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Dr. John Skretta

Subject Area(s):  High School Principal

Home Town:  Mount Vernon, Iowa

Years in administration: 8

Degrees Held & Institution Received From: 
 

Doctor of Education, UNL - UNO (2008): Dissertation: Walkthroughs: A Descriptive Study of Nebraska High School Principals' Use of the Walkthrough Teacher Observation Process.

Master of Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (2000): Education Administration
 

Master of Arts, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1994): English
Areas of specialization include linguistics and composition theory and rhetoric.

Bachelor of Arts in English with Highest Distinction, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1991)

Favorite things about being a principal: 
I love the opportunity to interact every day with students who are working toward the attainment of meaningful life goals.  I believe we should infuse a sense of enthusiasm in all our endeavors as educators because every day is an opportunity to move closer to the attainment of those learning goals.  Education administration is a deeply rewarding enterprise because I get the chance to play a significant role in helping all students, the school, and the community work together on behalf of positive learner outcomes.

Family:

Sons Tony and Coby both attend Norris Elementary School.  Tony plays ice hockey and Coby plays soccer.  They both also play little league. 

My fiancé Sara Landgren works for the University of Nebraska Foundation.  Her boys (my future stepsons) Sam and Ben Landgren are both of pre-school age.