Bondurant-Farrar Community Schools Artifact

Artifact Title: Email for Bondurant Superintendent

Portfolio Author: Dohmen

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Iowa Teaching Standard #8 Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district.
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Adheres to Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.

Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state and law individual district policy.
Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.
Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.
Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.

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Description of artifact and how the artifact meets the standard:
I hold myself to a high standard of demonstrating respect for all learners and staff members. I consider myself an
important role model for the students that I teach. This is an email from the superintendent of Bondurant- Farrar School
District. After being asked to speak in front of the school board about our new reading series, I received this thoughtful
email from my superintendent. This email is a reflection of my display of respect and understanding of all learners and
staff members.
Reflection on artifact (what went right, what went wrong, how to make better)
This email means a lot to me as a teacher. As a second year teacher, I was very nervous and also proud to speak in front
of the school board. I was asked by our Reading Specialist teacher to discuss our new reading Journeys curriculum
including resources we use, items we like from it, and items we are still improving. I received this email the following
day from our superintendent after my speech. I was so overwhelmed with joy because it means a lot to me that our
superintendent took the time to sit down and write an encouraging email to me. It is nice to know that your hard work
and respect for my staff and students did not go unnoticed. I am going to continue to work hard and improve my
teaching skills through professional development and experiences. I work with great teachers and administers that are
motivating me to become better.