It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Mr. Bryant Mettler. As the Principal of Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) Elementary School, Bryant brings tremendous passion and commitment to student achievement and school improvement as well as an ability to design and implement creative and impactful educational experiences and programs for students. WAVA Elementary School is an Alternative Learning Experience online public school within Omak School District. Our students work from home in conjunction with a caring adult on teacher assignments and online activities aligned with Common Core standards and expectations. WAVA teachers support and direct their students through live synchronous online instruction and activities, along with off line supports including …show more content…
Mettler brings a great deal of positive energy, good humor and consideration to his daily tasks and interactions. He has built strong professional relationships with the entire academic leadership team and has contributed to the growth of the entire WAVA K-12 school community. Bryant has a superior work ethic and shows tremendous commitment to his ongoing professional growth and improvement. Evidence of Bryant’s tremendous work ethic and capacity include his rapid mastery of the WA mandated Teacher Principal Evaluation project. In addition to his day-to-day administrative oversight duties, Bryant evaluates 30 teachers each year. Teacher survey feedback has shown that he has a strong understanding of the Marzano framework and that his advice and guidance has helped advance the professional practice of the staff. In order to manage a school of 1500 students and over 40 staff, one has to track and stay on top of a myriad of tasks and responsibilities. Bryant uses his strong technical and organizational skills and “whatever it takes” attitude to provide the leadership to keep the school and staff moving forward and focused on getting better each
The second domain in the Florida Principals Leadership Standards is composed of three different standards. The first of these is Instructional Plan Implementation and is about how an effective leader must collaborate to develop and implement an effective instructional framework that aligns with the required standards and meets his/her students’ needs (“The Florida Principal,” n.d.). Due to the variety in options that are available to align instruction to a pupil, given that the instruction will be adjusted to his/her needs, I feel that the situational leadership approach will be able to be implemented in this situation to create better results as “different situations demand different kinds of leadership (Northouse, P., 2016). The different leadership styles that make up the Situational approach can be tied to this standard by connecting the necessary leadership style with the supportive and directive behaviors in the task that is performed. As an instructor, I will spend time in the S1 category of the Situational Leadership Model as I make use of a “common language of instruction”, spend time between the S1 and S2 categories by “communicate the relationships among academic standards” and by being engaged “in data analysis for instructional planning and improvement”.
It is with great pleasure that I offer my highest recommendation for Kayana Cobb’s admission into your law program. (credentials) I have been __________and before that__________, at __________for x years. I have known Kayana for several years and served as a mentor to her. In the time that I have known her she has demonstrated outstanding qualities far beyond comparison to many other individuals I have mentored. I fully support Kayana’s decision to attend law school and believe her commitment to altruism will enable her success as a law student and later as an attorney.
As retired teachers, we know it is important to stand up and support what we believe is best for our community. That is why we support Michael N. Smith for the office of Superintendent for Regional Office of Education #11. We cannot afford the status quo. We need someone who can build and foster a positive working relationship with all schools within our region where an honest exchange of ideas and concerns can take place without consequences. We need someone who has the support of area administrators who respect the office and the person who holds that office.
I have worked to expand my leadership skills at the district level in budgeting, leadership, project management and application of Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives, aligning frameworks, connecting with Middle School programs, Advisory Committees and Technology Initiatives. I work with Sumner's CTE staff to complete
It is with tremendous respect and enthusiasm that I submit this letter as my request to be considered for the Principalship of the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies. My resume reflects 23 years of dedicated service to LAUSD’s students, parents, and staff as a teacher’s aide, teacher, counselor, English Learner Expert, Title III Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal. My varied experiences at both the middle and high school levels bridges instruction across targeted population such as English Learners (ELs) and special education students as well as high-achieving and gifted populations. I believe I possess the knowledge, the vision, and the leadership skills to affect positive change for a diverse student population, such as the
I have been able to integrate the skills and values I have learned at DePaul to my professional affairs. Throughout my time at DePaul, I have also been a high school baseball coach for Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy. From my experience at DePaul, I have incorporated skills that include team management focused on leadership development, interpersonal communication, personal accountability, patience, and development. In Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy first baseball season, I was able to lead our team to a winning record and a playoff win. As a result of this experience, I believe that my skills would help in assisting the YMCA mission to develop strong children, families, and communities.
