a candidate for the Superintendency in Duval County, Florida, I would relish the opportunity to assume
the moral responsibility associated w
ith being the primary custodian of the educational well-being of each
and every student enrolled
in each ofthe 183 schools that make up the Duval County Public School
System; while realizing tha
t this task will only be completed successfully through working collaboratively
with all school and community stakeholders to de
liver on the very best education we can offer,
You wil
l notice, while studying my application packet, that I possess all ofthe prerequisites necessary to
continue the traditions of excel
lence that are hallmarks of the Duval County Public School System, while
furthe
r enhancing the district in those areas targeted for improvement. My previous working relationships
with excellent leaders/me
ntors, combined with my persona, collaborative leadership skills, professional
experiences
, awards, professional and community memberships, professional development activities,
writings and presentation
s have provided me with the experiences and prior knowledge needed to be a
st
rong candidate for this position. Combining this background with capitalizing on the skills and talents of
others,
I am confident that through a systemic process of determining what works, what needs to be
amended and
what needs to be abandoned, I can use my collaborative and servant leadership skills to forge
a
reputation of both academic and extracurricular excellence in the Duval County Public School System, on
both the state and national level, Such a reputation would be built on a foundation of et
hical behavior, trust,
transparency and service to all the children
, district employees and families of Duval County.
Having held every position from paraprofessional to Deputy Superintendent, I have a very in-depth
unders
tanding of those micro and macro issues that are prevalent in any school system. Given this
experience, I am c
onfident that my skills and talents will prove to be an asset when dealing with the many
DENNIS L. CARPENTER, EO.D.
opportun
ities and challenges that will continue to face the Duval County Public School System in this era
of in
creased accountability and financial uncertainty. In addition to my documented expertise in the area of
c
urriculum and instruction, I currently lead the human resources, business/finance, procurement, facility
construction
, transportation, maintenance and school nutrition functions in a district of 19,500 students,
with
a general fund budget of over $145 million.
I am confident that my application packet
. will illustrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, aptitude and
positive attitude necessary to lead.
a transitioning district, the likes of the Duval County Public School
System.
ver encountered any children in any group who are not geniuses. There is no mystery on
how
to teach them. The first thing you do is to treat them like human beings and the second thing you
do is l
ove them." - Dr. Asa Hilliard 2007
To Whom I
t May Concern:
Please accept my letter of interest and application for the position of Superintendent of the Duva
l C011nty
Pub
lic School System. As a proponent and product of public education, the most imperative civil right in
our country,
I would embrace the opportunity to serve as the ultimate advocate for the public school
students of Duval County, Florida
. The long term success and short term recovery of the democracy upon
which our country was built hinges on the ability of our nation's public schools to teach
all children
(including the approx
imately 125,000 enrolled in the Duval County Public School System) to think
critically, to excel in all content areas and some fonn(s) of extracurricular activities, and to become
I hope every Alcovy High employee documents every encounter with the principal at this school this school year and sends every item to the press. If she can hawk their emails through her devious husband then they should use the paper to advocate for them.
Get Almond Turner out on July 31. Get Eddie Johsnon out on November 6th. Diminish the duties of Dennis Carpenter. The system will only then begin to heal and change. We have already lost Baxter in the contest for who moves where. They are using the press coverage and DOE data as a case in point to buy homes in Walton and Morgan. Do you blame them? I blame the Chamber of Commerce. They should have applied pressure but now they don't deserve one more penny in their vault to fly around the world. When Alcovy High's grad rate drops 5 points it will be in the 50's which is disastrous and already it graduates the least HOPE eligible grads. Maybe it is what we get when we allow a husband to hire his future wife with no high school experience to run it just as Henry says for the MONEY. Oh six figures? Sure I"ll take that school.
WOW PEEPS these talking points and original Matthews letter tell it all. Matthews may not say it to the press but he wants Carpenter OUT of the way big time it is all in the ink Amici's party Number 2 was a smash hit with these docs.
So typical of Almond Turner and you know this is you work around him. Send me to Washington DC on your dime. Give me a monthly check on your dime. Send me to Savannah so I can eat on your dime. What have we got after 16 long years? A bunch of failure, fights, tasers, food fights, arrests, low grad rates, gangs at Alcovy High and a huge mess.
