Our Principals Occupy Hot Seat of Education

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Byline: J. Peter Lueck

In a few short weeks, we will celebrate the 83rd American Education Week, recognizing the educators and school staff who keep our children safe and healthy as well as help them achieve.

We know that successful schools require a team effort and that school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, teacher aides and other support professionals positively impact our school communities.

But for today, I would like to focus on our school principals who hold the key to our school improvement efforts.

Unless you somehow missed going to school, somewhere in the back of your mind is the perception of the school principal. To those who visited the office more than others, the memory may be a …