A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
Summary
David White retired in 2025 after 33 years working in education, including 15 years as a principal at an Atlanta elementary school. Missing the school community, he returned to the same school in a new role as site manager, where he handles maintenance and upkeep tasks.Key Facts
- David White retired at age 58 after 33 years in education.
- He spent 15 years as principal of Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta.
- White won Principal of the Year for Atlanta Public Schools during his career.
- After retiring, he found retirement lonely and missed the school.
- He applied for and accepted the job of site manager at the same school.
- His new role includes jobs like power washing bathrooms and inspecting fire extinguishers.
- White is happy to continue working in some capacity at the school he cares about.
- The current principal, Holly Brookins, supports White’s return in this new role.
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