There’s never a perfect time for a Spring Break post. Some people have it this week — yes, we’re all jealous — while others will enjoy their break sometime between now and Easter. I suppose my official spring break message will come on April 21st, which is to say, I won’t be writing that week in honor of my own break!
Sydney Harris, the longtime Chicago journalist, offers us a reminder about rest that isn’t necessarily tied to spring break:
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
I think there’s some truth in that. Don’t you?
For those of you who aren’t on spring break this week, my hope is that you find an hour to rest — even if you don’t have time for it. Some of you are probably shaking your heads at that last line. To you, I’d offer this simple reminder: It’s a choice.
To everyone else on Spring Break: Enjoy!
#ChooseToBeGreat
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 