David Colwell: Charleston Charter School for Math & Science
Age: 56
Family: Wife, Sherry; and three stepsons, Jared, Jack and Christiaan.
Experience: Principal, West Caldwell High, Lenoir, N.C., 2007-09; principal, North Charleston High, 2005-07.
Education: A.A., Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, N.C.; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.A., The Citadel.
Why I wanted to go into education: I enjoy teaching and coaching young people.
Something I've always wanted to learn: Play tennis.
Something important life has taught me: Every child has the capacity to learn.
Something most people don't know about me: I am an avid North Korea watcher for the past 20 years.
Something my parents always told me: My mother always told me no matter how hard you think you might have it, there is always someone worse off.
Fond childhood memory: Playing baseball in the backyard with my father.
A specific goal I hope to accomplish during this first year: Learn as much data as I can about our school.
Contact info: Charleston Charter School for Math & Science, 1002 King St., Charleston, SC 29402, 720-3085, dcolwell@charlestonmathscience.org.
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