In 35 years of teaching third through seventh grades, in locales stretching from Florida to Colorado, Sandy Bauer has learned that children are children — no matter where they call home. And, yes, there will be difficult students, she said — such as the girl who “had real acting-out problems.” But, no, they don’t have to remain contrary. With a little patience and a lot of communication, that student and teacher who cannot seem to get along just might end up forging mutual respect.