Editor:
As an educator in Highlands County for 35 years, I would like to endorse Rebecca Fleck for Superintendent of Schools. Having worked with Becky for over nine years, I observed first-hand her leadership ability and dedication. She was always supportive of her staff, encouraging us to be innovative in teaching our subject matter. At Lake Placid Middle School, with Becky in administration, school morale, test scores and overall achievement was improved. As principal, her door was always open. If there was a need for our classroom, she did everything in her power to see that it was taken care of. Technology was significantly improved due to her placing special emphasis on providing our students with the tools and skills they needed then as well as those for their future.
Mr. Cox obviously recognized Becky's abilities as he chose her as his Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum. She is well-versed in all areas of education beginning in the classroom and moving into administration as assistant principal, principal, Director of M.I.S. Dept. (Technology) and now in her present position of Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum. In her present role, she is principal of the Career Academy at South Florida State College, supervises curriculum including, but not limited to HART, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Once, when LPMS administration was in turmoil and the principal was being replaced mid-year, Mr. Cox chose to send Becky back to the school to help stabilize the situation there. She accepted the duties of that interim principal position as well as continued her duties as Director of the MIS department. She did an admirable job in both positions. Becky has always demonstrated her desire to work hard and go above and beyond in any position she has held. She constantly strives to stay updated on new trends in education in all subject areas.
Mr. Cox is a very nice man. However, we need someone in the superintendent's position who has first-hand experience in all aspects of education. Becky Fleck is an award-winning leader and will use her expertise and leadership to improve the Highlands County School system. Vote for Beck Fleck. You won't regret it.
Nancy Jones
Retired Teacher/Coach
Lake Placid
Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - www.newssun.com/ltr-110712-jones