From Starbucks barista to high school principal, Mr. Mattias van’t Hoenderdaal (Mr. V), the new principal of Quakertown Senior High School, is a living example that hard work and dedication pay off.
“At first, I felt like I was on vacation, then after a year it got harder,” Mr. V replied about him first coming to America.
When coming to the United States, Mr. V felt like he was on vacation until he decided to get a job and start working. He attended college at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Later in his life, Mr. V became a principal in Bensalem in a 7-12 school. The most important lesson he learned while working in a school is that teamwork is key and that you can not do things on your own.
“I found people to be very welcoming,” Mr. V stated about the students and staff on his first day of school.
Mr. V felt welcomed into the school and is excited to pursue his career in Quakertown School District. Mr. V’s five-year plan will include elements from his learning within the first few months. His presence in the hallways and classrooms has been a welcomed change for the staff and students.
“I want people to come together as a community that values each other and values individual and community growth, that goes for academics and in character,” Mr. V described what he wanted the students and staff to do during this school year.
The Quakertown Community High School is happy to have Mr. V in the school and are excited to continue this school year with his passion and energy!