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Deborah Carter

Plotting the course for a good education

Town: Windsor

Age: 52

Birth date: December 14, 1949

Birthplace: Somerville

Occupation: Principal, Hoosac Valley High School

How I would describe myself: Energetic, organized and goal driven.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Lions Club, Adams; former involvement in Girl Scouts and Sweet Adelines.

Family: Husband, John Carter; two grown children, David and Rachel.

Education: BS from UMass-Amherst; M.Ed. from MCLA.

Personal hero/role model: J.C. Watts, congressman from Oklahoma

Why is this person a hero/role model to you?: Integrity and commitment to personal character. Quoted as saying, “Character is doing what is right when no one is looking.”

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Moving schools forward and working with workings in four school districts as a teacher and administrator.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Does that make sense?” when checking for understanding.

The best advice you can give someone: Don’t ask anyone to do anything you’re not willing to do yourself.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “Bias,” by Bernard Goldberg

Favorite TV show: Fox News

Pet peeve: Clutter.

Hobbies/Interests: Singing, cross country skiing, gardening.