Brett Charleston, former principal in Egg Harbor Township, is beginning his first year at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in two weeks—and he's looking forward to making his mark at this top-rated school.

Charleston sat down with Patch to discuss everything from his goals for the school and his opinion on iPads in the classrooms, to longer class periods and a desire to spruce up the grounds.

Every day this week we will feature Charleston's thoughts, with a video a day, helping everyone get geared up for the first day of school Sept. 5.

Here, Charleston talks about a new program he wants to introduce to honor students and staff in the building.

Click here for Charleston's thoughts on small educational academies at BRHS, and competing with other schools.