Apply To Be a Douglas County 'Principal For A Day'

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Ever wonder what it's like to be principal of one of your local schools? Well, now's the time to find out.

The Douglas County School System and Douglas County Chamber are joining to host their fifth-annual "Principal 4 A Day" program.

The program will take place November 15 at all Douglas County public schools.

As part of the program, 36 members of the local business community will be selected to visit with a school's principal and shadow that principal for a half-day.

The idea is to let folks in the business world know what it's like to spend a day in a principal's shoes.

"We are excited to again be partnering with the Chamber to offer this opportunity for those interested in getting a firsthand look at the great and challenging things going on in our schools here in Douglas County," said schools Superintendent Gordon Pritz. "We had great participation the last five years and we are hopeful it will be even bigger this year. We have a great group of leaders in our principals and they are proud and excited to share the exceptional things going on in each of their schools."

To apply, visit the Chamber website at www.douglascountygeorgia.com or contact Whitney Constien at 770.942.5022.

"Principal 4 A Day" is a program adopted by Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Kali Boatright and Pritz in 2011.

"We feel it is highly important for our business leaders to see what goes on in our schools," Boatright said. "Many of our members, like myself, have children in the school system, and this is a great way to see what happens after the first bell, but from the other side of the desk."

This event is targeted specifically at members of the business community. Other members of the Douglas County community will have a chance to participate in a second portion — "Teacher 4 A Day" — in the spring of next year.