Oral history interview with Charles Santelman conducted by Catrina J. First on November 17, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Santelman reflects upon his 36-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). He discusses his teaching experience in Sandy Valley, Nevada, and compares it to teaching in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also describes the process by which he became an administrator and his working relationship with teachers and parents, and offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration.
Oral history interview with Dr. Ken Stichter conducted by Kate Ward on March 08, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Stichter reflects upon his career as a teacher and administrator in Southern California. He describes his motivations for becoming a principal, his regular responsibilities and challenges, and his working relationships with teachers, students, and other administrators. He also discusses his experience as an assistant superintendent, and compares it with his experience as a principal.
Oral history interview with Dr. Janice Stromberg conducted by Karen S. Laird on April 07, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Stromberg reflects upon her career as a teacher and administrator in Oregon and Nevada. She focuses on her experiences as a principal, her approach to school administration, and her working relationship with teachers and other administrators. She also describes some of her biggest responsibilities and challenges, her experience with school integration, and proposed changes that she would make within the education system.