Pop Quiz with Mark Supa, Roosevelt's principal

Mark Supa is the new principal at Roosevelt Elementary School. He was an associate principal at Wauwatosa East High School the past three years.

In his own words:

Do students have nickname for you?

Supaman, Super Supa

How old are you?

I was born in July.

If we snared your iPod, what kind of music would we find?

A variety, from R&B to country.

Got a favorite movie?

Any 007 movie.

Any particular memory from your teaching career stand out?

Having a Stock Market team place first in the region.

What's your best advice to students and parents?

For students: Do not be afraid to ask for help - we all need it sooner or later!

For parents: No matter what grade your child is in, stay involved!

What they're saying

Nick Hughes, Tosa East's principal, shared some of his thoughts about Supa.

What makes Supa stand out from the crowd?

His genuine enthusiasm for education and students. Great sense of humor and huge desire to see students be successful at school.

Everyone's got special talents and skills. What are Supa's?

Great relationship builder. Highly organized.

What are some of his noteworthy achievements?

Mark was instrumental in the success of East High School over the last few years. He was a key leader in the PLC (professional learning communities) work last year.

Mark Supa

TITLE: Principal, Roosevelt Elementary

EDUCATION: undergraduate,

UW-Whitewater; graduate, Marian University

EXTRACURRICULAR

INVOLVEMENT: Wellness Committee, Little League coach

HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: sports