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.
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