From Fourth Grade Dream to School Leader | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Olivia Flores, the new principal of Central Elementary in Owosso, has been dreaming of this role since fourth grade—when she won a writing contest that let her shadow her principal and even share lunch with him. After 10 years teaching at Perry Elementary, she rediscovered that childhood assignment in a tote at home, feeling it was a sign. Inspired by her supportive former principal, Jackie Staib, and encouraged by her grandfather—who told her she was smart, beautiful, and capable—Flores is determined to bring a family-like, loving, and supportive culture to Central Elementary, empowering…