Chapman: I grew up in (and first worked in) a small town that had a one-high-school, pyramid-style school system. I very much enjoyed the close community feel of that style of system. Having lived in the area for the last 10 years, I spend a lot of time with my family in Manassas and always enjoyed the community. When I saw the opening, I was very enticed by the idea to get back to that close-knit community school system right in the exact community in which I already spend much of my time.
How will you bring all of your experience as a teacher, assessment coach and assistant principal to your new role as principal?Chapman: While I want to spend much of my early time in the position listening and learning about the specific needs of this school and community, I will always be willing to share positive practices that I have observed with my team. Together we will work on ways to incorporate and adapt those practices to meet the specific needs of Osbourn.
Are there any initiatives you hope to implement in your first year?
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