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Research, Evaluation and Testing Department

March 24, 2017

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter in support of the application for John Phelps. I have
had the opportunity to witness Mr. Phelpss contributions to the students, staff, and community of
Anoka-Hennepin over the past six years. During this time frame, I have observed Mr. Phelps in
the role of High School Principal and, most recently, Central Office Principal on Special
Assignment.

Mr. Phelps possesses many qualities that lend themselves to success in the role of Superintendent
of Schools. First and foremost, he is student-centered, doing everything it takes to champion
educational attainment and increase learning opportunities for kids. Mr. Phelps masterfully
combines experience, research, and practicality in innovative and creative ways to support student
achievement, find effective solutions to overcome obstacles, and provide assistance to staff in
whatever manner necessary. Along with multiple other research-based best practices, Mr. Phelps
exemplifies the use of data to inform, verify, and validate decisions. He embodies a collaborative
approachability, balanced with high expectations of accountability. Together with accountability,
he offers encouragement, support, and the needed resources to produce desired outcomes. Mr.
Phelps is authentic, hard-working and persevering; undoubtedly going beyond the call of duty to
meet the needs of his educational community.

In addition, Mr. Phelpss strong leadership, poise, and professionalism in every facet of his
interactions are unparalleled. Not only is he visionary, recognizing the direction, strategies and
methodologies that will be of greatest benefit to students, parents, and staff, he also skillfully
embraces strategic planning, implementing the necessary supports to move a school and the entire
organization forward. Due to his outstanding leadership, demeanor, imaginative out-of-the-box
thinking, and demonstrated results, Mr. Phelps is respected among peers, staff and community
members district-wide.

It is with confidence that I recommend Mr. Phelps for the position of Superintendent. If you have
further questions, please contact me at 612-201-2426 or by email at
Johnna.RohmerHirt@ahschools.us.

Sincerely,

Johnna A. Rohmer-Hirt, Ph.D.


Director of Research, Evaluation, and Testing
Anoka-Hennepin ISD#11

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