There Are No Piano Lessons in the Projects
Description
Everyone has a story. Some make the front page, while others remain hidden under lock and key.
For the residents of the Elm Street housing projects, most would prefer their stories stay buried.
Everything changes in the summer of 1985 when Noah Greene moves into Cellblock 16.
In a neighborhood shaped by hardship and quiet perseverance, Noah forms an unlikely friendship with a World War II veteran carrying burdens of his own. What begins as a simple connection becomes a journey of mentorship, memory, and self-discovery.
Through the stories of the past, Noah learns that the most meaningful lessons are rarely found in classrooms. Instead, they are forged through experience, resilience, and the people who shape our lives when we least expect it.
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Adam West is a Future Ready Coordinator for the Putnam County School System. Over the course of his 30-year career in education, he has taught in multiple content areas, including CTE Personal Finance Certification, Special Education, Health, Wellness, and Math.
He serves as the Qualtrics administrator for his district and has been part of the VITAL program for the past 16 years, teaching online courses in Math, Health, Physical Education, and Personal Finance, including CTE industry certification. He also works as an adjunct instructor for Tennessee Technological University.
In addition to teaching, Adam develops online curriculum and serves as an EdTech tools coach, helping educators expand learning opportunities through technology. He is passionate about the online environment and the opportunities it provides for student growth, engagement, and equitable access to coursework.
Adam has written for multiple educational blogs and journals and presents regularly at conferences and professional development events throughout the year. He is a graduate of Monterey High School and Tennessee Technological University.
He has been married to his wife for 28 years, and together they have two children, Tyrus and Peyton, along with a bonus child, Christy.
