Lisa White:  

esters, but it was worth it. It was tough teaching full time while working on a recital. Not sure how I did it. I see colleagues working on their masters while teaching full time now and I am sure glad that is behind me. I have no plans on getting a doctorate. Too old, wouldn't see a return in my investment and I would make a terrible student now that I have taught for this long! Workplace Ah, the life of a high school band director. First class at 6:50 a.m. done around 3:00 p.m. Responsible for 150 students - 2 jazz bands, 3 concert bands and a percussion ensemble. We perform at 4-5 home football games and 10 basketball games each year. On top of that, we have 3 concerts, a couple of jazz festivals, two jazz nights and a major trip every three years - Disneyland here we come! I still look forward to making music everyday. There is never a dull moment and the kids challenge me every day to make them better. I am fortunate to work with great kids, parents and administrators. I am very supported at school and in the community. We have a great program and we continue to improve the quality and quantity each year. I am not sure how many more years I can do this. I would love to work 4 more years and then sell everything and move to the San Juans! But, I probably will continue what I am doing or go into administration. Not sure I have what it takes to be an administrator, but we will see.