When Did I Become the Dumpster? Raising & Teaching Rebellious Teenagers is a collection of firsthand, true accounts from veteran educator and author Joanne Colombini.Most adults will admit, it can be a struggle to deal with teenagers. When Did I Become the Dumpster? gives readers an inside look at the challenges of motherhood, as well as what it means to be an educator at an alternative high school. Those charged with championing the world's youths are shown how to thoughtfully approach difficult interactions. Joanne Colombini offers parenting and teaching styles derived from her twenty-four years working in education.Half of the proceeds from When Did I Become the Dumpster? will be donated to St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish Outreach and Food Pantry in Sayville, New York and the Lighthouse Missions in Bellport, New York. Both of these organizations help less fortunate children and adults with the basic needs of life.