Linda O'Leary:  

Life I am the Principal of the Wells Village School on Lake St. Catherine in Wells, VT. Our school population is around 75. I oversee approximately 20 full and part time employees. I am beginning my 6th year and feel that I have been instrumental in transforming the school into a wonderful educational setting for our K-6th grade students. I celebrated my 20th anniversary with the Manchester Rescue Squad this spring. I am the 1st, 2nd & only female president ever and I've held the offices of Secretary, Vice-President,Training Officer and currently Treasurer. I am certified as an EMT-Intermediate with skills in IV therapy, administrtation of medications, airway management and defibrilation. I also drive a pretty mean ambulance! The volunteer work I've done has allowed me a tremendous opportunity for giving back to my community a bit of what I've gained from growing up & living here. It has been tremendously rewarding. There is no "high" like knowing you have saved someone's life. It has also provided me with the skills to advocate for friends & family during tough times. I've combined my two interests of education & emergency medical care as the chair of our RSWSU District Crisis Team. I have handled student suicide, deaths of faculty, administrators, parents & students, bus accidents and bomb threats. Virtually everything you hear about in large schools also occurs in small schools. I am an active member of my church, The United Church of Dorset & East Rupert in Dorset. I was the first woman moderator of the church. I've also served as a deacon, a member of the Christian Education Committee, as a Youth Group Leader and I sing in the ch...Expand for more