I’ve seen many good teachers and principals in my day, but this guy really demonstrates an all-around attitude of excellence.
Headline: Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th grader
Summary: former Olympian/school principal races against students & shows good sportsmanship and how to lead, even when you don’t finish first.
After losing the running race, the principal said, “I am humbled and I stand proud in defeat to elementary school students, all of whom have very promising careers academically and athletically. And I will do it all over again if I can.
"The most important part of that day for me was the recognition that our young people, our elementary school students, were taking this very seriously. You can see in their demeanor and disposition, and I'm so happy that they competed in the way that they did," Roberts said.
https://www.npr.org/...otrace-by-5th-grader
Headline: Iowa superintendent and former Olympian bested in footrace by 5th grader
Summary: former Olympian/school principal races against students & shows good sportsmanship and how to lead, even when you don’t finish first.
After losing the running race, the principal said, “I am humbled and I stand proud in defeat to elementary school students, all of whom have very promising careers academically and athletically. And I will do it all over again if I can.
"The most important part of that day for me was the recognition that our young people, our elementary school students, were taking this very seriously. You can see in their demeanor and disposition, and I'm so happy that they competed in the way that they did," Roberts said.
https://www.npr.org/...otrace-by-5th-grader