Adolescence can be one of the most difficult and challenging seasons of our lives, whether you are a middle schooler, a parent, or teacher of middle schoolers.  And sometimes all three collide.  But with a measure of grace and some practical tips in your pocket, those in-between years can be redeemed, treasured and used for good.  Nathan Jordan is a longtime educator of middle schoolers.  He reminds us that our children’s fluctuating emotions are actually developmentally normal!  So take a deep breath and listen in…

Nathan Jordan is a longtime educator of middle schoolers, coach, campus minister, and Dean of Students in Christian schools for 11 years, with the last 9 spent in a Classical Christian environment at Heritage Preparatory School in Atlanta, Georgia. He recently became the Head at Covenant Christian School in Smyrna, GA.  He is the dad of a middle schooler, Sarah Kate.