Five Questions With a Local Educator

Patch caught up with Assistant Principal of Curriculum Rosemary Owens while on her lunch patrol at in Tampa Palms. Here is what she had to say:

1. Patch: What does an assistant principal of curriculum do?

Owens: I do whatever my principal tells me. I deal with all curriculum-related topics such as the master schedule, textbooks, teachers, certification, etc.

2. Patch: How long have you been an A.P. at Freedom?

Owens: I have been an administrator for 14 years now. I’ve been at Freedom seven years.

3. Patch: What did you do before becoming an A.P?

Owens: I taught special education. I had a family friend that had a disabled sibling and that is why I wanted to go into that field.

4. Patch:  What do you like about working at Freedom?

Owens: I love my coworkers, and I really enjoy the student body. We have a mix of kids, a very diverse population of students.

5. Patch: What is something you do not think your students know about you?

Owens: I was very athletic, I was a tomboy. I drive an F-250 Super Duty diesel. I love NASCAR!   

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