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A Diamond in the Rough

   (2 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction,
Sub-genres: Drama

A new teacher, Mister Darin Stanford, is assigned a special project by the headmistress of a private school. His project is Christopher Bird, a rich child who has had his life dictated by his father. The teacher and student need to find some way to trust each other and make this situation work. Neither is prepared for what they will encounter.

 

This story is written for the Jagged Edges / Unintended Consequences 2017 Anthology

Darin Stanford is fresh out of college and has his first job in a very exclusive private school. However, before the year is even halfway over, Darinis ripped from the classroom and given a new teaching assignment. He is to teach Christopher Bird, a rich spoiled child whose every move is controlled by his father. Will Darin reach his student, or will he be just another speed bump on Christopher's road of self destruction. Only time will tell.
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Bill W

Bill W 61,569

  

This is a powerful and poignant short story about the relationship between a problem student from a wealthy family and first year teacher at a private school and demonstrates what can be accomplished when you listen to what the other person is saying.  Bright students that are unchallenged in school can often become behavioral problems, and this story shows how a new teacher made such a lasting impact on an unruly and troublesome student.  If you read this story, you might find it better than "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", and if you aren't familiar with that story, then look it up.  

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