You remember high school don’t you?
Well, at least some of it right?
English class, P. E., maybe the cafeteria, your first crush?
But there’s a place in all high schools in America that few of us, thank God, had to visit.
Even those of you that “visited” this place didn’t get to see most of what went on “in there”.
I’m referring to the dreaded “Discipline Office”!
About School Daze
From serious felonies involving guns, sexual assault, and even a cocaine murder to the lighter side of practical jokes, pranks and just hilarious situations, I think I’ve seen it all! So, take a journey back with me to a most interesting part of my public school career, let’s go down to “The belly of the beast” and take a peek into…The Discipline Office of “School Daze”.
Ed Cobin
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Dive into the world of a high school discipline officer with this whirlwind tale of adventures on campus at a Miami Beach High School and North Miami High School!
About The Author
Edward Neil Cobin
Ed Cobin was born in Far Rockaway, New York in 1948. His family moved to Miami when Ed was 10. He was a surfer in high school and the typical hippie of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Ed enjoyed three different colleges where it took him five years to acquire a four-year degree.
Ed began his teaching career at North Miami High School in 1974 where he taught for seven years and retired from Miami Beach High in 2009 after 37 years of service.
Ed enjoys sleeping late, working out, riding his Harley and going to the beach. He is happily married to Fran for 43 years so far, and has a daughter, Deena and a grandson Joey 12.
An incredible Journey!
“School Daze” takes you on an incredible journey of the authors 37 years of experiences as an educator [and disciplinarian] in High School. His stories will shock, move, entertain and humor you. It’s a well written, fast moving book and I highly recommend for everyone, educator or not! Looking forward to the movie!!!!
HLR
Entertaining & thought provoking!
Ed Cobin shares all the antics and adventures that came across his desk running Discipline at Miami Beach High. A beloved teacher and mentor, Ed has an eye for detail and a skill for conveying both the absurdity and the gravity of what happens in high schools today. Each chapter is a different true event, so it’s easy to pick it up for 10 minutes here and there.
Pete W.
Each episode of crazy high school behavior is worse than the previous episode. The author’s writing style is excellent and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Chris G.
Enjoy the ride!
Stacey S.
“Preventing a Columbine”
An Excerpt from the content of Chapter 24 of School Daze
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American history class comes alive as Ed Cobin portrays General Andrew Jackson as he marches south in 1814 to the Battle of New Orleans.
Before he turned his attention to school discipline, Ed Cobin ran one of the nation’s top ranked debate programs. In 1990, the editorial staff dedicated Beach High’s yearbook to Ed writing that he, “earned a reputation for turning out some of the best [debaters] in the country.”
Ed was always a fashion icon, but let’s be honest, this 70’s look is long gone.
In 1984, out of 150 faculty members, Ed’s peers selected him as Beach High’s “Teacher of the Year.”
Ed dedicated School Daze to his wife, Fran, and to George Thompson, who served as Head of School Security and Ed’s friend and right-hand man. May he rest in peace.
At North Miami High School, Ed was elected PTSA president.
Behind every successful man is a strong woman. Fortunately for Ed, Fran Cobin is also patient, understanding and steadfast.
Mr. Cobin’s debate coach successes led to the first all-girl State Debate champions in 1986.
Ed’s first year as a teacher in 1974. Here is a picture of Ed’s biology class that year which led to the infamous frog dissection caper. (Chapter 4)
Two of the handguns confiscated by Ed Cobin in his office at school. The week-long violent threat ended with the seizure of 112 high-powered weapons by Miami Beach Police thanks to the efforts of Ed Cobin. (Chapter 24)
Miami Dade County Chief of School Police, Pete Cuccaro, presents Ed Cobin with the “CrimeWatch ‘School of the Year’ Award” in 2004. (Chapter 24)
In 2006, Ed Cobin was honored as “CrimeWatch School Sponsor of the Year,” by Gerald Darling, Chief of Miami Dade County School Police. (Chapter 24)
This Miami Beach newspaper article took an in-depth look at the gun events that led up to Ed Cobin being criminally investigated in his prevention of another “Columbine” tragedy. (Chapter 24)
In addition to school discipline, Mr. Cobin was placed in charge of school-wide attendance. His efforts and hard work brought Miami Beach High two trophies, one for the Most Improved High School Attendance and another trophy for 3rd best high school attendance in the county with 38 high schools.
Ed Cobin’s Beach Patrol classes played a vital role in assisting Ed with school discipline and school security. (Chapter 3)
While high school is full of surprises, faculty members never expect to see such a “passionate” scene between two students in a stairwell. (Chapter 17)
Assistant Principal George Pollack and the Director of School Discipline Ed Cobin prepare for a festive school football pep rally.
As Director of School Discipline, Ed often had to meet with parents. He’ll never forget how startled he felt when in walked Miss Olympia 2005. (Chapter 22)
Ed, fresh from a performance in Grease as Danny Zuko, takes over the Discipline Office.
The Director of School Discipline, Ed Cobin, straddling his Harley with Principal Rosann Sidner on the rear, rides off into the sunset at the conclusion of a performance of Grease at a school football pep rally.
There is where Ed spent 30 years of his 37-year educational career.
Ed poses with his former Discipline Office Aide now a member of one of Miami-Dade County’s finest police departments.
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