As we approach the bustling and often overwhelming time of the year’s end, I hope this email finds you well.
With the academic year winding down and various end-of-year tasks demanding our attention, allow me to encourage you to remember your own well-being. So often, as we rush around trying to take care of everyone else, we forget about ourselves. Yes, there’s a lot to do as you close out the year; but I want you to try to find moments – seconds, even – to prioritize yourself.
Sometimes this looks like saying “no” to the fourth event of the school week and allowing another member of your team to carry the weight that evening. For others, like a new friend and fellow Principal recently told me, it simply means, “doing less better.”
Remember, by taking care of yourself, you are setting a powerful example for others. Embrace this opportunity to model the importance of self-care and foster a culture of well-being, even during busy times, within your school community.
Wishing you strength, balance, and rejuvenation as you navigate the end of the year. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education and your remarkable leadership.
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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