By Chloe Konareski – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law Dean of Students Mr. Ragaini stepped up this year to become the Interim Athletic Director for the remainder of the school year after Mr. Sarullo took the AD job at Staples High School. Advocate Staff Reporter Chloe Konareski interviewed Ragaini about his experience. 

Chloe Konareski: What was it like having to adapt to being the new Athletic Director and being the Dean of Students at the same time?

Mr. Ragaini: It wasn’t easy. However, I had a much support from VJ (Sarullo) even though he had his own tasks to complete at his new school. We had Google Meets often and many, many texts messages each day where he would answer a plethora of questions. 

CK: If you could have run anything differently, what do you wish you would have done?

MR: That’s a tough question. I do not think I have an answer for this one.  With all of the support from our Law administration and their assistants, our head coaches, and the custodial staff, I feel like everything ran pretty smoothly.

CK: What was one of your favorite experiences while being AD?

MR: I really enjoyed the Senior Sports Banquet. I had the opportunity to learn about the senior student-athletes and what their most memorable moment as a Law athlete was.

CK: How has being AD changed your views on being an administrator at Jonathan Law? 

MR: The Athletic Director’s position at Jonathan Law is not an administrative position; however, filling in has opened my eyes on the amount of work that goes into job.

CK: For the limited amount of time, did you enjoy being AD?

MR: I thoroughly enjoyed covering as the AD at Jonathan Law. I always thought of finishing my career in that role. This gave me a good opportunity to get my feet wet and see what it was like.