I spent most of my day traveling, which gave me a lot of time to think as I read my book and scrolled through social media! As I thought about what I wanted to share with you this week, the idea of affirming others continued to come to mind.
Looking back on my time as a Principal, I wish I would have affirmed my team, my teachers, and my students more. It was super easy to get bogged-down and miss opportunities to encourage others. And, if I’m being really honest, I was probably worse at affirming the people closest to me.
So, as we enter a new week, allow me to encourage you to lift your people up. Stop by that first-year teacher’s room who has been rocking it out over the last few weeks and tell them that you see them. Swing by and see the veteran teacher who is trying something new and encourage them to stick with it. Take an intentional moment and pull your front desk secretary into your office and share your heartfelt thanks for all the calls they’ve been answering during the first weeks of school. Maybe send them to have an off-campus lunch.
You know who you need to affirm and you know what their hearts need. So, go show them some love this week.
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 