Letter of recommendation for teaching credential program

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  1. 1 Keith Fuchs, Ed.D., Executive Director, LEaD Center CESA 6
  2. 2 Denise Pheifer, Executive Director, Wisconsin ASCD
  3. 3 David Gundlach, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Oshkosh Area School District.
  4. 4 Paul Reed, System Engineer, Menasha Joint School District
  5. 5 Mrs. Stacy Dornfeld,Former Governance Board President of UPM
  6. 6 References

Keith Fuchs, Ed.D., Executive Director, LEaD Center CESA 6

To Whom It May Concern: It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Carolyn Paine. Carolyn is a dynamic Instructional Technology teacher/director and a consummate learner. As a teacher she is committed to creating a positive learning climate for all of her students, colleagues, and community members. As a director she is a leader who seeks to create leaders, not followers. Her actions inspire others to dream more, learn, more, do more, and become more. As a learner she fully understands that unless she is constantly learning and improving her skills and abilities she cannot effectively impart the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for her to be an effective teacher.

Carolyn is an experienced teacher, who has served the Menasha Joint School District as a Teacher Advisor in Technology Integration for the past eight years. During these eight years she has consistently exhibited that knowledge, skills, and abilities required to maximize learning for both students and adults. Her enthusiasm and passion for technology engages others and brings excitement to the learning process for all learners. Her methods for imparting knowledge and creating application are inventive and creative. She is extremely dedicated and aggressive in assisting students and adults to effectively apply technology as a tool for learning. She is constantly seeking out opportunities for her students to apply that which is learned in the classroom to real-world experiences. She is a great coach who sees that telling is not enough, students must be shown, be given opportunities to try, possibly fail, and try again, until success is achieved. She daily makes a concerted effort to create a culture of learning in which every student and teacher with whom she works has an opportunity to engage in worthwhile and rewarding learning experiences. To accomplish this objective, Carolyn continuously seeks to improve her educational program and the manner in which it is delivered.

As a director and district-wide leader in technology, Carolyn has recognized that her role is to develop educators who fully understand the value of using cutting edge technology and who accept their responsibilities to maximize the use of those technologies in the learning process. She excels at providing students of all ages with the capacity and capability to apply those technologies in the classroom by establishing positive and collaborative relationships with each person with whom she interacts. She uses those relationships as the foundation for instilling within others an understanding of the content and a confidence in their ability to effectively apply technology to enhance and improve learning and achievement.

Mrs. Paine is able to experience a high level of success as a teacher, coach, and leader due to her ability to develop an excellent rapport with students, staff, and parents/community. This rapport is grounded in the fact that she truly cared about the success and well-being of each of her students, colleagues, and community members. She displays exceptional people skills and the ability to relate effectively with all with whom she comes into contact. Her strong communication skills, ability to analyze problems and create solutions, and willingness to sacrifice her time to make things better for others, truly make Carolyn a very valuable member of the Maplewood Middle School and Menasha Joint School District educational communities.
Mrs. Paine is a professional educator who has honed her skills and daily provided Menasha’s students and staff with maximum opportunities to learn, grow, apply, and succeed. She possesses all of the knowledge, skills, and characteristics required for a person to effectively fulfill the expectations and responsibilities of a leardership position. Should Carolyn leave Menasha it would be a great loss for Menasha, but, should she be selected to fill this role, it would be a great win for the State of Wisconsin. In conclusion, I would highly recommend Carolyn Paine for the position of Director of Professional Development and Training for AWSA. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (920) 236-0514 or contact me at .

Keith Fuchs, Ph.D.
Executive Director – LEaD Center
CESA

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Denise Pheifer, Executive Director, Wisconsin ASCD

Leading for Teaching and Learning

210 Green Bay Road

Thiensville, WI 53092

262.242.3771

www.wascd.org •

To Whom It May Concern:

On behalf of Wisconsin ASCD I would like to thank Carrie Paine for her service to the organization. For three consecutive years, Carrie provided WASCD with a team of students from the Menasha School District who enhanced our fall conference of 250 administrators, teachers, CESA and DPI representatives. Each year Carrie prepared 8-12 middle and high school students to provide technical support, conduct interviews and create podcasts at the conference. Her work on this project-based learning experience began well before and continued long after the three day

conference. The results enhanced our website with podcasts and interviews from the conference including noted education experts such as Carol Ann Tomlinson. Carrie’s work allowed the conference to continue virtually through the WASCD website.These projects have had a significant positive effect on our organization, as well as on her students. Conference attendees could observe the students in action. The Menasha Tech Team in their royal blue t-shirts were the model of a successful project based learning experience and a win-win for all involved.

