In the first of a five-part series of conversations with accomplished Baltimore principals, Dan speaks with Matthew Hornbeck, now in his 15th year at Hampstead Hill Academy, a strong and diverse public charter school in southeast Baltimore. Hornbeck, from a family of educators, talks about the challenges of running a city school in the face of budget cuts, and he has a lot to say about Maryland's commitment to funding education.In the series:-Part Two, Episode 409: Kimberly Hill-Miller, Lockerman Bundy Elementary School-Part Three, Episode 410: Emily Hunter, Arlington Elementary/Middle School-Part Four, Episode 411: Cindy Harcum, Baltimore City College High School -Part Five, Episode 412: Marc Martin, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School