Rising Above

A Story of Positive School Conflict Resolution

J. C. Pohl, Ryan McKernan

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English

Sybex Inc.,U.S.
29 June 2023

Education: care & counselling of students; Organisation & management of education; Teaching skills & techniques

Transform your school’s culture for the better

In Rising Above, we meet Serenity Springs High School’s new school counselor Monica Sheppard as she is fielding a barrage of school conflict issues coming at her from what seems like every direction. Backed by a team of veteran school culture experts from different facets of education, author JC Pohl delivers an engaging, ripped-from-the-headlines narrative about a fictional school community devolving into chaos. With social media running out of control, teachers feeling burnt out, and a principal that has simply lost her way, Monica immerses herself into the school community and strives to bridge many of the divides that define contemporary school environments across the United States.

The book includes insights from real-world experts, including Principal Dr. Pete Getz, relationship expert Emil Harker, LMFT, and school counselor educator Dr. Stephanie Eberts. It also offers:

A comprehensive set of strategies and tools to help cure the ailments destroying school culture

Insightful discussions of teacher-student, teacher-teacher, teacher-administration, teacher-parent, teacher-staff, and student-student conflict management and resolution A compelling narrative of a school leader rising above the chaos that surrounds her and showing readers a tangible pathway that leads to positive school conflict resolution

An engrossing and essential read for principals, assistant principals, school counselors, and other district administrators, Rising Above also proves invaluable to K-12 teachers and higher education professors with an interest in building exemplary school cultures.

By: J. C. Pohl, Ryan McKernan
Imprint: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781394155453
ISBN 10: 139415545X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 29 June 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface xv Featured Experts xix Section 1 Conflict 1 Chapter 1 Omelets and Arguments 3 Chapter 2 Trouble in Serenity 11 Chapter 3 The Outburst 17 Chapter 4 Online but Disconnected 23 Chapter 5 Red vs. Blue 29 Chapter 6 Burnt Out 37 Chapter 7 GOLFMAST3R_DAD3288 47 Chapter 8 Retreat and Refocus 55 Section 2 Connection 63 Chapter 9 A Little Now or a Lot Later 65 Chapter 10 Silly Beans 69 Chapter 11 Truly Troubled Tony 75 Chapter 12 Serious Digital Beef 87 Chapter 13 A Little Ad Hominem 95 Chapter 14 A Cooling Ember 107 Chapter 15 Trading Vinegar for Honey 113 Section 3 Collaboration 121 Chapter 16 One Problem Too Many 123 Chapter 17 Freedom Through Acceptance 131 Chapter 18 Breakthrough 141 Chapter 19 Face to Face 155 Chapter 20 Hemispheres 167 Chapter 21 Remembering Why 171 Chapter 22 Defused 181 Chapter 23 Harvest 189 Going Deeper: Monica’s Journal 193 About the Authors 233 Index 235

JC Pohl is a producer and speaker dedicated to building positive school culture and empowering student voice. He has produced award-winning content for Warner Brothers, ESPN, and Disney. He is President and CEO of TEEN TRUTH, an organization that inspires students, educators, and parents to be the difference. www.jcpohl.com