11,000 Days at School

11,000 Days at School

From Kindergarten Class Clown to High School Vice-Principal

Hugh Greer

Hugh Greer’s life journey from grade school in the 1950s to high school vice- principal is retold in short story narrative form, recounting his comical, teachable, tragic, and unforgettable experiences in the Vancouver School District of British Columbia. Greer’s career, spanning more than 35 years as an educator, coach, mentor, chaperone, and administrator, provides an impressive and illuminating range of perspective on the evolution of teaching in BC.

Editions:

ISBN: 9781989467541 (paperback).
Pages: 298
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Availability: August 2022.

Available via your local bookstore, Indigo-Chapters or Amazon.ca
Distribution in the UK via Gazelle Book Services

Reviews and Testimonials:

With self-effacing humour developed early as a young class clown growing up in Burnaby, BC, Greer captures each moment with straight- forward 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

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)

Media related:

Calgary Herald
The British Columbia Review

 

 

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Hugh Greer was born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia. After graduating from Burnaby Central Secondary School, he completed his Bachelor of Education degree at the University of British Columbia. He began his teaching career with the Vancouver School District in 1973. After nine years of classroom teaching, during which time he completed his Master of Education Degree in Counselling Psychology, he became a high school counsellor. Eleven years later he was promoted to the position of high school vice principal. After 35 years working in education, Hugh retired in 2009. Hugh now lives in Ladner, BC with his wife Wendy. He has two adult daughters and three young grandsons. He enjoys travelling the world, watching English Premier League Football and driving his 1969 MGB. After marking the writing of others for most of his career, at age 71, Hugh decided to venture into the realm of writing his own work. 11,000 Days at School is Hugh’s first published work.

You can access Hugh’s website here.

 

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Hugh Greer was born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia. After graduating from Burnaby Central Secondary School, he completed his Bachelor of Education degree at the University of British Columbia. He began his teaching career with the Vancouver School District in 1973. After nine years of classroom teaching, during which time he completed his Master of Education Degree in Counselling Psychology, he became a high school counsellor. Eleven years later he was promoted to the position of high school vice principal. After 35 years working in education, Hugh retired in 2009. Hugh now lives in Ladner, BC with his wife Wendy. He has two adult daughters and three young grandsons. He enjoys travelling the world, watching English Premier League Football and driving his 1969 MGB. After marking the writing of others for most of his career, at age 71, Hugh decided to venture into the realm of writing his own work. 11,000 Days at School is Hugh’s first published work.

You can access Hugh’s website here.