It's Not About The Students

"When Mickey first started teaching, he never thought his biggest battles would be outside the classroom, but he's soon caught in the clash between student needs and district policies. It's Not About the Students reflects the frustrating and sometimes bittersweet struggle that is the American educational system. Provocative and informative; a must read to understand where our schools went wrong." Diana Fernandez

Jerry S. Smith retired after 35 years of teaching high school English. He currently lives in Morgan Hill, California with his a wife and a very spoiled cat. He has three grown children and three grandchildren. Jerry's pastimes include blues concerts, college football games in Berkeley, reading novels, occasional doubles tennis, visiting with friends, and wine tasting.