FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Jeanine Blomberg
Commissioner of Education
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Chairman
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
DR. AKSHAY DESAI
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
June 15, 2007
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Contact Person
Name:
Bonita H. Hampton
Phone
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850/245-0544
Suncom:
850/205-0544
Email:
Bonita.Hampton@fldoe.org
K12:
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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 Jeanine Blomberg
SUBJECT:
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2007 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. We would like to add to our list
educators relatively new to the profession who demonstrate exceptional instructional and leadership
ability. Such persons exhibit strong potential for professional leadership and an inspiring presence that
impacts students, colleagues, and the community.
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0505 • www.fldoe.org
2007 TALENT POOL RECOMMENDATIONS
June 15, 2007
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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 secondary level
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
Friday, July 16, 2007
to:
Bonita H. Hampton, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 126, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399-0400.
Thank you for your assistance.
JB:bh
