Antonio Vendramin, a principal in the Surrey School District, shares his experience and insights in education. He discusses his journey from being a classroom teacher to a principal and his passion for opening a new school. Antonio emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and the impact it has on learning. He believes in the power of personalization and creating joyful classrooms where students are engaged and enjoy their learning. Antonio also highlights the need for continuous learning and staying relevant as an educator. Antonio Vendramin discusses his experience as a principal and the challenges and opportunities of working at the district level. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the decision-making process at the district level and the interconnectivity of different departments. He also highlights the need for principals and teachers to visit the board office and for district administrators to visit schools to foster better understanding and collaboration. Antonio shares insights on district-wide implementations and the importance of having a clear why, building relationships, and allowing for sufficient time for change to take hold. He envisions a future of education that is personalized, tailored to students’ strengths and passions, and focused on positive psychology.