FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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    STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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    John L. Winn
    Commissioner of Education
    F. PHILIP HANDY,
    Chairman
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Vice Chairman
    Members
    DONNA G. CALLAWAY
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
    March 10, 2006
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    Contact Person
     
      
      
      
      
      
      
    Name:
      
    Bonita H. Hampton
     
      
      
      
      
    Phone
    : 850/245-0544
    Suncom:
    850/205-0544
    Email:
    Bonita.Hampton@fldoe.org
    K12:
    2006-14
    MEMORANDUM
    TO:
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    Florida School District Superintendents
    Florida School District Principals
    Directors, University Research Schools
    Director, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
    Assistant Director for Education and Job Training, Department of Corrections
    K-12 Staff Development Coordinators
    Charter School Contacts
    FROM:
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    Commissioner John L. Winn
    SUBJECT:
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    2006 TALENT POOL RECOMMENDATIONS
    The State of Florida maintains a file of emerging classroom leaders that consists of a cadre of
    distinguished teachers and principals. These educators may be considered for membership on advisory
    boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition programs. Your recommendations
    will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also
    ultimately receive prestigious recognition.
    We are very fortunate to have a rich base of veteran educators represented in our current talent pool.
    They have been and continue to be a valuable resource in our state efforts. However, we would like to
    add to our list educators relatively new to the profession who demonstrate unusual instructional and
    leadership ability. Such persons exhibit strong potential for professional leadership and inspiring
    presence that impacts students, colleagues, and community.
    BUREAU OF EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION
    325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 124 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0435

    March 10, 2006
    2006 TALENT POOL RECOMMENDATIONS
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    I am sure you have had the opportunity to work with a relatively new educator who is illustrative not only
    of our state’s, but the nation’s best in teaching, distinguishing him/herself above and beyond established
    top-quality professionals in many of our schools. In most cases we are looking for classroom teachers
    with a minimum of five years in education, who are recognized by peers and supervisors as unique in
    their professional growth. Principals and specialists are also sometimes needed. Previous recognition is
    not required. In fact, of special interest are educators who are outstanding but have not received other
    recognition
    Please provide CONFIDENTIAL, succinct, and specific information regarding one to three candidates on
    the attached form. All questions must be answered, preferably typewritten. Please include a one-page
    narrative with this form that addresses how the candidate meets the criteria mentioned in this letter, and
    also a resume from his/her personnel file.
    We ask that you keep this recommendation confidential
    and do not share it with the individual.
    I urge you to take the time to recommend candidates. If
    necessary, please assign the request to an associate. Complete information must be sent by Monday, May
    1, 2006 to: Bonita H. Hampton, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 126,
    Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.
    Thank you for your assistance.
    JLW:bh

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