Peter's story, his first publication, chronicles a career as a highly successful mathematics teacher in Lackawanna, New York. Embedded in the work is his unique philosophy of education created during an instructional life spanning four decades. In Peter's mind, the children come FIRST, FOREMOST and ALWAYS. Humorous and pertinent anecdotes from former students and colleagues are interspersed throughout the piece. The book can be utilized as a primer for parents and prospective teachers alike.