A Michigan teacher becomes part of a team of people that helps a traumatized boy. Along the way she must rely on her training and strength. Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press 9:00 a.m. EST Dec. 13, 2019 Children in Crisis series: Former Free Press Columnist Rochelle Riley studied how trauma and toxic environments impact how children learn. She unravels this issue through the eyes of three children and their caregivers in Detroit, Romulus and Flint. And she offers some solutions to ensure that children are mentally prepared to learn. Young students who have suffered trauma or adverse experiences typically get either no help, little help, or, if they’re lucky, help from special angels. In the case of Michael, whose learning was impeded by trauma, his angel was Amanda Beck. She was his social worker, his guardian’s confidante and his teacher’s support. It was not an easy job. The first time she met Michael, she had to take the next day off from work. “I could … [Read more...]