Chamber, Douglas Schools Partner for 'Principal 4 a Day'

Submitted by Douglas County Chamber

The Douglas County Chamber is pleased to announce its partnership with the Douglas County School System for the fourth annual “Principal 4 a Day.”

This program will take place on November 20, 2014 at all Douglas County Schools.

“Principal 4 a Day” is a program adopted by Chamber President & CEO, Kali Boatright and DC School Superintendent, Dr. Gordon Pritz in 2011. This program will allow members of the business community to visit one of the 35 schools in Douglas County and shadow the principal for a half-day. Each school principal will be paired with a local member of the business community who will experience a typical day in the principal’s shoes.

Guest principals will be exposed to the many exciting programs offered in our schools as well as gaining first- hand insight into the challenges that schools face on a daily basis. “We feel it is highly important for our business leaders to see what goes on in our schools,” commented Boatright, “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. The Chamber is proud to present this program and is looking forward to sending our businesses back to school!”

DCSS Superintendent Dr. Gordon Pritz stated, “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. We had great participation the last three 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.”

While this program is for members of the business community, other members of the Douglasville and Douglas County community will have the opportunity to participate in the second portion of this program, “Teacher 4 a Day” in spring of next year.

For more information on Principal 4 a Day or to apply, visit the Chamber website at www.douglascountygeorgia.com or contact Sara Ray at 770.942.5022.

(Photo: Douglas County Chamber)