twenty–six years of being in administration has taught him to spend time with students outside of school, one on one. “It’s a two way street. You see each other in different aspects, instead of troublemaker and principal. We should work together, not against.” He has positive feelings towards the welcoming and appreciative staff and students of Great Bend High School. “Out of the four school’s I’ve taught at, I feel more appreciated and welcomed here than any of the others,” He says about his first six months of playing an important role in our high school. Mr. Moore then explained that he’s been discussing with a few classes and staff about having a dance night led by an instructor so the students can learn some specific dances. He said that he didn’t expect students to really think about the idea, but got some positive feedback.

“What’s one thing that you do around our school that some might not realize?” “Well, I make the coffee every morning!” He laughed, “I try to get students to think about what they want to do after high school, such as college possibilities and I try to help them develop skills that they will be useful to know after high school.”

“Funniest thing that’s happened since you’ve been here?” “I took my wife to Holleyball as my date, and when a student asked if she was Mrs. Moore she replied with ‘We’re here on a date… He’s married?’. The look on the students face was priceless. He eventually caught on.”

“Do you feel that you make decisions that affect our school in a positive way?” “I feel that the administration team allows my input in every decision, values it, and gives it thought. We either build on mine, or find a better idea. I feel appreciated.”

“How do you think the students here perceive you?” “I think each student perceives me in a different way.”

“How do you wish to be portrayed by the students?” “I want to be perceived as someone that is trying to prepare our students for the future.”

“Why are the PDA/Respect campaigns being so heavily enforced all of a sudden?” “A big reason is the employer’s think the students need to straighten up in class, and need to know how to respect themselves and their peers in class.”

“Why did you want to be a principal?” “I taught and coached for sixteen years and wanted different, wanted to be with younger people and wanted to make a difference.”