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Monday, May 2, 2011

Sad: Forest Edge Principal to Retire After 21 Years at Reston School

Admin_Bensinger, Frank.JPGFrank Bensinger, who has been principal at Forest Edge Elementary for the past 21 years, has announced he will retire at the end of the school year.

"After a lot of discussion with my family and friends, I realize that it is time to close this fulfilling chapter in my life and move on to alternative ways to have a positive impact on others and the community," Bensinger wrote in a letter to the school community.

Bensinger has been a fixture at Forest Edge for generations of kids and set a highly student-centered tone. He'll definitely be missed.

(Shout out to several Confidential Restonian Operatives who brought this to our attention.)

Posted by Restonian at 10:33 AM

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Will miss the stories, the wisdom but most of all the leadership. We hope that they promote from within and don't bring in someone from the outside.

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Agree, Anon 12:54. His leadership makes Forest Edge a place where the kids' needs really do come first. And yes, promote from within. Forest Edge has a couple of excellent assistant principals who know and really care about the kids and have learned from Mr. Bensinger's leadership style.

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Frank was a unique individuel that cared very much about all the children at his school. No one can fill his shoe. I am not sure anyone within the school can be a good candidate. Good Luck Forest Edge.

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a great school and a great leader, but all good people retire (!), and I am sure the next leader will be just as effective as Mr. B.

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