{"id":133781,"date":"2026-10-07T08:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=133781"},"modified":"2026-10-14T07:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:10:31","slug":"fwcs-opens-doors-to-community-leaders-for-principal-for-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/10\/07\/fwcs-opens-doors-to-community-leaders-for-principal-for-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"FWCS opens doors to community leaders for Principal for a Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tFWCS_new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-115729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tFWCS_new.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tFWCS_new-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tFWCS_new-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes more than 50 community members into its schools to serve as guest principals for the annual Principal for a Day event.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Community Schools news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>FWCS opens doors to community leaders for Principal for a Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 7, 2026) &#8211; Fort Wayne Community Schools welcomes more than 50 community members into its schools to serve as guest principals for the annual Principal for a Day event. Guest principals, including community partners, state lawmakers, business leaders and pastors will visit their assigned schools the morning of Thursday, Oct. 8.<\/p>\n<p>The guest principals will start their day greeting students and then spend the rest of the morning experiencing what a principal goes through in a day. They will also learn about Fort Wayne Community Schools\u2019 Schools of Success initiative, which prepares students in pre-K through 12th grade to thrive after graduation in college, the military, entrepreneurship or the workforce by connecting core academics to real-world, career-focused experiences. Guest principals will learn about the Guaranteed Experiences afforded to all students in elementary, middle and high school and witness how Junior Achievement\u2019s 3DE model brings businesses into the classroom at the high school level.<\/p>\n<p>At noon, the principals and their guests will gather at the Wendy Y. Robinson<br \/>\nFamily &#038; Community Engagement Center for a lunch prepared and served by<br \/>\nFWCS Career Academy Culinary Arts students.<\/p>\n<p>The following is a list of the schools participating and their guest principals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abbett Elementary School<br \/>\nNathan Gage<br \/>\nHuman Resources Recruiter, FWCS<\/li>\n<li>Adams Elementary School<br \/>\nAngie Sturm<br \/>\nThe Barrel House and Event Center<\/li>\n<li>Amp Lab at Electric Works<br \/>\nKelly Rentschler<br \/>\nCommunity and Workforce Development Manager, Google<\/li>\n<li>Arlington Elementary School<br \/>\nMarna Renteria<br \/>\nBoard Member, Fort Wayne Engineers&#8217; Club<\/li>\n<li>Blackhawk Middle School<br \/>\nRena Shown<br \/>\nExecutive Director, FWCS Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Bloomingdale Elementary School<br \/>\nTim Harrigan<br \/>\nOwner, Bittersweet, Penny Drip and Executive Barbershop<\/li>\n<li>Brentwood Elementary School<br \/>\nBrian Miller<br \/>\nAnchor, WFFT<\/li>\n<li>Bunche Montessori Early Childhood Center<br \/>\nDr. Anthony Kline<br \/>\nPresident, Trine University<\/li>\n<li>CAS-Nebraska Elementary School<br \/>\nCarla Patnoude<br \/>\nService Department Administrator, MacAllister Machinery Co.<\/li>\n<li>CAS-Bill C. Anthis Career Center<br \/>\nRalph Anderson<br \/>\nAnderson Heating and Air Conditioning<\/li>\n<li>Croninger Elementary School<br \/>\nNoah Smith<br \/>\nPresident, FWCS Board of School Trustees<\/li>\n<li>Croninger Elementary School<br \/>\nOzzie Mitson Director of Government Affairs, IU Health Fort Wayne<\/li>\n<li>Fairfield Elementary School<br \/>\nAndreas Allcock<br \/>\nSite Superintendent, Hamilton Hunter Builders<\/li>\n<li>Forest Park Elementary School<br \/>\nMichael Cochran<br \/>\nCochran AI<\/li>\n<li>Fort Wayne Virtual Academy<br \/>\nAntonette Payne Secretary, FWCS Board of School Trustees<\/li>\n<li>Franke Park Elementary School<br \/>\nCraig James<br \/>\nOperations Product Line Director, BAE<\/li>\n<li>FWCS Career Academy at Anthis<br \/>\nHeidi Fowler<br \/>\nVice Chancellor, Ivy Tech<\/li>\n<li>Glenwood Park Elementary School<br \/>\nDane Hurni<br \/>\nProject Manager, Hagerman Construction<\/li>\n<li>Haley Elementary School<br \/>\nDr. Ben Clinkenbeard<br \/>\nDentist, Bowser Family Dentistry<\/li>\n<li>Harris Elementary School<br \/>\nSierra Tufts<br \/>\nMorning Anchor, WANE 15<\/li>\n<li>Harrison Hill Elementary School<br \/>\nDawn Clopton<br \/>\nVice President and Regional Community Development Officer, WesBanco<\/li>\n<li>Holland Elementary School<br \/>\nJoel Moore<br \/>\nFWCS Transportation Operations Manager<\/li>\n<li>Indian Village Elementary School<br \/>\nCiera Balkenbusch<br \/>\nFort Wayne Metals Senior Engineering Manager<\/li>\n<li>Indian Village Elementary School<br \/>\nJennifer Mathias<br \/>\nFWCS Board of School Trustees<\/li>\n<li>Irwin Elementary School<br \/>\nRev. Geoff King<br \/>\nLove Fort Wayne CEO<\/li>\n<li>Jefferson Middle School<br \/>\nKassie Taksey<br \/>\nFort Wayne Football Club Chief Revenue Officer<\/li>\n<li>Kekionga Middle School<br \/>\nZach Harl<br \/>\nSouth Side High School Principal<\/li>\n<li>Lakeside Middle School<br \/>\nKyle Miller<br \/>\nIndiana State Representative, District 82<\/li>\n<li>Lane Middle School<br \/>\nDemarkus Muhammad<br \/>\nNFL Agent\/Attorney<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln