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Ms. Beatrice Hempel starts her career as an English teacher, finding herself closer in vibe to her students than to her peers. Away from school she reads, writes, listens to rock‑roll, and wonders about her engagement. In the classroom she feels her dual role: an ally who shares their perspective and a responsible adult observer of their adolescent growth.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
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