Happy Monday!
As you begin to read this email, I hope you are well wherever you are – back for another week of school or enjoying spring break in the mountains, at the beach, or on your couch!
It’s March 13, which means you’ve undoubtedly begun to think about next year. Some of you have some audacious plans to serve students in your schools and districts; but you’ve already begun to receive pushback from people who say, “It’s impossible. That’s crazy. It can’t be done. Not with our kids. Not in our school.” Sound familiar? If it does, allow me to give you another thought to consider:
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
That’s Nelson Mandela. If I had to guess, many people thought his quest to end apartheid in South Africa was impossible, and yet it happened. His vision and leadership inspired thousands of others to act and make the impossible become a reality.
So, as you continue to think about next year, don’t let anyone tell you your plans are impossible. Just go get it done.
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 