Pittsburg State University/Bachelor of Science in Education: Early/Late Childhood K-6 w/a minor in Special EducationandMaster of Science Educational Leadership
Years in education?
16
Years in administration/current position?
7 total in admin and 2 in current position (5 AP/2 Principal)
What was the best advice you received in your first year of administration?
Don't take it personal, make connections with your staff (more than just work), and it is ok to not have an answer right away.
What advice would you give to a first-year administrator?
Don't live at work, prioritize and know some issues can wait.Don't forget about your family.
If you did a Ted Talk, what would the topic be?
Glisten and Sparkle-Not Sweat at Work!
What book are you currently (or most recently) reading?
What Happened to You? by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
A movie is being made about your life...who is playing you?
Reese Witherspoon PUHLEASE!
What restaurant do you recommend to someone visiting your town?
Casey's Creations Bakery and Deli
Favorite quote?
“When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”Alexander Den Heijer
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
Here Comes the Sun
If you weren't a principal, what would you be?
Photographer
Tell me you're a principal without telling me you're a principal.
Last year I danced on the roof in a hot dog costume with my assistant principal in a chicken costume!
What's been a highlight of the year for you?
Our students and families worked hard during our fundraiser and met our goal for the first time in 8 years.In return my assitant principal and I will kiss a pig!The excitement is brewing in anticipation and we are excited to raise funds for field trips and enrichment clubs!
Rick Sola
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