This was my 38th year as a publc school teacher and I had a class that I couldn't control, much less teach. Of course, I was on summative and better find someway to improve classroom management. I never thought I could completely change the climate of my class in mid-year by using student engagement techniques. After all, there wasn't any professional development that clearly showcased how to go about it! I proud to say, I took a risk and it paid off!