Greetings Everyone! I’m Mr. Augustine, the new MS/HS Principal here at Bruce School. I am so excited to be joining you in your educational journey! I have been an educator for about 10 years, mostly as a science teacher in both at a Charter School, and at Butternut High School. This past year saw me step into administration as Butternut’s 3K-12 Principal. My wife Stephanie and I have been married for 22 years and have three children ranging in ages from 12 - 21!
Outside of school, my family and I love camping and spend a good portion of our summer as campground hosts for the US Forest Service. I’m also an amateur radio operator and a huge tech enthusiast.
As we begin this year’s journey, we need to focus not only on immediate academic goals, but also instill a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Parents and guardians, your active involvement is crucial to your child’s success in the classroom. To accomplish our common goals, we need good communication with you! Learning is hard work, and sometimes students may express frustration.This is a positive sign that they are being challenged to think deeply and grow academically. Together, as a dedicated educational community, we can ensure every student's growth and academic achievement. We should all aim to cultivate a sense of curiosity and eagerness to explore new ideas, to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and to develop the skills students will need as lifelong learners. By nurturing a passion for learning, we empower our students to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the future and to become thoughtful contributors to our global society.
I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone in this amazing school community! I can’t wait to meet you all and work together to make this a fantastic year at Bruce!
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