Alisa L. Swain is currently a Language Arts teacher in the Georgia public school setting. At this moment, she is finishing her seventh year in the classroom. Alisa holds a Bachelor...view moreAlisa L. Swain is currently a Language Arts teacher in the Georgia public school setting. At this moment, she is finishing her seventh year in the classroom. Alisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English as well as two education degrees, a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Alisas educational background and teaching experiences have proven to her that there is still a need to advocate for and support new teachers. She wrote this book for teachers who are just entering the profession whether it be through career change or straight from college. The goal is to prepare teachers for the discipline challenges they will face and arm them with strategies that will help them confidently maintain control of their classroom environment.view less