Well, it only took 29 of these for me to not send one on time! Without going into too much detail, suffice it to say that sickness was on a rampage in my home this week. I thought I was doing better on Saturday, but whatever sickness this is had other plans! Sending you this blog late serves as an example of something I’ve wanted to share with you for a while:
Mistakes happen and it will be okay.
Sending this message out every Monday morning is one of my greatest joys of the week, but last night I had to decide between allowing myself to fall asleep or trying to write this email. I decided that rest was more important and slept for nine hours.
As Educators, I think we’re often tempted to pursue perfection. And if it’s not perfect, we often consider it a failure. That’s a lie, friends. Mistakes aren’t failures, but repeatedly prioritizing the wrong things can be.
I hope the week that lies ahead turns into your best week this year! Remember, your attitude has something to do with 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 