prin·ci·pal [ prns-pl ] adj. n.

Marie Puryear

I was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, then moved to Helena, Montana to graduate high school. I marched five summers with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps playing soprano and baritone bugles (during this time I became friends with my husband, Scott).
I received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming and moved to Lubbock, Texas to marry Scott. I taught math and science for 5 years at Bean Elementary in Lubbock. I received my Master's in Educational Administration from Lubbock Christian University and moved to Casper where I received my first principalship, Casper Classical Academy. I love that CCA works so hard to challenge our students and prepare them for their future!
I have one wonderful son, Miles, who was born in October of 2005. He is the light of my life. Scott and I also have one dog, a miniature Scnauzer named Missy, and a cat named Ahs.
I love the Casper Classical Academy community-the students, staff, and parents! I am surrounded every day by incredible people-I am truly blessed!

Marie_Puryear@ncsd.k12.wy.us

prin·ci·pal[ prns-pl ] adj. n.

1. One who holds a position of presiding rank, especially the head of an elementary school or high school.
2. A main participant in a situation.
3. A person having a leading or starring role.
4. a. The capital or main body of an estate or financial holding as distinguished from the interest or revenue from it. b. A sum of money owed as a debt, upon which interest is calculated.
5. Law a. A person who empowers another to act as his or her representative. b. The person having prime responsibility for an obligation as distinguished from one who acts as surety or as an endorser. c. One who commits or is an accomplice to a crime.
6. Architecture Either of a pair of inclined timbers forming the sides of a triangular truss for a pitched roof.

Middle English, from Old French, from Latin
prnciplis, from prnceps, prncip-, leader, emperor,

Usage Note: Principal and principle are often confused but have no meanings in common. Principle is only a noun and usually refers to a rule or standard. Principal is both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it has specialized meanings in law and finance, but in general usage it refers to a person who holds a high position or plays an important role: a meeting among all the principals in the transaction. As an adjective it has the sense of "chief" or "leading": The coach's principal concern is the quarterback's health.

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