Happy Labor Day Weekend!
This morning, I’m writing to a very specific portion of the leaders I know. For most of you, this weekend represents the first three-day weekend of the year. Depending on who you are, it’s an opportunity to get some extra rest or do some extra work. Some of you took extra time on Saturday or Sunday to spend time with family or to do something for yourselves. Others of you plan to take that rest today.
But, there’s another group of people reading this, and they are the ones I’m writing to today. This is the group who worked most of the day on Saturday, most of the day yesterday, and are up early on Monday morning, ready to put in another day of work before getting back to the business of school for the rest of the week. If this is you, allow me a humble request: Stop. Close the computer list, shut the planner, or put the to-do list away. Now, go do something that brings you joy. I know this is hard for you; but, it’s necessary.
One of the most important aspects of your job as a leader is to pour into those you have the responsibility of leading – and you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you’re running on empty, you owe it to yourself, as well as the staff who needs you to be 100% tomorrow morning, to spend some time filling your cup today.
Have a fantastic week, my friends!
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 