Keith Palmer

Kpalmer1963@gmail.com
716 560-1050

5/6/2024

To Whom It May Concern,

I am pleased to recommend Ms. Carol Bush for the position of Elementary Principal. During my
professional relationship with Carol at Elba Central School, I witnessed her exceptional leadership
and dedication to educational excellence.

Carol excelled in fostering a collaborative and effective school climate. She successfully facilitated
numerous professional development opportunities that significantly enhanced our teaching
practices. Her strategic use of the Building Leadership Team to delegate and resolve issues
markedly improved both instructional quality and operational efficiency while at Elba.

Carol sincerely involved administrators, teachers, parents, and students in the decision-making
process. This inclusive approach not only enhanced commitment across all levels but also ensured
the effectiveness and sustainability of school initiatives. Her robust action plans, which focused on
student achievement, included innovative strategies such as departmentalization and targeted
instructional interventions.

Carol is a data-driven leader who used information effectively to guide instructional improvements
and professional development for teachers. Her introduction of tiered instructional strategies and
her adoption of the Reading Workshop Model demonstrated her capacity to adapt and implement
educational strategies that catered to diverse learning needs.

Highly visible in both school and community settings, Carol earned immense respect for her open
and honest communication, which fostered a trust that enhanced her leadership effectiveness. Her
presence at various events underscored her commitment to creating a positive educational
environment.

Based on her impressive track record and innovative approach to education, I am confident that
Carol will continue to thrive as an Elementary Principal. She is a dynamic leader whose dedication
to education and commitment to student success are genuinely inspiring. For any further
information or to discuss her qualifications in more detail, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Keith Palmer
Retired Superintendent
Elba Central School District