Key player: John Maynard

JOB TITLE: Principal at South Point High School.

HOMETOWN: South Point, Ohio.

HIGH SCHOOL: South Point High School.

COLLEGE AND MAJOR/DEGREE: Marshall and Ohio University. Master's in education/leadership from OU; bachelor's in K-8 at Marshall; pursuing doctorate.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Nationally certified to present seminars on Framework for Poverty, classroom management, Appalachian Issues, Workshops for Ohio University Southern and local districts through Outreach Program.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Helping community members raise money for worthy causes; volunteer at track meets and community events ranging from dinners to fundraisers.

MENTOR: Bill Larson, Ohio University.

FAMILY: wife, Tara; son, Bryce; dog, Scooby; cat, Tigger.

OUTSTANDING QUALITIES: dedication to mission in education, love for students, love for the Lord.

FAVORITE WEB SITE: www.ode.state.oh.us.

ITEM YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: Family.

FAVORITE BOOK: Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink."