I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  My name is Tim Carter.  I feel tremendously blessed to be the Principal at Niagara Wheatfield High School. I am really looking forward to this year and look forward to continuing to develop my relationships with the students, parents and staff members of the high school family.

As I begin my first year as the Principal of Niagara Wheatfield High School, I am completing my 22^nd year in education. For four years I was a pre-school and kindergarten teacher in a private agency in the Town of Tonawanda.  For 12 years I was a teacher at School #81 in the City of Buffalo were I taught 2^nd grade, 3^rd grade and 6^th grade.  For one year I was the Assistant Principal of Buffalo Public School 28 (Triangle Academy), then I was a coordinator of staff development at Erie 1 BOCES. This is my 6^th year in Niagara Wheatfield.  For two years I was the Assistant Principal at West Street and for the last four years I was the Principal at Colonial Village.  Throughout my administrative career I have been an Assistant Principal at a middle School and a high school.  I look forward to bringing my wealth of experience to Niagara Wheatfield High School in an effort to support students and teachers in creating a true family atmosphere.

As the Principal of Niagara Wheatfield High School, I believe in educating the whole student.  What I mean by this is my commitment to nurturing each individual student’s talents along with focusing on what I call the “4 Pillars” of becoming a successful and productive student.  The “4 Pillars” are:

1. Academic Success-All students doing their best in school.
2. Respect- Showing regard for yourself, peers, adults and your country.
3. Responsibility-Knowing what is expected of you and then doing it.
4. Empathy-the ability to understand one another’s feelings and beliefs.

For me, communication is the key to a successful school year. Please feel free to stop by my office or pick up the phone (215-3112) at any time to talk about anything I can help you with.

I am very excited about being a part of the Niagara Wheatfield High School community this year. I am always focused on helping all of our students succeed and meet high academic standards in the classroom.

Sincerely,

 

Tim Carter

Principal

“The rules of parents are all but three… Love, Limit, and Let them be.”

-Elaine M. Ward