This intriguing, inspirational Young Adult novel takes place on a fictional U.S. island, but the story that evolves could help reshape public schools in America.

Aaron Smith, PhD is an author, an active and leading STEM school director, and a professional speaker with expertise in workplace readiness. Aaron assists schools, corporate supporters, and community leaders to collaborate and sustain a pipeline of competent and job-ready employees through his five STEPS initiative. He graduated from Old Dominion University with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and since has obtained two decades of experience in the classroom as a mathematics teacher and administrator. Aaron received the Crystal Star Award from the National Dropout Prevention Center and has been frequently referenced in catcat.com and Teachthought.com. He is the author of Awakening Your STEM School, and soon to be released Blank Check, a Young Adult novel designed to inspire a new generation (and the current generation) to become involved with fixing the public-school system in America. Aaron currently resides in Chesapeake, VA.