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grow. There is no lid to my life and how far I can move up. He has always been proud of how far I
go. This I believe is due to the relationship with have come in such a short time and continues to
my Dad and his relationship and connections with push me forward and never has a lid on how far I
AASBO. One thing ASSBO did more than anything can go! He will also be proud that I have created
else was provide an opportunity to connect with a beautiful life for my family and attempted to set
people – good people at that. Everyone I was my children up for success the same way he did
introduced to or met along the way was willing for me!
to be a mentor, role model or friend at the drop
of a hat. I believe that this was the case because What are your future goals and how can AASBO
my dad focused heavily on the relationships and support you?
positive attitude he had and created. He really did Honestly, my future goals are to be a part of
set me up for success and I did not even know it. AASBO in some way. I know I don’t have the
business or finance sticker or stamp, but nothing
would make me more proud then to carry the
legacy of my dad and be a part of AASBO in some
way. I would love to help guide the work and
inspire other principals to have the same desire to
reach students at all levels as I do.

RYAN FRENCH

What is your fondest memory of being an
“AASBO Kid”?
I have so many fond memories from being an
AASBO Kid. The summer conference was really
the highlight of my summer. I remember checking
into the El Conquistador in Tucson with more
snacks from Sam's Club than anyone should need
for three days, hanging out by the pool, never
remembering to wear enough sunscreen, and the
western dinner they had every year. My fondest
memory of being an AASBO Kid has to be chosen
or volunteered (I can't remember which) to change
If we asked your Dad, what would he be most the signs in-between sessions for John Fung. The
proud of? signs and the easels were so big for my brother
He would for sure be most proud that I have and me, but we were determined to run around
continued in education for the past ten years, the resort with everything under our arms to make
stayed in education and never stopped wanting to sure the signs were in the right places.

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