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March 1, 2011 TIME SENSITIVE MATERIALS TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: Subject: 2011 Talent Pool Recommendation The Texas Education Agency is looking to identify emerging classroom teachers and principals. These educators may be asked to serve on advisory boards and task forces and may become candidates for special recognition programs. I would appreciate your recommendation of individuals who are of great value to your community and the state as a whole. Texas is privileged to have a rich base of veteran educators who continue to be valuable resources in our educational efforts. To continue adding to that base, we are looking for educators relatively new to the profession who demonstrate unusual instructional and leadership ability, strong potential for professional leadership, and inspiring presence that impacts students, colleagues, and communities alike. Do you know relatively new secondary educators (6-12) who stand among the nations’ best, whose lessons are used as models, and who have distinguished themselves above and beyond as quality professionals? These individuals are building level personnel with at least five years of experience, and recognized by peers and supervisors as extraordinary leaders. While we are focusing on highlighting classroom teachers, submission of a principal or specialist is also acceptable. Please focus your recommendations on educators who are outstanding and who have not received other recognition for their talent and hard work. If you know of an outstanding secondary educator, please provide CONFIDENTIAL, succinct, and specific information on the enclosed form. All questions must be answered, preferably typewritten and up to three candidates can be nominated. Please include a one-page narrative with this form that addresses how each candidate meets the criteria mentioned in this letter, and a resume from their personnel file. Please keep this recommendation confidential and do not share with the individual. The deadline to recommend candidates is April 18, 2011. You may send the attached forms to: Marilyn Kuehlem If you have any questions regarding the nominations, please contact Marilyn Kuehlem at (512) 463-9103 or by email at marilyn.kuehlem@tea.state.tx.us. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in identifying these quality individuals. Sincerely,
Robert Scott
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