By Nancy Radu
Last year, I had a student sitting in class with clenched fists, anger practically steaming off him. When I caught his eyes from across the room, the look he gave me was full of frustration. It said, I can’t do this right now. But instead of walking out—or worse—he took a deep breath, pushed his paper forward, and quietly whispered, “Can I take a break?”
That moment was bigger than any grade he might earn. And it almost went unnoticed.
Nancy Radu is a veteran educator with over 25 years of experience supporting students with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. She’s known for her hands-on approach, deep empathy, and unwavering belief in every student’s potential. Nancy holds a BS in Natural Science (Psychology) from Colorado State University, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Denver, and obtained her Principal Licensure from the University of Colorado at Denver.
