USA's top principal could teach CEOs a thing or two

March 17, 2008

There are few leadership positions more challenging than high school principal, especially if the school has a history of underperformance. Molly Howard is the 2008 Principal of the Year selected by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and MetLife.

Her Jefferson County High in small-town Louisville, Ga., has increased graduation rates, raised test scores and believed enough in students — 80% of whom live in poverty — to eliminate remedial courses. Howard, 52, spoke to USA TODAY corporate management reporter Del Jones. Following are excerpts, edited for clarity and space.

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