ABOUT THE BOOK
Within the pages of this book lie tales—some heroic, some embarrassing—but all carry valuable lessons akin to those F. Lance Hoopes learned in his years in education. Whether in a band room contending with hostile students or witnessing the emotional impact of beautifully played passages, Hoopes recognized the necessity of assuming the role of the adult.
From scorching football fields in Tucson, Arizona, to distant band trips, and even amidst tense encounters with superintendents and irate teachers, he realized the fundamental truth: Schools have the power to positively influence students, but only when someone is willing to step up and Be the Adult.