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Published October 10, 2009 10:56 pm - Dawn Zappitelli is excited for the chance to fill some pretty big academic shoes as the newest principal at Conneaut High School. Dawn of a new era Dawn Zappitelli relishes role as CHS principal By MARK TODD - Staff Writer - mtodd@starbeacon.com Star Beacon CONNEAUT — Dawn Zappitelli is excited for the chance to fill some pretty big academic shoes as the newest principal at Conneaut High School.
Zappitelli, a veteran administrator and teacher in the Conneaut Area City Schools district, is very familiar with CHS' impressive track record: For five straight years, the school has received an excellent rating on the Ohio Department of Education's annual state report card, and also has earned multiple "School of Promise" accolades from the state. The leadership torch has been passed, and Zappitelli is anxious to carry on the winning tradition. "We're going into this with the aspirations of excellence, and we want to maintain that excellence, not only in the classroom but with sports, music — every facet (of CHS)," she said. She is no stranger to the school's commitment to excellence. Last year, she served as CHS' athletic administrator, overseeing the sports programs as well as other duties. Prior to that, she worked as assistant principal at Gateway Elementary School and sixth grade teacher at Conneaut Middle School. Superintendent Kent Houston said Zappitelli will thrive at CHS. “She’s got tons of potential and she’s very, very versatile,” he said. “She’s someone with a presence, which is so important at the high school level. She’s got it all covered.” Zappitelli said she relishes administrative work. "I've always enjoyed a leadership role and a good challenge," she said. Capable co-administrators, Assistant Principal Rita Maslovsky and Joel Taylor, who took Zappitelli's old job, have helped the principal ease into her new role. "We enjoy working together," she said. "We pull together and support each other. And being here last year made it easier to transition." An Ashtabula native, Zappitelli has worked 13 years in the Conneaut district, and as a result is no stranger to many CHS students. "A lot of these kids I've known since middle school," she said. "At (the middle school) you see the potential they have. Now at CHS I can see them fulfill that potential." A familiar face in the principal's office is probably a welcome thing at CHS. Zappitelli is the district's fourth high school principal in as many years. She succeeds Gordon Hitchcock, who succeeded Doug Wetherholt who succeeded Kent Houston, now Conneaut superintendent. The class of 2010 has had a different principal each of their four years at the school. The constant shuffling creates a strain for students and staff, she said. "They're in desperate need of stability," she said. "Each year you have to get used to a new style." 
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