Stacks Image 3012
Diane C., Former Education Consultant, Professional Development Alliance

December 8, 2010

To Whom It May Concern:

I have had the pleasure of working with John in his many roles at the Professional Development Alliance (PDA) in Joliet, IL for over 7 years. As a Registrar, I have found John to be customer and detail oriented. He is consistently recognized as a leading reason that many educators feel welcome and cared for at the PDA. John voluntarily learned the role of Certification and Recertification Specialist for the three counties served and is now considered the certification expert. His ability to understand and interpret the complexities of the certification system put to rest many educators' fears.

I was able to witness John's expertise in the areas of data analysis, assessment, and curriculum through many observations of his graduate teaching career. John is known for his passion for the academic success of all students; his constant professional self-improvement; and his ability to embrace and implement new instructional methodology to improve student achievement - traits that are apparent in everything he does. John is unsurpassed in motivating and organizing educators toward the common goal of offering the best in math education for every student. John is also responsible for developing the integrated data base system, CEDARWOOD. His workshop facilitation skills in CEDARWOOD exhibit preparation, knowledge, and patience with those who are less mathematically and technologically blessed.

John's background and experience in an educational environment that prides itself on providing cutting edge instructional delivery have resulted in expertise that would benefit any educational community in a variety of ways. His personal commitment to excellence causes John to work extra long hours; to continually seek progressive professional development; and to pursue lifelong learning as exemplified by the recent completion of his doctoral degree. He has the capacity, organizational skills, and aptitude to provide any educational setting with an educator all students deserve and an employee willing to continually go above and beyond expectations. Most importantly, John exhibits a positive "can do" attitude in everything he attempts. The lucky educational community that hires John will enjoy a forward thinking, dedicated individual.

It is with utmost enthusiasm that i write this letter of recommendation for John Salzer. Please, contact me at any time regarding the opportunity before you to hire an educator who will make a real difference in your learning community.

Sincerely,

Diane C.
Executive Director of Schools
Rockford Public School District 205