This is how life has been for Banks at Overlook. Even when he tries his hardest to create an atmosphere of community involvement, the school comes up short. Still, he says, he never thinks about walking away. During those times, the Baptist preacher in him rises, lifts his head, strengthens his steps. Also, I have a lot of support on staff.
Banks keeps the inspirational ones near.
Banks remembers his early days at Overlook, when the community regularly joined the staff. But times are different. The principal still stands at the school door, waiting, wondering. By the end of the night, half of the settings remain untouched.