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By KENNETH KNIGHT

The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 13, 2008

NUCCIO PARK - Principal Beatrice "Bonnie" McDaniel is no stranger to Robles Elementary School on East Sligh Avenue. Before her promotion to principal in July, she was the assistant principal for seven years.

She started as a teacher at Wimauma Elementary in 1980. She worked in the classroom at various Hillsborough County elementary schools, including Lee, Riverhills, Lowry, Sulphur Springs and two stints at Robles before moving to school administration.

Q. What are you looking forward to most about this school year?

A. We are excited and determined to make improvements in all areas. I'm excited. The teachers are excited about coming together to work cooperatively in developing skills and strategies to assist the kids to make learning gains.

Q. What is your favorite part of the principal job?

A. There is nothing that's a favorite of mine when it comes to kids because everything is important. It's a lovely school, a wonderful community. I feel blessed to serve this student population and community. I am going to do my best to make sure that Robles is one of the best schools, if not the best school, in the district.

Q. What is your least favorite part of the job?

A. I don't like to be judged as a D school because we are an A school in spirit. My teachers teach their hearts out. They are dedicated to this school and community.

Q. What was your first day like when you started your career?

A. It was very exciting to me because I knew I would be responsible for shaping and molding a potential president, doctor, lawyer to be a productive citizen anywhere in the world.

Q. What is the biggest change in education since you started?

A. The biggest change is the grading system, even though accountability was in place when I first started.

Q. What is your favorite food item from the school cafeteria?

A. I like the salad because I try to eat healthy. I also like the apple crisp as a dessert.

Reporter Kenneth Knight can be reached at (813) 865-4842 or kknight@tampatrib.com.

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