Reclaiming School In The Aftermath Of Trauma

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Traumatic events occur all too frequently - natural disasters, lethal school violence, wildfires, industrial accidents, as well as incidents of domestic violence and chronic abuse. Teachers in schools where students have experienced trauma face particularly difficult challenges, for how is a teacher to promote academic growth and attainment of educational goals in such a situation?

Teaching in the Aftermath offers wisdom born of experience as well as insights acquired through years of study. Authors contributing to this text provide advice, understanding, and proven strategies for meeting the challenges that must be faced after a traumatic experience interrupts the lives of students.

Winner of the 2013 Colorado Book Award - Anthology Review: This one is hard to put down! By meeting numerous individuals who have survived the pain of disaster and the healing of recovery, readers learn how to confront future events so as to become not just who they are, but who they would like to be.

Experiences from school shootings ranging from Columbine and Platte Canyon High Schools, Virginia Tech, and the Jokela School Center in Tuusula, Finland, are juxtaposed with those who survived Katrina, the 9/11 attacks, and school bullying. We leave with an enriched understanding of how pain can be put to work.

The writing is crisp; the analyses are told by those who actually were there; and the lessons provide food for thought to all, be they teachers, administrators, parents, or community members. A must-read! - Thomas E. Drabek, author of The Human Side of Disaster ; Professor Emeritus, University of Denver Reclaiming School in the Aftermath of Trauma is a must-read.

The strategies shared by Carolyn Mears are a great resource for any school that is faced with tragedy. The stories shared are inspirational for readers to see how communities and schools were able to overcome adversity in their lives and communities and provide a road map to recovery.' - Frank DeAngelis, Principal, Columbine High School This book has particular relevance to international schools because these schools are often located in unstable countries or places where the risks are higher for terrorism or catastrophic events.

Equally important to taking preventative measures is to prepare for the aftermath of an unforeseen trauma or catastrophe. By presenting the varied real life accounts this book provides a framework for every school administration to ask the questions that will help develop a plan that is best for each unique school. a Katherine Johnson, Director, Human Resources, Singapore American School Carolyn Mears . . . provides an excellent firsthand analysis of the reactions and phases individuals experience on t