National Day Honors Local School Principals

Remind your children to be good today, because according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website, March 2 is School Principals Day.  

No, this doesn't mean every child has a free pass on bad behavior and won't get sent to the principal's office if they misbehave. But rather, students, parents and teachers can take a moment and thank their school principal- the person in charge of running the school and eating the leftover cafeteria food. 

Joking aside, Mehlville-area school principals dicipline, reward, organize and oversee schools ranging from 300 to 1,800 students.

In honor of School Principals Day, Patch listed Mehlville's principals and asked a few their favorite part of being the head honcho.

Beasley Elementary: Andrea Deane

"My favorite part of being a principal is watching the children learn and grow. I love being a part of their everyday activities and watching them progress."

Bierbaum Elemetary: Kristy Roberts

" I just love the kids—and the teachers and whole learning process. I think its such a challenge, but so rewarding to come every day and try to figure out what everyone needs and meet those needs to be suceessful. It's very challenging but rewarding. I wouldn't want to have any other job."

Mehlville High School: Denise Swanger

"I like working with the kids and an excellent staff. I want to help kids to be good citizens and make good choices." This is Swanger's first year as principal at Mehlville High School.  

Forder Elementary: Scott Clark

"My favorite part is an opportunity to work with the staff and the community. I like being able to work with parents and teachers in such a caring school community."

Buerkle Middle School: John Weber

John Cary Early Childhood Center: Kathie Fuchs