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Have a Seat: Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey reflects on assuming new role, leadership

“Have a Seat” is an interview-based digital mini series that highlights pressing stories across the community. Assistant High School Principal Natalie Maisey sat down with Culture Editor: Online Jaden Gardiola to discuss assuming the Interim High School Principal role for the 2024-25 school year and her journey as an educator.
Jaden Gardiola, Culture Editor: Online
April 16, 2024
Jaden Gardiola

Timestamps:

  • Immediate reaction to Interim HS Principal role (0:53-3:21)
  • HS Principal review process (3:21-4:39)
  • Reflection on past experiences (4:39-8:11)
  • Comments on administrative change (8:11-10:21)
  • Transition from Social Studies Department Head to Assistant HS Principal (10:21-12:14)
  • Lessons from Assistant Principal Role (12:14-18:41)
  • Goals in Interim HS Principal position (18:41-21:51)
  • Final remarks (21:51-22:33)
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Jaden Gardiola
Jaden Gardiola, Culture Editor: Online
Jaden Gardiola (’25) is the Culture Editor: Online for The Standard. He was initially drawn to journalism as a different approach to language arts, while also being passionate about film and filmmaking. Gardiola is keen to use multimedia to tell stories in a unique way. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Gardiola also takes part in soccer and Student Council, and is an avid fan of football and basketball.

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