Get to Know Principal Christy Campbell

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?

Kindergarten hands down. It is the happiest place in the building!

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

My husband makes the best coffee! The drive in consists of his coffee, always in a fun MUG and music to set the tone 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 enjoyed the socialness and the sports that I played in highschool. Back in the day you could get away with playing three sports (and I did – volleyball, basketball and my favorite was tennis).

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?

This changes weekly!! This week: Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon or I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

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

Cheeseburger with as many dill pickles the cafe would let me have. I barely eat lunch. It is more like snacks bc of time – some of those snacks needs to be salty!!

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

My sister and I played basketball for Penn when we were in highschool and they called us the “Twin Towers!”

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

I love riding bikes, hiking and eating great food. The spicier the better. The best Saturday afternoon is in Notre Dame stadium!

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

I have been to the US Open, but would love to visit the other Grand Slam events (Autralian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.

What’s your favorite school tradition or event?

I have many…. After Halloween, I “Trick or Treat” at school collecting Reese’s from the students. They all know it is my favorite. I have a giant pumpkin that I collect in. We weigh it at the end. I’ve made it past 10 pounds 🙂

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

Unstoppable