| The following is taken from a letter of recommendation written for Beckie in July, 2010 by Dr. Pat Stall and excerpted here with Dr. Stall’s permission: Impeccable integrity, unmatched professionalism, avid listener, engaged learner—these are just a few of the descriptors I have for Beckie Garrett. …her attention to detail, extensive knowledge of education and teaching, and her perspective of learning and teaching were qualities that would enhance our credential program… Beckie exhibited a keen ability to question practices and make concrete suggestions that resulted in a more visible and concerted focus… Her unquestionable commitment to social justice and to high quality education for all children make her the quintessential board member. …Beckie has a breadth and depth of knowledge in K-16 education, including leadership and federal and state policy as well as linear and horizontal learning trends and issues that impact students in both positive and negative ways. Through her actions as a high school teacher, university instructor, and school board member, it is evident that her primary focus is on serving students. She listens to teachers and students, engaging in productive and sometimes difficult conversations aimed at questioning practices and beliefs that influence the quality of education delivered to students. While Beckie is most assuredly a supportive and positive leader, she does not shy away from controversial or differing perspective. Rather, based on solid data and research, Beckie uses her passion eloquently and persuasively to inform the conversation… Pat Stall, Ph.D. Endorsers Dr. Larry Maw Robyn and Dr. Bill Streshly Mary Borevitz Kathy Rocha and Dr. Victor Rocha Dr. Mark Baldwin Ken Broach Tanis and Alan Brown Dr. Anne Rene Elsbree Elizabeth O’Toole Jack and Jan Ashby Dr. Patricia Prado-Olmos Cherryl and Andy Baker San Marcos Educators' Association Heidi and Dennis Schloss Anna and Scott Winn Terri Christofk Katie and Gil Jaramillo Julie Rich Scott Gross and Jay Franklin Dr. Annette Daoud Karen Oberlander Darius and Robin Khayat Patti Pettigrew Eileen and Terry Ogden Gayle and Rick Williams Dean Nelson Barbara and Junior Morton Pam Lindamood Lisa and Brady Stout Kirk Effinger Yvonne Fojtasek David Woodard Pat and Sue Kelly Audrey Quirk Janice Chapman Pat and Larry Walker Sandi Sawa Heidi Paul Janet Gidner Dr. Erika Daniels Sherri and Dean Faulkner Sally Benjamins Carol Gidner Janet Paul Garnet Kelly Doug Rider Ruthie Wheeler Sheila Trebbin Holly Balardeta Karin and John Wilson Marj Lacey Angie Ferguson Amy Champion Margaret and Joe Meyers Stephanie and Jeff Walker Jennifer and Eric Olson Virginia and Clyde Kodadek Gary Taylor and Gene G. Heard, M.D. Janet Meeker Susan Lewis Dawn Durbin Anna Fleming Megan Freeman Brigitte Sagasser Ella Harman Kathie and Alan Freeman John and Barbara Cole Tim Durbin Karen Mace Les Samenow Seena Trigas Sheila Morris Jolene and Tom Clark Cory and Drew Swonetz Laura Laird Jeff Montooth Lynne McCarthy Cathy Hicks Larry Osen Gini and Tom Gnibus Jay Petrek Sharon and Dan Jenkins Randy Walton Janine Burton Hillarie and Tom Coleman Randy Wilson Brian Stevens Beth McNalley Carleen and Darwin Southard Marcia Kern and James M. Stern Dilcie Perez Carol and Dave Foster Yvonne and Kim Brett Julie Christ Elissa Cassella Dave Clark Pia Harris-Ebert and Pat Ebert Ron and Candy Layton Elva Cisneros Bonnie Bagheri Brianna Poltl Allan Brent Paige Santos Susan Spock Linda Perdue Lori and Donald Falk Robin Falk Chris Orlando Janet McClean Pam Bancells Cathy and Chuck Tarquini Bryan Devore
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