One day, Hugh Greer came to a startling realization: to date, he had spent over 11,000 days of his life in a school. With self-effacing humour developed early as a young class clown growing up in Burnaby, BC, Greer captures each moment with straightforward ease reminiscent of the late Stuart McLean. You don't have to be a teacher or even a vice-principal to appreciate what Greer brings to life. You just have to have spent time in school. - Gary Little Associate Superintendent (Retired), Vancouver School Board author of To Hell and Back Greer has captured the good and not-so-good times of everyday life in the public school system . . . we are . . . reminded how life at school is simply a microcosm of what awaits outside the doors . . . and how it takes special people to prepare our future generations. - Larry Hayes, Trustee Burnaby Board of Education SD41 [Greer's] self-deprecating humour and engaging storytelling style, not to mention his desire to upset his parents with his career choice, hooked me from the beginning. - Manjeet K. Chana, LLB former student of Hugh Greer A rare and compelling insight into the world of education . . . his anecdotes often had me chuckling or laughing out loud . . . This book reinforces my long held view that teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities. Bravo, Mr. Greer! - Svend Robinson former Member of Parliament (1979-2004)