At-Risk Educational Services

Become a keeper of hope and change the world.

Give kids hope even if it means leaving scars of love.

Welcome to the world of Debbie Goforth – For twenty-seven years an educator, lover of children and keeper of hope.

Her book, Scars of Love – Tears of Hope, takes you on an extraordinary journey into the world of at-risk teenagers and a method of bringing hope an promise into their lives that is so successful that adults everywhere are embracing it.

At its heart are attributes that anyone can understand – love them unconditionally and believe in them completely.

Here is a book that will give new meaning to giving kids hope.

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“Debbie Goforth has been living the mantra that ‘No Child Will Be Left Behind!’, since long before it was ever used as a legislative title.
Her new book, Scars of Love – Tears of Hope, is available now at Atlas Books.
Debbie exemplifies hope, caring, and love. This book speaks to her love of education and all children. She captures the essence of good teaching through showing children that the old saying is so true, ‘kids don’t care what you know until they know that you care.’
In so many cases, children have no one at home to love and care for them. This is a major part of the teacher’s job. Children must feel loved and cared for before they can be successful in school. Debbie’s examples in this book are so typical of all teachers and schools. Every educator should read and live by these examples she shares here.”
K. Fritz Leifeste, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
Angelo State University

“This powerful book is a must for all educators, but particularly for those who work with middle and high school. Your insight to at-risk youth is remarkable and I hope this is the first of a series of books that reveal the real problems they face. You are truly a light that shines to protect these kids.”
Nancy H
Angelo State University

“This is an awesome book of how important it is to show unconditional love to these students.  I have cried and smiled as I have read this book. And, I thank God that He has placed this high calling in my heart too. This book will certainly make me a better teacher! All teachers, everywhere, can learn from Ms. Goforth’s examples.”
Diana H

“Debbie, your book both warmed my heart and tugged at my heartstrings.  It brought back so many memories of when I was a teacher.  You and the starfish flinger remind me of Mother Teresa when she said, “We cannot all do great things, but we can all do things with great love.”  She would bathe, feed and clothe poor dying orphan babies who only lived a few hours longer.  When asked why, she replied that if they could not live in the world with dignity then she wanted them in death to know the love of God and die with dignity. Your tireless efforts on behalf of these students is certainly an inspiration to me and a great blessing to so many.  May you have many more years of opportunities to love children.  Bless you.”
Carolyn H
Retired Teacher

“This author is a true keeper of hope and she changes the world each day as she keeps hope alive in our public school system today.  “Give kids hope, even if it means leaving scars of love” is a sentiment that works to bring success into the lives of us all.  Kids must feel loved before they can be successful in school and in life; left unattended, these same teenagers may well be a destructive force in our society.  If teachers will read this book, take it to heart and apply its’ principles, students and adults from all walks of life will benefit from its effects.  Salute to Debbie Goforth for being the candle in our darkness.”
Mary S
San Angelo Independent School District

Order “Scars Of Love” here.