Mr. Williams was known for his patience and ability to connect with his students, even the most challenging ones. But one day, that patience was tested when a student, upset about a reprimand, lashed out and hit him. Mr. Williams was left stunned by the unprovoked attack, and though the student was expelled, the incident shook him deeply. For weeks, he replayed the event in his mind, wondering if there was anything he could have done to prevent it. Despite the trauma, he chose to stay in teaching, but the fear of another attack lingered, affecting how he managed his classroom from then on.
Unprovoked Attack
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