It is important that a successful principal:

☛ Has a vision and a plan to reach that vision...combined with the ability to bring faculty members together to form a cooperative team and motivate them to reach district goals and objectives.

☛ Be visible... the principal's presence should be evident on a continual basis. He or she must be easily accessible to both students and teachers.

☛ Has a great sense of humor, and can relate well to a diverse group of individuals.

☛ Genuinely cares about the students, teachers, parents, and the district.