PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT:
CRAIG ZABLO
School you work at: Chisholm
(a local tv host) say it when I was in elementary school
Elementary over 50 years ago and it has always stuck with me.
School Attended: I’m a product of What brings out the best in every student?
Volusia County Schools. I attended
Holly Hill Junior High and Mainland
High. I went to DBCC and UCF for my AA, BA and MA.
Years at Present Assignment: Three
What is your school’s motto and how do you make it
come alive in your school? Chisholm Elementary: “We
Relationships! Relationships! Relationships! If a student
knows you truly care they will do their best every time.
How do you communicate with parents? Whatever
way works best for parents: phone, in person, e-mail, at
parent pick-up. I’m available.
What are you most proud of about your school? That
were learn, grow and succeed!” We make our motto we have a tradition of excellence coupled with a Family
come alive by teaching our students that success is culture.
available to all, but you must work for it.
Describe your school’s atmosphere? Our school’s What message do you want every student at your
school to hear? You have the power within you to
atmosphere is one of FAMILY. When you come to do whatever you desire, and we are here to help you
Chisholm you become a part of something bigger than achieve those dreams.
yourself, you become part of the Chisholm Family.
What do you enjoy most about being a principal? The
ability to positively impact students, their families as well
as our faculty and staff. What could be better?
What is your favorite book? I love so many. My current
favorite is The Bottoms by Joe Lansdale.
What is your favorite quote? “It’s nice to be important,
but it’s more important to be nice.” I heard Cowboy Bob
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“
IT’S NICE TO BE
IMPORTANT, BUT IT’S
MORE IMPORTANT
TO BE NICE.”