Confessions of a Rogue Teacher: A Novel - Softcover

Colon, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595523420 ISBN 13: 9780595523429

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

After a physical altercation with a troubled student, school officials remove jaded veteran English teacher Manny Quesada from his high school classroom. They assign him administrative duties in the "Rubber Room" of lore and legend in the superintendent's office where lost souls known as 'rogue teachers' await judgment.Rather than wait passively to be exonerated for what he considers justifiable defense, Manny undertakes a quest to clear himself. He uncovers startling evidence that educational officials are falsifying statistics - and that the scandal reaches the highest levels of city politics. As the new realities of urban education erode his ideals, Manny wallow in self-pity. He spirals downward on alcohol, drugs, and his favorite student, Maggie, a bright, green-eyed beauty interested—unlike the others—in learning, whose infatuation temps him in his weakened state. But then blackmail and a murder investigation cast serious doubt on his return to the classroom, and Manny must decide if his ministry to problem students can survive his personal turmoil. Reminiscent of such notable works as Blackboard Jungle, Up the Down Stair Case, and To Sir with Love, Confessions of a Rogue Teacher paints a sobering portrait of the American classroom and artfully captures the realities of public education today.

About this title

About the Author

Born in Puerto Rico, George Colon survived the distractions of the South Bronx to get, besides a street education, degrees in English and education, returning to those roots to work in community social service programs and for the last thirty years, has taught English in New York City schools.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595523420
• ISBN 13: 9780595523429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164