Interview with new Assistant Principal Matt Swanson
September 3, 2014
What position were you before?
I was the Assistant Principal of the Academic Center and Student Assessment.
What position are you now?
I am now the Assistant Principal of Building Operations
Which position do you like better so far and why?
I love both of the positions! I truly enjoyed working with the Academic Center students, parents and faculty. Now that I am in the Main Office, I will mainly be working with the faculty and staff. I look forward to the challenges of the new role.
Why did you want to be moved up?
I enjoy a challenge and this new role will certainly be just that! I enjoy making improvements where necessary to improve learning, efficiency and safety.
How do you think this change will affect the WY students/ school as a whole?
Students may not see dramatic changes now that I am in the Main Office. Faculty and staff have already seen a few changes in building operations. I pride myself in being technologically savvy and I anticipate incorporating it into daily school operations.
What have you done all summer to prepare yourself for this position?
I reviewed many files from Mr. Grishaber. In addition, I’ve been learning a lot from the Main Office staff and others about how things work behind the scenes!
Do you feel prepared?
Absolutely! If I don’t know the answer to something, I will find out!
What is your favorite thing about this position?
I like how no day is the same. It keeps me on my toes! I also enjoy working with the great faculty and staff in the school. They are some of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met. I am lucky to call them my colleagues.
What did you do this summer/ How was your summer?
I went to Disney World! In August! I quickly learned that I will NEVER do that again. The heat and humidity was just too much!
