Ep 83: Running an effective charter school in Key West with Thomas Rompella of Somerset Island Prep

Summary: This week, Ryan is joined by Thomas Rompella, principal at the Somerset Island Prep Charter School in Key West, Florida. Thomas talks to Ryan about the challenges and benefits of running a charter school in this unique city. Our guest provides his perspective on leadership and encouraging innovative ideas from his faculty and staff. Ryan and Thomas also talk about Island Prep’s recent “Jet Ski Graduation” that made national news! <br>You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting <a href="http://www.islandprep.org" rel="noopener">www.islandprep.org</a>.<br>Host: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)<br>Producer: Ross Ulysse