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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He’s never been a principal before.  He took over as acting when the last resigned, but this is his first principal position.  Starting at the top is a pretty sweet gig. They usually have to do a few rounds in MS first.[/quote]

He actually has he was just principal intern at julius west & he worked at paint branch high school & blake or sherwood i belive...[/quote]

...but has never been a principal before.  Most HS principals are either MS principals first, or do significant time (like 5+ years) as AP/ASA at a high school.  He’s done neither.  He was intern at a MS for most of the year, then acting at HS level to end the year.  He’s was on track to be a MS principal this year, but instead got to jump the track and hit the top of the admin pay scale.  Not saying he’s not a good fit or that he’s lacking anything, just stating that he’s a first year principal.  He sounds like everyone really likes him, so that’s great.  If anything, being a first year might be good for the community, because he’ll have extra evaluations and a consulting principal mentor.  Who would probably advise him to contact the police ASAP if a student gets assaulted in the locker room.  I hope he does well.  As a DHS alum, it’s really sad to see all this negative press to what really is a great community. Most of the time.[/quote]

Ok but he has the experience he's been in the county for over 25 years.. working as an assistant principal in multiple schools. Also i dont know what year you graduated damascus hs... but that school was A MESS this past school year. A MESS.. and i'm not only saying refering to that because of the rapes.. but it was just not a good year... hoping this one is a good one.[/quote]

Not disagreeing with you.  I'm in MCPS and have heard the buzz about what it's been like there.  I'm aware of the mess that DHS has become, and it's sad, because Damascus is usually a great community (schools and beyond).  Hopefully Yates can turn it back on the right course.[/quote]

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