Get to Know Principal Lindsay Schirripa

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?

PE / Gym – To join in on the fun, play games, and get some energy out.

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

I’m up early—around 4:15 to 4:30 AM. I start my day with a Peloton ride or some type of workout, then get ready, grab my coffee (which I pretty much chug!), and turn the radio up on my drive to work. It’s my way to wake up, recharge, and get in a good mindset for the day.

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

I was social and enjoyed being around people. One piece of advice I’d give my younger self is to be intentional about the people you spend time with—surround yourself with those who inspire and support you.

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?

Walking on Sunshine

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

As a kid: Mountain Dew and chocolate bars—classic! As a principal: lunch? What’s that?!

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

I’m left-handed, but I do almost everything else with my right—I’m ambidextrous!

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

I don’t know if it’s a hidden talent, but I really enjoy exercising and cooking in my free time. It’s my way to relax and recharge outside of school.

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

One thing on my bucket list is to take a return trip to Italy with my family and create new memories together.

What’s your favorite school tradition or event?

Fun in the Sun Day (Field Day)

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

Family