She is passionate about her teaching and strives for meaningful results and outcomes. She is an efficient teacher, team player, and dedicated to our program. She is an active participant of our PLC committee to align the curriculum and interpret data to guide instruction at the high advanced level. Ms. Jackson
Harpo Allen Middle School Scenario Reflection 1. Describe some approaches that could be used to establish a culture of high expectations for students and staff performances at Harpo Allen Middle School. • First, as a new principal, you will need to acquire an understanding of and appreciation for the culture of the school, then, use your leadership style (such as being a team leader) in order to gain the trust and respect of the staff and students. • Conduct a school climate survey of faculty, parents, and students to gauge how much of the learning process I taking place and what measures need to be incorporated insure that high quality teaching/learning is taking place for the entire school. • Create PLCs to promote high expectations among
As part of this community we share a majority of our students. It is her constant and tireless effort working with some of our most difficult students that sets her apart from other teachers. She it the type of teacher who refuses to give up on a student and continues to motivate them to complete their education long after
I am recommending Mrs. Stacie Freeman for the Roy & Mary Shelton Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award. As a Human Services major I have the pleasure of attending Mrs. Freemans classes on a daily bases, and over the years of obtaining my degree I have come to witness firsthand her dedication not only to Bethel University but also to the community as a whole. As a student I get to work with Mrs. Freeman frequently and am extremely impressed with her work not only as a teacher here at Bethel University, but also with her involvement with the after school program within the community, her work with the service scholarship students, and her willingness to break out of her norm to teach at Dyersburg High School so that the children get a good education.
It is with pleasure that I provide a letter of recommendation for Devincee Anderson. I have the opportunity of being a co-worker with him while he is currently employing at Division of Youth Services as a Youth Services Specialist-II. Devincee is extremely dedicated to the committed youths, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and deeply compassionate. Devincee is a natural leader and always meeting his deadlines. Devincee is an intelligent and motivated individual.
I am grateful to experience what it is like to have an extraordinary employer. Not many people can say they had the chance to work for someone who is not only a strong leader, but an exceptional mentor. I had the pleasure of working as a Residential Assistance for Mr. Joseph at Florida Memorial University for a year, and I could not have asked for a better experience. His dedication and passion for the students at Florida Memorial University was refreshing and uplifting. In Residential Life, our main focus was the residence’s housing experience; however, Mr. Joseph sincerely cared about each student’s wellbeing and success.
Using this model would allow Mr. Miller to review the mission of the school, determine whether ability grouping is aligned with the mission, and select an alternative that reflects the mission. 3. What action, if any, should Principal Miller take to demonstrate that he is an educational leader who treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect? Following Standard 3, Principal Miller should involve families and other stakeholders in the decision-making process. Mr. Miller should select and utilize a group decision technique will allow the opinions of the groups of parents, as well as other individuals and groups, to be heard and present their point of
Bear Valley Middle School I am honored to write a letter of recommendation for Vanessa Lodge. We are both 6th grade humanities teachers at Bear Valley Middle School in Escondido, CA and have been collaborating for the past two years. We work together in grade level groups, den groups, and content groups. I have seen Ms. Lodge blossom into an extraordinary teacher over the past two years. Last year Ms. Lodge spent hours learning and working with mentors and our literacy coach to become an accomplished teacher.
Teachers are the life-blood of school districts across the United States. They are masters of their specific grade-level content and work tirelessly to manage the learning and well-being of their students. Teachers are the academic leaders of the learning environment within their classrooms and collaborate with their students throughout the year in order to facilitate learning, and foster creativity and problem solving. However, over the last thirty years, teacher leadership has taken on a whole new meaning.