Assistant Principal Margaret Malloy talks about her journey as an educator and explains her plans to change schools at the end of the school year.

Q: How long have you been working as an assistant principal? 

 “This is my 10th year as an assistant principal at Bronx River High School”

Q: What was it like before you had gotten your job here? 

“I was working at a school called Metropolitan High School as the ESL Coordinator.”

Q: How was your experience in your first years as an assistant principal?

“It was a lot to learn. It was challenging and new and overwhelming at times, but I loved it very much.”

Q: When did you figure out that this is the job for you?

“I knew I wanted to go into a school leadership position when I was still at the other school, and the opportunity at Bronx River presented itself, and I was very excited to take it.”

Q: What do you do in your position?

“A little bit of everything; I support teachers, I support students and I like to think I help keep this school running.”

Q: Are there any intricacies or anything that you find tedious with your work?

“Not really. I find the job to be very enjoyable.” 

Q: Were there ever times you felt like quitting your job?

“This is going to be my last year in Bronx River. I will be working at a school closer to home. I wouldn’t say I’m quitting, but more like I’m leaving for new opportunities and to create more opportunities here.” 

Q: Before you got hired as an assistant principal, was there anything that gave you second thoughts? 

“Not second thoughts. But I knew that this job required a lot of commitment and dedication. But I was sure I wanted to do it. I just knew that I was going to require more of me. But I really wanted to take it.”

Q: If you didn’t have this job, what do you think you would end up as? 

“Well, when I was younger I really wanted to be an event planner, but now I realize how passionate I am about education and student learning. So if I didn’t have this job ,I would still have a job in education.”

Q: Would you describe your job as fun?

“Yes! I love working with people and I love working with students.”

Q: Would you recommend this job to someone?

“I would recommend this job; I really had the opportunity to learn so much and to support Bronx River and the great school that it is.”

Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? 

“Go Huskies!”