On April 13th, Osborne’s own Steven Miletto was named Principal of the Year for the state of Georgia. At a surprise ceremony held at OHS, Miletto received the honor of being recognized for: excelling in educational leadership, resolving complex problems, developing self and others and community service, which names him GASSP POTY.
GASSP POTY stands for Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals Principal of the Year. The actual definition of a secondary school is an educational institution where the final stage of schooling required by federal law, known as public education, takes place. Simply stated, Osborne is a high school that follows primary education, or elementary/junior high in the educational progression of an individual.
The process in becoming the National Principal of the year entails an application which includes 3 essays and an interview. The finalists will be announced in August and in September the winner. Despite the winner, in October the principal of the year for each state will attend a meeting in Washington D.C.
Miletto is a former history teacher beginning his teaching career at Clarkston High School in DeKalb County then moving on to South West DeKalb High also working as the theater director. After a lot of consideration and a thought changing talk with his mentor, who was also the principal of Heritage High in Rockdale County, Miletto was convinced to move on to HHS gaining another role as the soccer coach. The new school of Salem HighSchool, also in Rockdale, was beginning to open and Miletto began to work there from the open of the school in 1991. While there Miletto served as the yearbook sponsor, the public speaking teacher, and in 1995 gained his first position in administration as the assistant principal. He the moved on to Gwinnett Countyat Parkview High Schooland was also the assistant principal. His last place of work before Osborne was at Loganville High School in Walton County were he worked for three years and also moved up to the next highest administrative position as the principal.
At OHS, Miletto has been an influential piece in changing the culture of one of the most diverse student populations in Georgia. His accomplishments have gained recognition at both state and national levels. In an exclusive interview Miletto was asked why he was chosen as GASSP POTY and he stated, “We have come a long way [at Osborne.]” So when you see Miletto in the hallways do not be afraid to say “congratulations on becoming Principal of the Year.”
-Volume 2, Issue 3-
