Join us in this exciting podcast episode as I chat with John Aceti, a former principal with a wealth of educational experience. John talks about the challenges he faced as a principal in Oley, New York, and how he managed to improve the education system in the school despite the need for more structure and continuity. He also discusses his experience evaluating teachers and walking the halls of schools, sharing his belief that most teachers do a great job, but some shouldn’t be teaching. John also highlights the importance of good See more +

Join us in this exciting podcast episode as I chat with John Aceti, a former principal with a wealth of educational experience. John talks about the challenges he faced as a principal in Oley, New York, and how he managed to improve the education system in the school despite the need for more structure and continuity. He also discusses his experience evaluating teachers and walking the halls of schools, sharing his belief that most teachers do a great job, but some shouldn’t be teaching. John also highlights the importance of good teaching and classroom management and his involvement in an international program organized through the Rotary Club in Argentina.

Don’t miss this episode, where John shares his insights on the joys and struggles of being an educator.

Key Highlights:

1. John’s Experience as a Principal at North Hill School

2. Revamping Education in Outdated School Districts

3. Challenges with Open School Concept

4. Unprofessional Conduct and Evaluation of a Handicapped Child

5. Reflections on Teaching and international program

Notable Quotes:

“They were about 20 or 30 years behind. Very lackadaisical about education. There was no continuity, no structure.”

I had to come up with programs that would entice them. I created a few programs that included local and international programs that I brought into that school to excite the teachers.”

“She taught several things, language, compared to Japanese and English. She taught art. She taught music. She taught dressage, dressing, different kinds of clothes, and she would go to different classrooms.”

“Our job is to educate kids, not torture them.” See less -