Las Vegas Sun

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. And given that children, by age 18, spend more than 13% of their waking hours in school — according to the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) — we as educators collectively recognize the important role we play in their growth and development, and we take that responsibility seriously.

During October’s National Principals Month, as principal of the Delta Academy, I can appreciate an observance that celebrates the important role that principals play. However, our efforts would be fruitless if not for the dedication and support from staff, parents and the students themselves...