PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT:
PAUL PEACOCK
Your School: Indian Trails Middle School
College(s) Attended: Stetson
University
Years at Present Assignment: I
started at ITMS in 2012
What is your school’s motto and how do you make
it come alive in your school? “The Big 3” Do what is
right! Do your best! Treat others the way you want to be
treated!
Describe your school’s culture? A culture of excellence
made possible by building relationships between our
scholars and professional educators.
What do you enjoy most about being a principal?
Hands down having fun and interacting with our scholars
and professional educators.
What is your favorite book? The AV1611 Holy Bible
What is your favorite quote? Let nothing be done
through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let
each esteem other better than themselves. Philippians
2:3
What brings out the best in every student? Creating an
environment of trust free from judgement and letting
each and every scholar know I believe in them and will
help them reach their goals in any way I can.
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How do you communicate with parents? Early, often
and honestly.
What are you most proud of about your school?
Even though we have been designated a “School of
Excellence” for three consecutive years, I am most proud
of kids coming to school where they are safe and really
like being here.
What message do you want every student at your
school to hear? I love each and every one of you and if
you choose to live by our motto, do your best, do what
is right, and treat others the way you want to be treated
you will be a positive contributor to our world.
“
I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE
OF YOU AND IF YOU CHOOSE TO
LIVE BY OUR MOTTO, DO YOUR
BEST, DO WHAT IS RIGHT, AND
TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU
WANT TO BE TREATED YOU WILL
BE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO
OUR WORLD.”