Principal's Welcome

Dex Baptiste, Principal, I.A.

Gratitude!

“Gratitude is the healthiest of all emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” -Zig Zigler

We have one of the hardest careers in our society and receive very little recognition and compensation (lol) for the service we deliver day in and day out. We are responsible for student achievement, student progress, student safety, social-emotional learning, and occasional parenting, all while we must maintain our own personal lives that include our families and children as well. As we all know, our job begins in the school building and often ends at home with the grading of papers, lesson planning, etc. So why isn’t Education the most valued and honored profession?

I value and am grateful for all our educators at PS 132! To be a school leader of a building that fosters collaboration and dedication to students is an honor.

Educationally yours,

Dex Baptiste