7- ANOKA-HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER David W. Law, Superintendent (2727 N Ferry St. * Anoka, MN 55303 $B 763-506-1000 « Fax: 763-506-1003 ©) anoka.k12.mn.us ‘To Whom It May Concer: John Phelps has requested a letter in support of his candidacy as he pursues a leadership Position at the district level. | have indirectly supervised John for three years while he was the Principal at Blaine High School, and directly supervised his intern hours as he works towards his Superintendent's license. It is with this background that | am writing this letter. As a building principal, John was noted for his commitment and passion for his school. Among our high schoo! principals, he was the most visible within our district and across the state attending events. From community parades and civic organization activities to school plays and athletic contests, John puts in the time to show students and parents his support. John walks the talk in terms of visibility. During the time he was principal, Blaine High School thrived in terms of community perception, enrollment, and program growth. As a Center for Engineering, Math, and Science his school was part of the Northwest Suburban Integration School District and was in high demand. Blaine was one of two schools we closed to open enrollment due to capacity concems. John has experience leading a large, comprehensive suburban high school, a top quality pre-engineering rogram, and working with an integration school district. During his internship, John has been exposed to many facets of the school superintendency. He has participated in large scale district strategic planning, the detailed work of carrying out istrict plans, and the time spent connecting with employees impacted by those plans. John hhas participated in community connections at many levels from legislative advocacy and school district associations to local community connection events like “coffee with the superintendent,” “student listening sessions,” and “lunch and listen with staff.” John has been involved with many different facets of the role of a superintendent. have found John to be incredibly positive, willing to take on any assignment, and passionate ‘about learning the role of the superintendent. He is also unrivaled in his loyalty to his work and his district. 1 have no doubt he will take these same attributes into any leadership role and give his full energy to find success, am confident John understands the challenges of the role and feels he is ready to take on this next level of leadership. id Law ‘Superintendent ‘Anoka Hennepin School District See ‘TomHeidemann, Choir Marci Anderson, Vice Chair Jeff Simon, Clerk Bill Hervey, Treasure lds, Director Nicole Hayes, Director .