1. Influential Leaders in My LifeBy Mary Katherine Cox Both my parents have served as incredible leaders, both personally and professionally. They are both amazing and hard-working teachers, and my Dad is an excellent administrator who has revolutionized his current school district.

2. My High School PrincipalHe was an amazing leader who was fair, commanded respect, put kids first, and was loved by all. He rode a Harley to work each day adding to his mystique.

3. Susan Bryant- my second principal as a teacher She was poised, super-intelligent, knowledgeable, kind, beautiful, and an absolute professional. She made the students and teachers feel special and important

4. Joan Salamanchuk- math instructional coach Joan was a realist, she was an administrator who actually remembered what it was like to be in the classroom. She believed in always doing what was right for kids and didn’t live with her head in the clouds like many leaders do.

5. Mary Katherine Cox- Future PrincipalI will be an honest and fair campus leader focusing on student growth, success, and college and career readiness.