Chapter 16: We Probably Have It Better than You Think: Musings of a Teacher‑Rocker

They say life imitates art, and to be a teacher, you need the heart of an artist and a sense of adventure. In this chapter, I outline my path to teaching, my art as a musician, and the ways in which both work together in a lifelong pursuit of treating my community right. As an educator committed to caring for students, mastering academic content, and finding ways to clearly communicate with students, this chapter is intended to support those who find themselves on the path to teaching, no matter where that path starts.