Unfortunately, from what the superintendent told me, all I can do is go down.

285

(FHS) is going to be much more representative of our society. I greatly look forward to getting working with the whole school.

271

I have four young children I will be spending time with, ... I do expect to be one of the first people here and one of the last to leave.

256

I want to continue what (former Principal) Ralph Olsen has done, but I'm not Ralph Olsen.

201

Education is the great equalizer in society. It can be the thing that lifts (students) out of their predicaments - they could be first generation immigrants, it could be poverty, or overcoming the stereotypes associated with race and ethnicity.

187

The public high school needs to be all things to all people. We have to provide the challenge for those who have to option of private school. At the same time we need to serve the needs of those who don't.

173

We have this cache of drugs managed by the [Virginia Commonwealth University] pharmacy.

140

In Newton there are two high schools serving fairly different populations.

115

I absolutely loved high school.

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