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Period 2 Mrs. Ritacco **// Mr. John Manning – Principal, Whippany Park High School //**
 * __The Job of Principal__**
 * Evaluates the Asst. Principal and the Athletic Director
 * In charge of the budget for the school
 * Responsible for the total operation of the school building
 * Includes working with the Hanover Township Police and Fire Departments
 * Conducting safety drills
 * Performs observations of the faculty
 * Regularly attends department meetings
 * Reports to the Superintendant
 * Is involved in individual student issues as necessary


 * __Previous Jobs / Occupations__**
 * Before becoming principal, he was the Asst. Principal (6 years) and before that, the Athletic Director (5 years) at Whippany Park.
 * Prior to coming to Whippany Park, Mr. Manning spent 17 years in the Glen Ridge school district.
 * Asst. Principal at Glen Ridge HS.
 * Coached football and basketball
 * Started at Glen Ridge as a substitute
 * Phys. Ed and Health teacher at Glen Ridge Middle School


 * __Educational Background__**
 * Attended Montclair State College (graduated 1977)
 * Played basketball for Montclair State for 4 years.
 * Captain of the team his senior year.
 * Favorite classes were Anatomy & Physiology
 * Went back to Montclair State for his Masters degree while teaching in Glen Ridge.
 * Attended Seton Hall Prep in S. Orange, NJ
 * Graduated in 1973
 * Played basketball


 * __Personal Background__**
 * Grew up in the Ironbound District of Newark, NJ
 * Lived in a small “railroad” apartment
 * Spent most of his time outside playing and swimming
 * Education was important in his family
 * He is happily married and has two grown daughters
 * Met his wife in college
 * Lives in Whippany
 * Both of his daughters were students at WPHS while he was the Asst. Principal and Principal.

Mr. Manning has had a long and successful career in education. He loves his job and plans on being at Whippany Park for many years to come!