Jay Perdue has been involved in educational acoustics for over twenty years and he holds several patents in architectural acoustics (more patents than anyone else in actual production of products). Jay's passion for learning and understanding in the educational environment, as well as clarity of the spoken word, has led to a strong conviction in the value of acoustics. Jay believes in the science of acoustics, and with several years of working in the field, he has analyzed some tried and true ways to create effective educational facility acoustics (and he explains WHY these methods are so effective). With this book, Jay hopes to give teachers, leaders, professors, and other decision-makers the knowledge on acoustics and the confidence to make successful acoustical choices.