PODCAST 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

The Standard ASL · Have a Seat: Natalie Maisey

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)

About the Contributor

Jaden Gardiola, Broadcast Editor

Jaden Gardiola (’25) is the Broadcast Editor of The Standard. He was initially drawn to journalism as a different approach to language arts, although that has since evolved to include using multimedia to tell intriguing stories. Outside the classroom, Gardiola loves playing with his dog and long walks with a good podcast to listen to. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Gardiola also takes part in soccer and Student Council, is passionate about film and filmmaking and is an avid fan of football and basketball.