Larry Garstki has been in Public Education for over 25 years. The past 10 years he has been the Principal of Roosevelt Middle School in River Forest Illinois. In 2012, Roosevelt School became nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Larry has also worked in Chicago Public Schools as a teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal. Personally, Larry at one time was a music performance major with classical guitar as his instrument. Besides playing music, he is an avid woodworker and boxing coach during his free time.