"Anxiety is consuming the life of Michael Smith, a young special education teacher, causing him to feel hopeless and defeated. He constantly worries about his next cycle of fuzzy-headed thoughts, and sweat that sprouts like a virus and rolls off his face. Michael is trying to keep his anxiety from derailing what he is truly passionate about-- teaching his class of middle school students with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs ... [M]eet Michael's unique and engaging class who experience a year together of positive breakthroughs and heartbreaking loss. His special needs students, as well as some unexpected adults, will be key in Michael's pursuit of overcoming his anxiety"--