Jani Hale has been Phoenix High School’s Principal for many years. She became the Principal or “Captain” of Phoenix High School after getting a call from, Superintendent, Ben Bergreen. He asked her, "Would you like to be principal of Phoenix High School?" Excited she responded, "YES!" As she hung up the phone, she realized that she was standing in Ocracoke Island in North Carolina, home of Blackbeard the Pirate. She knew from the start that she was destined to become a Phoenix Pirate. Mrs.Hale was in the Medford School District as a English teacher and assistant principal for 19 years before taking the principal job at Phoenix.
When asked what was her most memorable moment during her time here at PHS she couldn't decide on just one memorable moment so she decided to share a few. She shared that in
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That day she realized that Phoenix High School's commitment to see greatness within all students had borne fruit. A fun memory was at an assembly, where she invited all the students to join her on the floor to dance the electric cha cha, and they all did!
One thing that she will always remember from Phoenix High School is the kindness of the students. Mrs.Hale says, "[she] never underestimates kindness. Kindness can open more doors than any test score." Whenever she would walk down the hall she would ask the students, "How are you?," and she would usually receive, "No, Mrs.Hale how are you?" The warmth, love, and respect she received from the students carried her through some very difficult times.
Mrs.Hale has been a huge inspiration to all her students, not only does she believe in every single one of them but she is willing to help them out.Principals like Jani Hale, who is retiring from Phoenix High School at year's end, have changed the dynamic in a big way. The students relish rather than fear conversations with