Becoming the principal of Casey Park Elementary School is a homecoming for Brianne Batis.聽
Once an administrator at the school, Batis was officially聽聽its principal Tuesday by the Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education. Her first day on the job was Oct. 2.聽
"I loved my time here when I was here before," she told 新加坡多多开奖记录, "and when the opportunity presented itself, I knew that this was somewhere that I felt like I could have a positive impact as a leader."
Batis was a special education teacher at Genesee Elementary before serving as dean of students at Casey Park from 2019 to 2021. She was the school's assistant principal during the 2021-2022 school year and assistant principal at Herman Avenue Elementary from September 2022 to late September 2024 before returning to Casey Park. Her salary as principal is $99,000.
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Batis said she has visited all of Casey Park's classrooms multiple times and has made sure to speak with students and staff. She is also excited to organize celebrations in the school and is looking forward to family engagement nights held outside of school hours, such as a Halloween-themed one planned for later this month.
"I think for this year, my goal is really to continue to build on the positive school culture here," she said.
"Just to make sure that students, staff and families are feeling welcome, safe and supported within the school building."
On Oct. 2 Batis was welcomed with an , where she answered questions such as her favorite food and favorite color.
"It was an exciting first day," she said. "It definitely made my day."
Batis, who received a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from SUNY Oswego in 2021, said she feels good about the future.聽
"I started my career in Auburn," she said, "so I'm excited to continue my career in Auburn."
Staff writer Kelly Rocheleau can be reached at (315) 282-2243 or kelly.rocheleau@lee.net. Follow him on Twitter @KellyRocheleau.