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Video: A principal’s journey from “learning the ropes” to true leadership

By The Holdsworth Center|June 19, 2019
Brian Pennartz, a principal at Bob Hope Elementary in Southwest ISD in South San Antonio.

Brian Pennartz, a principal at Bob Hope Elementary in Southwest ISD in South San Antonio, describes his first year on the job as simply “learning the ropes.” Watch the video below to find out how Brian’s leadership blossomed over the years, fueled by his district’s partnership with The Holdsworth Center.

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