Get to Know Principal Madelyn Beers

October is National Principals Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing short Q&As with each of our principals—giving you a glimpse into their leadership style, favorite parts of school life, and what drives their #PHMExcellence every day.

If you could swap places with a student for one day, what class or activity would you be most excited to participate in — and why?

I would love to join our STEM Lab for the day! Our kids get to do fun Project Lead the Way and Picture Perfect projects that look like so much fun to be a part of.

What’s your go-to morning routine (or must-have snack/coffee order) that helps you tackle the day?

I have to have coffee to get going each day! I will drink most any coffee, as long as it is sweet and has caffeine, I will drink it! In the morning I listen to music and sing along with my daughter on the car ride to daycare.

What were you like as a middle or high school student — and what’s one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?

When I was in high school I was a very conscientious and studious student. I would tell myself to lighten up a bit and remember to have fun!

If your job as a principal had a theme song, what song would be your walk up song–the one playing when you walked into school each day?

Can’t Stop the Feeling- Justin Timberlake

What was your favorite school lunch or snack when you were a student? What is your favorite school lunch now as a principal?

I would pack my lunch and the thing I remember the most was the Hostess fudge bar I got to eat for dessert!
My favorite school lunch now is mini corn dogs

What’s one fun fact about you that most students or staff don’t know?

I still have one of my baby teeth! I don’t have an adult tooth, so I never lost my baby tooth.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies outside of school that might surprise people?

I love to bake! I like making new kinds of cookies.

What’s one thing on your bucket list you still hope to do one day?

Visit all 7 continents! I am over half way there!

What’s your favorite school tradition or event?

Homecoming

If you could describe your school in one word, what would it be?

Community