Misfits often act out because they feel "cast" in a certain role. Giving them a new character to play allows them to drop the defensive armor. 2. Radical Authenticity
The goal isn't to make the Misfit Class "normal." The goal is to make them . When you stop trying to round off their edges, you realize those edges are exactly what they’ll use to make their mark on the world.
Don't just hand them a list of rules. Misfits naturally resist top-down authority. 1 : The Misfit Class's New Term
You cannot "fake it" with this group. They have a built-in radar for insincerity.
Start Day One by explicitly stating that last year’s records don't define this year’s potential. Misfits often act out because they feel "cast"
Relationships are built in the margins—the five minutes before class starts or the walk to the cafeteria.
As you head into a new term with the , think of it less like a standard classroom and more like a high-stakes adventure. This group—often the rebels, the misunderstood, or those who simply don’t fit the mold—requires a unique blend of firm boundaries and radical empathy . 1. The "Clean Slate" Protocol Radical Authenticity The goal isn't to make the
Share your own quirks or a time you failed. Be a human first and a teacher second.
