#9: Good for You
I’ve always said that the average school environment isn’t for everyone. While this guy was making decent grades, it sounds like he might have had an oppositional defiant disorder, which is hard to overcome if you don’t recognize it for what it is. Many people assume these kids are acting out.
I can’t blame that teacher for their frustrations, though. While he should have kept his cool, he’s only human. If a student is in there making it miserable every day, there’s only so much you can take before you eventually just pop off and tell it like it is. I’m glad this student overcame it all and made something of himself, even if it sounds like spite was the motivational factor.