Iknowddatsright 9 months, 3 weeks ago on Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
As
a candidate for the Superintendency in Duval County, Florida, I would relish the opportunity to assume the moral responsibility associated w
ith being the primary custodian of the educational well-being of each and every student enrolled
in each ofthe 183 schools that make up the Duval County Public School System; while realizing tha
t this task will only be completed successfully through working collaboratively with all school and community stakeholders to de
liver on the very best education we can offer, You wil
l notice, while studying my application packet, that I possess all ofthe prerequisites necessary to continue the traditions of excel
lence that are hallmarks of the Duval County Public School System, while furthe
r enhancing the district in those areas targeted for improvement. My previous working relationships with excellent leaders/me
ntors, combined with my persona, collaborative leadership skills, professional experiences
, awards, professional and community memberships, professional development activities, writings and presentation
s have provided me with the experiences and prior knowledge needed to be a st
rong candidate for this position. Combining this background with capitalizing on the skills and talents of others,
I am confident that through a systemic process of determining what works, what needs to be amended and
what needs to be abandoned, I can use my collaborative and servant leadership skills to forge a
reputation of both academic and extracurricular excellence in the Duval County Public School System, on both the state and national level, Such a reputation would be built on a foundation of et
hical behavior, trust, transparency and service to all the children
, district employees and families of Duval County. Having held every position from paraprofessional to Deputy Superintendent, I have a very in-depth
unders
tanding of those micro and macro issues that are prevalent in any school system. Given this experience, I am c
onfident that my skills and talents will prove to be an asset when dealing with the many DENNIS L. CARPENTER, EO.D.
opportun
ities and challenges that will continue to face the Duval County Public School System in this era of in
creased accountability and financial uncertainty. In addition to my documented expertise in the area of c
urriculum and instruction, I currently lead the human resources, business/finance, procurement, facility construction
, transportation, maintenance and school nutrition functions in a district of 19,500 students, with
a general fund budget of over $145 million. I am confident that my application packet
. will illustrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, aptitude and positive attitude necessary to lead.
a transitioning district, the likes of the Duval County Public School System.
l County Public School System
Iknowddatsright 9 months, 3 weeks ago on Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
Dennis L~Carpenter
, Ed~D~ July 17,2012
Mcl'herson
& Jacobson, L.L.c. 7905 L St.
, Suite 310 Omaha
, Nebraska 68127 "I have ne
ver encountered any children in any group who are not geniuses. There is no mystery on how
to teach them. The first thing you do is to treat them like human beings and the second thing you do is l
ove them." - Dr. Asa Hilliard 2007 To Whom I
t May Concern: Please accept my letter of interest and application for the position of Superintendent of the Duva
l C011nty Pub
lic School System. As a proponent and product of public education, the most imperative civil right in our country,
I would embrace the opportunity to serve as the ultimate advocate for the public school students of Duval County, Florida
. The long term success and short term recovery of the democracy upon which our country was built hinges on the ability of our nation's public schools to teach
all children (including the approx
imately 125,000 enrolled in the Duval County Public School System) to think critically, to excel in all content areas and some fonn(s) of extracurricular activities, and to become
extraordinary readers, authors and orators
.
Iknowddatsright 9 months, 3 weeks ago on Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
Carpenter applies for Jacksonville superintendent position
Guess he was doing this when the stadium lights got left out.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 1 week ago on District 113 candidates talk charter schools, ethics reform
District 113 candidates talk charter schools, ethics reform
I hope every Alcovy High employee documents every encounter with the principal at this school this school year and sends every item to the press. If she can hawk their emails through her devious husband then they should use the paper to advocate for them.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 1 week ago on District 113 candidates talk charter schools, ethics reform
District 113 candidates talk charter schools, ethics reform
Get Almond Turner out on July 31. Get Eddie Johsnon out on November 6th. Diminish the duties of Dennis Carpenter. The system will only then begin to heal and change. We have already lost Baxter in the contest for who moves where. They are using the press coverage and DOE data as a case in point to buy homes in Walton and Morgan. Do you blame them? I blame the Chamber of Commerce. They should have applied pressure but now they don't deserve one more penny in their vault to fly around the world. When Alcovy High's grad rate drops 5 points it will be in the 50's which is disastrous and already it graduates the least HOPE eligible grads. Maybe it is what we get when we allow a husband to hire his future wife with no high school experience to run it just as Henry says for the MONEY. Oh six figures? Sure I"ll take that school.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 2 weeks ago on Jeff Meadors: Schools must prepare students for post-secondary options
Jeff Meadors: Schools must prepare students for post-secondary options
That's so right and I'm unstable as well.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 2 weeks ago on Jeff Meadors: Schools must prepare students for post-secondary options
Jeff Meadors: Schools must prepare students for post-secondary options
Hey gsm are u sure ur not unstable? Be careful referring your self in third person quan might label u unstable. Ha
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 2 weeks ago on BOE Dems go head to head
BOE Dems go head to head
WOW PEEPS these talking points and original Matthews letter tell it all. Matthews may not say it to the press but he wants Carpenter OUT of the way big time it is all in the ink Amici's party Number 2 was a smash hit with these docs.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 2 weeks ago on BOE Dems go head to head
BOE Dems go head to head
So typical of Almond Turner and you know this is you work around him. Send me to Washington DC on your dime. Give me a monthly check on your dime. Send me to Savannah so I can eat on your dime. What have we got after 16 long years? A bunch of failure, fights, tasers, food fights, arrests, low grad rates, gangs at Alcovy High and a huge mess.
Iknowddatsright 10 months, 3 weeks ago on Newton school board candidates discuss focus, perception
Newton school board candidates discuss focus, perception
Turner is to tied up in the Carpenter mess to be objective any more. Time for change.