As a grade schooler, most of my daydreams would consist of what I would do if I were an administrator. Three-hour gym classes, no homework and plenty of candy would be a few of the things I would implement as head of the school.

After reading Dr. Seuss' book "If I ran the zoo," North Stonington Elementary School held a contest asking students what they would do if they ran the school. The winner got to act as principal for a day. What power!!!!

The winner was third-grader Ian Spracklin, who got to take over for principal Veronica Wilkison during the March 24 school day.

Here are the grade level winners and their teachers:

Kindergarten Julianna Russell Mrs. Holland

Grade 1 Madison Perkins Mrs. Bennett

Grade 2 Laura Robert Mrs. Mirando

Grade 3 Ian Spracklin Mrs. Kiddy

Grade 4 Michael Warren Mr. Brownell

Grade 5 Hunter Caswell Mrs. Hines

Here are Ian's winning answers (thanks to Mike Noonan for the pictures and answers!):

If I Ran the School…

If I ran the school, I would make the following changes:

1. I would make 40 minute recesses so kids could get more fresh air and exercise.

2. We would have air-conditioned classrooms for the hot summer days.

3. We would have more pencils if students don't have any.

4. There would be more supplies for gym for fun-filled exercising.

Afterwards, Ian was "debriefed" on his whirl-wind day:

1. What did you think the principal did for a job and is it like what you thought?

I thought that she went to the classrooms and checked on them. I liked it.

2. Name one thing that the principal does that surprises you?

She signs a lot of papers!

3. What do you think the best part of being a principal might be?

Going around and asking the people what they are doing and how it is going.

4. What do you think is the worst thing a principal might do?

If the principal didn't discipline someone for something that they did wrong.

5. What kinds of things did you do as a principal today?

Walked around the classrooms, walked around the lunchroom during Kindergarten lunchtime and passed out erasers for good behavior.

6. Would you like to be a principal one day?

Sort of- because you get to see what the kids are doing. I would like to help out with other students who need help.

Congrats to Ian and all who participated!