Just before writing these words to you, Facebook reminded me that I left the Principalship one year ago today. It took my breath away. I can’t believe how quickly the time passed.
As I took a moment to reflect on the year, many thoughts raced through my mind. Perhaps, none more important than this one: I am so very thankful for the 15 years I got to spend directly serving students, teachers, and my community as a teacher and principal. I truly believe there are few callings as high and noble as working in schools.
I know there are hard things about Education that we all must face. Nothing was easy about stepping away from a job I dreamed of as a Senior in high school. But, we get to choose what we focus on and, today, I choose to focus on how special it was to be an educator.
As you enter another week in the heart of another year, spend a few moments to reflect on how thankful you are to get to do the job you do. I know it’s easier said than done, but I promise it will be worth it!
Choose to be Great!
Angelo
Published by Angelo DelliSanti
“Education? You don’t want to do that with your life. You’ve got other plans.” That’s what Angelo DelliSanti’s high school counselor told him his senior year. And she was right—at first. Angelo had spent three years preparing to become a U.S. Navy officer. But an internship with a math teacher during his senior year changed everything. Helping struggling students master algebra sparked a passion for education that would shape his career.
Over the next 15 years, Angelo served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, returning to his alma mater to teach World History and later advancing to leadership roles. As a principal, Angelo implemented the Capturing Kids’ Hearts process, leading to remarkable academic gains, increased scholarships, record-breaking graduation rates, and improved school culture. These achievements earned him recognition as the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Principal of the Year in 2018.
In 2022, Angelo joined Capturing Kids’ Hearts as a Leadership Solutions Strategist where he is dedicated to working together with school leaders to create remarkable schools. He holds a Bachelor’s in History and Secondary Education from UNC Charlotte, where he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. He also completed a Master’s in School Administration and completed all the required coursework for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from his alma mater, earning the Outstanding Student Philip Morris Educational Fellowship in 2017.
Angelo lives in North Carolina with his wife, Kasey, whom he married in 2008. Together, they enjoy escapes to the mountains and beaches. Angelo’s passions include golf, non-fiction books, cooking, and sharing meals filled with laughter and connection around the table.
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CHOOSE TO BE GREAT 