Distinguished Teacher and Principal Talent Pool Recommendation

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ACTION REQUIRED

March 21, 2017

TO: THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED

SUBJECT:   Distinguished Teacher and Principal Talent Pool Recommendation

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) would like to invite the education community to recommend distinguished classroom teachers and/or principals to be included in the Texas talent pool.

We invite you to recommend distinguished classroom teachers and/or principals who have demonstrated all of the following:

• Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school;
• Exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession;
• Contributions to education that are largely unheralded yet worthy of the spotlight;
• Strong long-range potential, as an early- to mid-career educator, for professional and policy leadership; and
• Engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the community.

Please complete a Talent Pool Recommendation form for each individual, including a
one-page letter explaining how this person meets the criteria outlined in this letter, and a resume for each recommendation.  All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
April 28, 2017.

We look forward to working with you as we continue our efforts to recognize the distinguished teachers and/or principals in the state.  For more information, please contact Viviana Lopez at (512) 463-5280 or by email at viviana.lopez@tea.texas.gov

Sincerely,

Viviana Lopez, Director
State and Federal Initiatives
Texas Education Agency