New Kid in Town: NFHS Meets Joseph Greene

When suburban Chicago school administrator Joseph Greene looked for a job in Michigan, he targeted just one spot: Principal at in Farmington Hills.

Greene told Farmington School Board members Tuesday, "When I looked at North Farmington, it really spoke to me. The mission, the vision and the values the school has ... really spoke out to me."

Students and parents alike had a positive reaction to their new school leader at a Tuesday evening reception hosted by the school's Parent Information Network and the Class of 2012.

The new principal spoke to a larger group in the Media Center, then sat with smaller clusters of students and parents to answer questions and talk about his administrative style.

Recently elected 2012 senior class president Erin Prim thought Greene handled the first meet and greet well. Nate Strauss, 2012 student senate president, was equally impressed.

"I thought he was really well put together," Strauss said.

"I think he was able to connect with students and parents," added junior Sam Gringlas.

Connie Washington, a Farmington Hills resident, former district employee and North parent, agreed. "The first meeting was very good. I think he's going to be a good fit."

Parent Shelly Loomus of Farmington Hills said Greene seems very "people-centered. That's really important to students and families."

Greene will step into the post after the retirement of long-time principal Rick Jones, who was honored last month .