teachers

Editorial Reviews

Fibkins is to be commended for acknowleding that troubled teens do not come exclusively from poor homes and absent parents. This book offers a means to facilitate the discussion among teachers and administrators about the roles and responsibilities of educators to offer empathy and support for struggling students, and the inventory indentifies the issues, concerns, and necessary skill sets and attitudes that might be useful in assessing the caring culture of a school. Fibkins draws on his educational and professional background in school administration and counselor education and on his own personal experiences to offer poignant examples of the impact caring eachers may have on the lives of their middle and high school students.

Teachers College Record

With piercing insights, Dr. Fibkins paints a picture of the world of troubled teenagers and the struggles they face in their daily personal and high school life. What does it take to recognize, reach out, and at times save the life of a student in need? Angel Teachers: Educators that Care About Troubled Teens demonstrates how it takes the whole community to raise a child. It is about those teachers on the front line, working side by side their students, that often save the day in a child's darkest hours. This book is a strong reminder that "every light along the path matters."

Nancy Krakowka

Mr. Fibkins accurately validates the need to recognize the significant impact our unsung heroes, the angel teachers, have on our youth. With refreshing candor, he pays tribute to those who intuitively continue to 'rescue' our students, allowing each to succeed and thrive. Mr. Fibkins reminds us that this recognition is much deserved and long overdue.

Ann P. Rutherford

William L. Fibkins provides an excellent view of the problems students bring with them when they enter the school-house doors. He explains the need for teachers to go beyond the classroom academics and do what is necessary to prepare themselves as "Angel Teachers." Fibkins' "Angel Teachers" are the ones students know will listen and find ways to help with their problems. This book is a must read for all teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and other professional support staff. It puts into perspective the need for educators to develop the intervention skills that will prevent any troubled youth from falling through the cracks.

Gail Wovna