PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION MONTH
OVERHEARD
IN THE HALLS:
“The principal team at my school is actually pretty cool. Their rules don’t feel arbitrary… and even though they’re busy, they still make time to be visible and accessible. They show up for sports too. That matters.” —Foster V., Lake View High School student
“Principals aren’t in the background… they’re not just there when you get in trouble or to welcome parents at assemblies. The best ones pop into classes, show an interest in students, and always model patience. I’m grateful my parents support public schools… and that I graduated from two awesome CPS ones.” —Caroline H., CPS graduate and current college student
“I loved both of my principals… Mr. LaRaviere in elementary and Mr. Russell in middle school. They were the kind of leaders you remember. They had high expectations of everyone in the school and wanted us all to have the support we needed. I felt lucky to have them.” —Emma C., Blaine Elementary School graduate
“‘Hero’ sounds a little juvenile… I wouldn’t use that word. But I don’t know a better one. My principal was just as quick with a fist bump as to call us out. Discipline wasn’t something we wanted as kids… but looking back, that’s exactly what we needed.” —Michael O., Waters Elementary School graduate
“Let’s not forget the assistant principals. At Amundsen we have a great AP in Ms. Nguyen… she was one of the first staff I met, and as a senior I really appreciate all the ways she has helped.” —Dina, Amundsen High School student
10 • CPAA MAGAZINE | OCT 2025
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