Elementary School<br \/>\nJordan Geist<br \/>\nSales Manager and Retired Professional Basketball Player<\/li>\n<li>Lindley Elementary School<br \/>\nLou Cucinelli<br \/>\nDirector of Marketing &#038; Membership, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne<\/li>\n<li>Maplewood Elementary School<br \/>\nAmy Todia<br \/>\nLove Fort Wayne &#8211; Love Our Schools Director<\/li>\n<li>Memorial Park Middle School<br \/>\nBrent Parsons<br \/>\nDupont Hospital CEO<\/li>\n<li>Miami Middle School<br \/>\nAndrew Gritzmaker<br \/>\nYMCA of Greater Fort Wayne President and CEO<\/li>\n<li>North Side High School<br \/>\nEric Boston<br \/>\n3Rivers FCU Youth and College Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Northcrest Elementary School<br \/>\nRob Haslett<br \/>\nFirst Assembly of God Lead Pastor<\/li>\n<li>Northrop High School<br \/>\nWillie Burton<br \/>\nFWCS Board of School Trustees member<\/li>\n<li>Northwood Middle School<br \/>\nMatt Baumgartner<br \/>\nTri City Automotive Account Executive<\/li>\n<li>Portage Middle School<br \/>\nRebecca Nichols<br \/>\nCostco<\/li>\n<li>Price Elementary School<br \/>\nTroy Hershberger<br \/>\nAllen County Sheriff<\/li>\n<li>Levan Scott Academy<br \/>\nAaron Lane<br \/>\nCourageous Healing, Licensed Therapist<\/li>\n<li>Shambaugh Elementary School<br \/>\nAlexiz Gil<br \/>\nFort Wayne Community Schools Student Recruiter<\/li>\n<li>Shawnee Middle School<br \/>\nJordan Latham<br \/>\nSchool Connect Cafe, School Champion and Major Gift Officer, The Rescue Mission<\/li>\n<li>Snider High School<br \/>\nBrian Miller<br \/>\nRegional Lead Philanthropy Officer, IU Health Foundation<\/li>\n<li>South Side High School<br \/>\nTony Booker<br \/>\nCareer Coach and Industry Liaison, Trine University<\/li>\n<li>St. Joseph Central Elementary School<br \/>\nBrett Gauger<br \/>\nDirector of Marketing, Fort Wayne Community Schools<\/li>\n<li>Study Elementary School<br \/>\nJoe Jordan<br \/>\nPresident and CEO, Boys &#038; Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne<\/li>\n<li>Towles Montessori Intermediate School<br \/>\nSteve Corona<br \/>\nMember, FWCS Board of School Trustees<\/li>\n<li>Washington Elementary School<br \/>\nEric Shilling<br \/>\nEstimating Supervisor, Nucor<\/li>\n<li>Washington Center Elementary School<br \/>\nShae Henn<br \/>\nService Advisor, Sweet Aviation<\/li>\n<li>Wayne High School<br \/>\nAmber Stine<br \/>\nCaptain of Life Safety and Public Education, Fort Wayne Fire Department<\/li>\n<li>New Tech Academy at Wayne High School<br \/>\nDavid Kuhn<br \/>\nOwner, Indiana Physical Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Waynedale Elementary School<br \/>\nHolly Hullinger<br \/>\nClinical Associate Professor of Elementary Education, Purdue Fort Wayne<\/li>\n<li>Weisser Park Elementary School<br \/>\nNikki Quintana<br \/>\nGeneral Counsel, Fort Wayne Community Schools<\/li>\n<li>Whitney Young Elementary Early Childhood Center<br \/>\nDr. Scott Deetz<br \/>\nDirector &#038; Lecturer for the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals, Butler University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/68975.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Clean up is progressing at the Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair shop after a fire.  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Photo taken April 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1615\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_84984.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/84989.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"A Clara Avenue garage fire, visible from the Lincoln Tower Observation Deck.  Photo taken April 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='11a6fec88f727443f760552e05785887' data-image-id=\"1616\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/84989.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_84989.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\" data-description=\"A Clara Avenue garage fire, visible from the Lincoln Tower Observation Deck.  Photo taken April 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1616\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_84989.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/85005.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"A Clara Avenue garage fire, visible from the Lincoln Tower Observation Deck.  Photo taken April 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='11a6fec88f727443f760552e05785887' data-image-id=\"1617\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/85005.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_85005.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\" data-description=\"A Clara Avenue garage fire, visible from the Lincoln Tower Observation Deck.  Photo taken April 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/27: Clara Avenue garage fire\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1617\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_85005.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/84957.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Equipment from Fort Wayne Fire Department Station 1 respond to a garage fire on Clara Avenue.  Photo taken April 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='11a6fec88f727443f760552e05785887' data-image-id=\"1618\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/84957.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwfd\/thumbs\/thumbs_84957.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/27: Fire Station 1 responds\" data-description=\"Equipment from Fort Wayne Fire Department Station 1 respond to a garage fire on Clara Avenue.  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