Support Wheaton

Editor,

This letter is in support of Dr. Craig Wheaton for Superintendent of Schools.

I have known Wheaton for over 19 years. I first met Wheaton when he was an elementary principal with Corcoran Unified School District.

the time, I was a counselor working at the middle school in Corcoran.

Being a new co-administrator, I was extremely impressed with Wheaton’s eagerness to provide support to our newly-appointed principal and site administration.

Wheaton made numerous visits to our campus to meet and observe our site administrative team.

His support, guidance and honest feedback provided me with the foundation and confidence to become an effective administrator.

After leaving Corcoran Unified, I worked with Visalia Unified for 15 years as a school administrator.

I had the privilege of, once again, working with Wheaton. Wheaton served as an area administrator and superintendent for Visalia Unified.

Therefore, I had the opportunity to continue my interaction with him both at the school site and community level.

Wheaton and I served on several community organizations including: Tulare County Hispanic Leadership Network (TCHLN), California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA), and Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).

Throughout all these years, I can honestly say that Wheaton has proven to be a man with great character, leadership, creativity, respect and commitment.

Wheaton has demonstrated the ability to work in diverse communities, set rigorous standards for students and staff, develop effective college and career programs, and most importantly acquire positive results in every capacity he has served.

I believe Wheaton will make an amazing superintendent. As a community, we need to support a leader with a vision to help the Central Valley excel in all aspects of education and lifelong learning.

Wheaton has the heart, passion and leadership to make our community great.

Our students deserve not only a great education but also a great leader.

Emily Rodriguez, ED.D. Principal of Freedom Elementary School in Farmersville