Danza and Linda Carroll

I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had

The principal’s skepticism and high standards become a relationship of mutual respect grounded in the school’s duty to protect students.

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Bearing strength in each event

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A Principal’s Question A Principal’s Question from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Principal’s Question Motives examined Linda Carroll asks Danza why he is at Northeast and what he intends to accomplish.

A Principal’s Question from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Principal’s Question Motives examined Linda Carroll asks Danza why he is at Northeast and what he intends to accomplish.

A Principal’s Question Motives examined Linda Carroll asks Danza why he is at Northeast and what he intends to accomplish. She explains that her first responsibility is ensuring students receive what they need. Permission with conditions Danza describes his hopes for the project and the school. Carroll welcomes him but makes clear that neither he nor the production may compromise the students’ education.

A Warning About the Job A Warning About the Job from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Warning About the Job A clear consequence Carroll tells Danza that if the experiment does not work, he will be removed from the school.

A Warning About the Job from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Warning About the Job A clear consequence Carroll tells Danza that if the experiment does not work, he will be removed from the school.

A Warning About the Job A clear consequence Carroll tells Danza that if the experiment does not work, he will be removed from the school. The warning makes his position conditional despite the public attention around him. Authority established Danza understands that the principal is not a production character but the person accountable for the school. Their relationship begins with unequal power and a shared concern for students.

A Trip Together A Trip Together from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Trip Together Students object When Carroll decides to join the New York trip, the students protest that the principal will spoil their day.

A Trip Together from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Trip Together Students object When Carroll decides to join the New York trip, the students protest that the principal will spoil their day.

A Trip Together Students object When Carroll decides to join the New York trip, the students protest that the principal will spoil their day. Danza guides them toward inviting her rather than excluding her. A shared experience Carroll accepts the invitation, though the day brings disagreements over student behavior and Danza’s choices. The trip gives teacher and principal a more personal view of one another.

A Contest Moves the Principal

A Contest Moves the Principal Students perform Daniel’s poetry recital moves Carroll to tears, and she admits that the week had made her question why she was doing the work. Shared purpose affirmed The students remind her why she leads the school. Danza sees that Carroll’s stern public role coexists with a deep emotional investment in the children.

A Year-End Recognition A Year-End Recognition from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Year-End Recognition A public farewell Carroll shares the graduation platform with Danza as he addresses the Class of 2010.

A Year-End Recognition from "I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had". A Year-End Recognition A public farewell Carroll shares the graduation platform with Danza as he addresses the Class of 2010.

A Year-End Recognition A public farewell Carroll shares the graduation platform with Danza as he addresses the Class of 2010. His speech thanks teachers and asks families to support education. Mutual respect Their working relationship has moved beyond the initial test of Danza’s motives. Carroll’s continued leadership and Danza’s persistence allow the year to conclude with shared respect.

The second day of school

The same meeting

January, before the New York field trip

After the Blizzard of 2010

Graduation day