FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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S
TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
G
ARY CHARTRAND,
Chair
Me
mbers
ADA G
S
. ARMAS, M.D.
ALLY BRADSHAW
JOHN A. COL
B
ON
ARBARA S. FEINGOLD
JOHN R. P
ADGET
K ATHLEEN SHANAHAN
Dr. Tony Bennett
Commissioner of Education
Contact Information:
Bonita Hampton
(850) 245-0544
Bonita.Hampton@fldoe.org
DPS: 2013-23
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Florida School District Superintendents
Directors, Developmental Research Schools
President, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
President, Florida Virtual School
Assistant Director for Education and Job Training, Department of Corrections
Florida District Staff Development Coordinators
School Principals, Florida Public School Districts
FROM:
Tony Bennett
DATE:
April 5, 2013
SUBJECT:
2013 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 our community and state
efforts. We would like to add to our list of educators 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.
I am sure you have had the opportunity to work with an educator who is illustrative of our
state’s, and also nation’s best in teaching, and distinguishing
himself/herself above and beyond
established top-quality professionals in many of our schools. At this time, we are seeking
secondary level classroom teachers with five to 18 years of experience who are recognized by
peers and supervisors as unique in their professional growth. Principals and specialists, who are
within the first 10 years as an administrator, with no more than 20 total years
in education, 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.
325
W.
GAINES STREET •
TALLAHASSEE,
FL
32399-0400
•
(850) 245-0505
• www.fldoe.org
2013 Talent Pool Recommendations
April 5, 2013
Page 2
Please provide
CONFIDENTIAL
, succinct, and specific information regarding one to three
candidates on the following 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, May 24, 2013,
to the following:
Talent Pool Recommendation
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Room 126
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Thank you for your assistance.
TB/bh
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