It’s been said that we never know the struggles that someone is going through, so we should treat them kindly always. In If the Dance Floor Is Empty, Change the Song, Joe Clark embraces his own vulnerability to share how he reclaimed his story after a traumatic childhood and used his life experiences—and his time as a DJ and camp director—to guide his work as a school leader. This book is an often humorous, sometimes melancholy look into what teaching and school leadership are all about. It’s a tremendous read that I know you’ll enjoy.

Woven through these pages are stories of connection, told with the candor and vulnerability necessary for promoting personal and professional growth. There is something for everyone in this book!

This is the type of read that can rejuvenate a veteran, or give new teachers tools to keep their morale and inspiration at their peak. The lessons you learn from this book can carry over throughout the year, even when you don’t know if you can get through it.