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imay WUlicr1ft& Ms. Ruth Wtlhams attended
Mr. Jtmmy Williams at·
"Jj-~ Mr Wtdergren ts now our degree. He now teaches WU and she obtamed her
tended FGC, UNf, and SW
current pnnctpal at CHS
B.A and a M.A. tn Manage·
He recetved hts Psychology
He graduated from fSU and
ment and l.eadershtp. She
FAMU. He holds a B.S. tn Set·
·: . I ence Education and a M.A. ,~·-_. Butldmg Constructton and teaches Engltsh I and her
coaches Varstty Softball
hobbtes tnclude readtng
In Educahonall.eadershtp
i _·. \. - ~ ;i HIS hobbtes tnclude sports, .... ' I His hobbtes mclude gotng and travehng. Her favonte
I_ :lot .. famtly, and hunting. HIS to sportmg events, and hts song ts "God ts Love.· Her
I 71.' I favonte color IS purple. His favorite color is purple. talent is that she ts a bloom-
"'"~ . .,. mg author and people
favonte song IS ·seue the
Day· by Avenged Sevenfold. would be surpnsed to learn
People would be surpnsed • that she destres to learn a
to learn that he was tn the second language (SpaniSh
Navy for four years. or Greek)
emetrcr WUlicdllSoa crrolWise
Ms. Wtlharnson graduated Ms Wtse holds a B.A. tn
from the UCF tn 1998. She French from the U of I. She
holds a degree tn Btology earned her M.A. tn French
btes mvolve preachmg the Educatton and teaches Education from UNF. She
gospel and htS favorite col- Btology here at CHS. Her has been teachmg French
ors are grey and brown. His hobbtes tnclude readmg and at CHS smce 1980, and
favorite sing is "A Country shopptng. Her favorite color continues today. Her hob-
Boy Can Survtve: is green. btes tnclude tap dancmg
and playtng the guttar Her
favonte "sport• IS taking
students to France, whtch
she has done twelve times
wtth CHS students
How did you go about achieving your dreams?
First receiving my M.Ed in Educational Leadership, and working hard in school every day lor long hours m-
cluding Saturday school. Most Importantly I used volunteer opportunities to ga1n additional knowledge and
experience in many diflerent areas.
What is the hardest thing you have encountered in your new career and how did you overcome it?
I lost control of my calendar, whereas before I could handle most 1tems and had room lor thmgs that would
come up. I now have to plan far in advance and my calendar is preset lor me.
What is the most rewarding experience you have encountered as Superintendent?
Knocking on doors when I campa1gned, I met people I had impacted as children. It was a phenomenal lee!·
ing knowing I had a made a difference m the l1ves ol students. I'll have Iarmer
students walk up to me m the grocery store with their children and 1t's so rewarding to see the men and
women they have become and are now teaching the1r children to be.
What is a typical " Day in Your Work Life" like?
All you can do is plan your schedule and hope lor the best. Anything can change in the blmk of an eye so
you never know where you may be in the next 30 mmutes.
Is there any last words to your former CHS students?
Don't waste this opportunity to learn and grow Don 't be afraid of taking challenging courses
because they WILL pay off.

How long have you wanted to become the Principal at CHS?
Since 1994
How did you go about achieving your dreams?
Widespread experience 1s key to controlling your dreams. If you are prepared lor anything that's one less
thing that can hold you back.
What is the difference between being the principal of an elementary school and a high school?
In the elementary school I had sole responsibility lor the children. At CHS, I have an
administrative team that helps me with any challenges wh1ch may occur and the day to day
running of the school.
What is the hardest thing you have encountered in your new career and how did you overcome it?
Time management and multitasking are struggles, but bemg llex1ble and w1ll1ng to adapt makes everythmg
run smoother.
What is the most rewarding experience you have encountered as the new principal at CHS?
See1ng my Easts1de Elementary students and how much they have grown over the years
Is there anything else you want to say about your new job or any words for the CHS students?
I am honored to be here, th1s IS my dream JOb and I look lorward to serving and being the
principal here at CHS.