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The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-Spencer

Christopher Sanita: Currently the principal of Pine Bush Elementary School, Sanita has also served Guilderland as a teaching assistant, special-education teacher, math teacher, and middle-school house principal. Superintendent Marie Wiles read excerpts about Sanita from his colleagues, describing him as “a fabulous leader,” and saying he “consistently goes above and beyond” and “he knows each student personally, not just by name but who they are as people.” Sanita recognizes good behavior in the cafeteria with Silver Spoon awards, and he’ll dye his hair when the school reaches fundraising goals. He’ll play drums or air guitar and dance and sing to build school sprit. Sanita lunches with fourth-graders and, Wiles reported, “He understands each individual is part of the fabric.”