When Teaching Gets Tough—Smart Ways to Reclaim Your Game

Based in Rochester, New York, Mendler is an educator and school psychologist who has worked extensively with children of all ages in regular and special education settings over 35-plus years, and is the author or co-author of 15 books and numerous scholarly articles. He offers K-12 teachers--and their administrators--a self-help guide for dealing with the everyday challenges of the teaching profession. Topics addressed include understanding the importance of both attitude and strategies when dealing with difficult situations; working with difficult students; working successfully with unappreciative or irritating adults, such as colleagues, parents, and administrators; making the best of the situation despite imperfect physical school environments, and lack of services and/or resources; and tips for taking care of one's physical and mental well-being. Annotation Ac2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)