Carrie not only trained her team of students in the technology which resulted in the interviews and podcasts but also in working with adults as their clients and working collaboratively with one another to get the work done. Every year a boardroom at the Paper Valley Conference Center in Appleton was transformed into a hub of energy surrounding the students’ work. Carrie was always there quietly directing, prioritizing, nudging and teaching. One year, a speaker did not show up for a 75-minute sectional presentation on the popular subject of technology in the classroom. Carrie stepped right up and said she would deliver the presentation. If not for her, we would have had several disappointed

attendees. Instead, she presented, fielded questions and received rave reviews. I popped my head in the room to see how it was going and you would never have known that she was not the original presenter. This is just one example of how Carrie works, always looking for ways to improve and help out.

Carrie’s dedication to quality work is apparent. My observation is that she is quick to involve students whenever possible and she works diligently to give them authentic  experiences. In this very unassuming way Carrie leads and motivates others.

Denise Pheifer

Executive Director, Wisconsin ASCD

David Gundlach, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent Oshkosh Area School District.

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is David Gundlach and I am the Deputy Superintendent for the Oshkosh Area School District. In my previous position as Director of Curriculum and Technology for the Menasha Joint School District I had the pleasure of working with Carrie Paine in her capacity as curriculum coordinator for instructional technology. I t is with pleasure that I write this letter in support of Carrie for positions in technology leadership.

First and foremost Carrie is a gifted educator who truly understands what integration of instructional technology means. She uses this knowledge to effectively build capacity in the staff that she is fortunate enough to work with. She has worked collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals of all ability levels to facilitate the integration of 21st Century Skills into their instructional practice.

In addition to Carrie's abilities as a technology leader, she has excellent rapport skills and the ability to work well with individuals from diverse technology back grounds and perspectives. She has leveraged this ability time and again to help more initiatives forward that have improved student instruction in our district. Her calm and reassuring demeanor often helps diffuse anxiety among staff as they attempt to change their classroom practice.

Carrie Paine is a talented technology integrator who is adept at analyzing the environment she find herself in and successfully working with others enabling them to integrate technology seamlessly into their curriculum. She is an avid learner who has the ability to synthesize what she learns and assist others in applying it to improve student learning. I enthusiastically recommend her for instructional technology leadership opportunities within your organization. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions that you may have.

Sincerely,

David J. Gundlach, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent

Oshkosh Area School District

920-424-0296

 

Paul Reed, System Engineer, Menasha Joint School District

To Whom It May Concern:

It is a pleasure that I write the following letter of reference for Carolyn Paine.  I have known Carrie as a colleague at the Menasha Joint School District for eight years.

Carrie and I have collaborated on several projects.  In every instance Carrie exhibited a level of professionalism that is beyond the status quo.  She maintains positive working relationships with team members while fostering open communication filled with candor and integrity. 

I know of Carrie's continued interest in technology training programs related to student and peer development. She has instituted many impressive programs for her students and peers, and it has been an honor to consult with her on some of these projects. I have the greatest admiration for her work.

I volunteered to write this recommendation for Carrie because I am very grateful for her assistance in technology issues at Maplewood Middle School.  I am very confident that she has the intelligence, work ethic and communication skills to add value wherever she works.

Please fell free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

Paul Reed

Systems Engineer

Menasha Joint School District

920-967-1430

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Mrs. Stacy Dornfeld,Former Governance Board President of UPM


To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to recommend Carolyn (Carrie) Paine as a candidate for Professional Learning
Coordinator. I served as the former President of the United Public Montessori (UPM) Charter School
Governance Board. Carrie and I worked together closely as members of this board to bring about
positive change at UPM over the course of the last school year.
Carrie’s leadership and intuitive decision making skills were a great asset to United Public Montessori
during our time working together, and will benefit current and future UPM students for years to come.
First and foremost, Carrie’s overwhelming priority is for the well-being and success of all students.
She is a true innovator and is always generating and recommending ideas that are beneficial to the
students, staff, and administrations of districts she is involved with. Carrie generously volunteered to
facilitate goal setting for the UPM Governance Board and was successful in bringing a diverse group of
individuals together to work toward common goals while acknowledging and respecting all viewpoints
at our annual retreat this past winter. She has the confidence and knowledge to act decisively. Carrie’s
dedication and commitment to the success of all students will leave a positive impression on the
students and colleagues who are fortunate enough to interact with her.
For these reasons, I believe that Carrie will make an excellent Professional Learning Coordinator. Should
you have any questions, feel free to contact me at or 920.739.2270.

Sincerely,

Stacy Dornfeld

Former Governance Board President

United Public Montessori

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References

 Name Position  Address  Phone
Bev Sturke Maplewood Middle School Principal 1600 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
920-967-1600 Work
William Schmoliske Maplewood Middle School Assistant Principal 1600 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952   920-967-1600 Work
 Barbara Natelle Administrator    755 Scheuring Road DePere, WI 54115 920-497-5067
 Stacy Dornfeld  Former Governance Board President of UPM 1018 S. Violet Lane, Appleton, WI 54914   920-739-2270 
Kevin Herrling  Athletic Director Appleton High School 863 East Broadway Dr., Appleton, WI 54913  920-574-8341 Cell
 920-832-4307 Work




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