Reality Lies Beyond the Fog: A Humorous Novel about Our Public School System and the Need for Honest Educational Reform

"Hope nobody notices you" is the advice new teacher Terry Truman receives on his first day as a business teacher at Les Lee High School. Terry doesn't take this advice seriously. He didn't quit his successful career to pursue teaching just to fade into the woodwork. He wants to be the best teacher possible while imparting a worthy philosophy of life.

The modern education system, however, doesn't reward teachers for being the best they can be. Instead, the system takes starry-eyed young educators and churns out burnouts. Terry's new job quickly opens his eyes to the harsh realities before him.

On his journey, Terry encounters both teachers and students who are looking for guidance. Some he can help; some are too lost. Complicating matters are the villainous Dr. Lee and Mr. Les. The diabolical lovers use their powerful jobs in the school district to enrich themselves and stroke each other's egos on the taxpayers' dime.

Can Terry's idealism possibly survive his sobering introduction to the real world of teaching?