Things I know about the profession
- Professionalism and integrity matter in all things.
- If one wants to be successful, one must pay the price.
- Another person’s success is not my failure.
- The pursuit of knowledge is the most important thing on earth.
- Everyone doesn’t work or put in the time that they should to meet students’ needs.
- Regardless of individual competencies, schools must have teachers, good or bad.
- Having children will change one’s approach to teaching.
- Most states don’t pay the price for outstanding education—your state is no exception.
- There is an entire world outside of your band room.
- What we do in the band profession is important!
