INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Kathleen Mulholland, Ed.D

Superintendent
Dirk Halupnik, Ed.D
Deputy Superintendent
Chief Academic Officer
J.T. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Karla Christian
Executive Director of
Human Resources
Rick Ironside, Ed.D
Executive Director of
Support Services
Julie Jensen
Executive Director of
Student Services
Jeri Ramos
Executive Director of
Technology Services
Barry Buchholz
President
Board of Directors
DISTRICT SCHOOLS
High School, 9-12
Jeff Gustason Ph.D
Principal
Excelsior 6-8
John Christian
Principal
Oak Ridge, 6-8
Erica Rausch
Principal
Bowman Woods, AK-5
John Zimmerman
Principal
Echo Hill, PreK-5
Dan Ludwig
Principal
Indian Creek, K-5
Tina Monroe
Principal

February, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
Kelsey Kempf would be a valuable asset to your school community. She
consistently demonstrates a passion for teaching and learning. Kelsey is a
reflective practitioner who fosters high levels of learning for all students. She
exemplifies the Iowa Standards for School Leaders.
Kelsey has taught at the elementary and middle school levels. Kelsey has
excelled at all levels due to highly effective communication, excellent
organizational skills, problem solving ability, and the ability to make effective
decisions. She consistently displays situational awareness that allows her to
meet the challenges of the school environment.
Kelsey has had the opportunity to be involved with curriculum work and
leadership opportunities. Kelsey consistently displayed the following teacher
leader standards (Learning Forward, February 2011):
Fostering a collaborative culture to support educator development and
student learning
Accessing and using research to improve student practice and
achievement
Promoting professional learning for continuous improvement
Facilitating improvements in instruction and student learning
Using assessments and data for school and district improvement
Improving outreach and collaboration with families and communities
Advocating for student learning and the profession
Kelsey has the knowledge and skills to be an outstanding principal. She has my
enthusiastic endorsement for any and all administrative positions for which she
may apply.
Sincerely,

Linn Grove, PreK-5

Chad Schumacher
Principal
Novak, PreK-5
Carol ODonnell
Principal
Westfield, K-5
Ed Rogers
Principal

Bob Read
Director of Middle School Teaching and Learning
Linn-Mar Community Schools

Wilkins, K-5
Marilee McConnell
Principal

2999 North Tenth Street | Marion, IA 52302 | Phone 319.447.3000 | FAX 319.377.9252 | www.linnmar.k12.ia.us