I am teaching in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. I've taught from grades 4 to 11 but right now my focus is on grade 9. Regardless of the grade level, they all get Choice Theory right from day one.
Hey, Amy! I don't know if you'll come back to see this, but I wonder where you are teaching. How lucky your students are that you are teaching them Choice Theory!
Love,
C. Wellen
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