Bratek rec
- 1. January 4, 2014 RECOMMENDATION FOR CARLA KLEPPER I have known Carla Klepper since I came to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School on March 1, 2011. I soon learned that she was a teacher who had a long record of accomplishments during her tenure here. She served as head of the Integrity Council for three years after which she became head advisor to the Student Council. She was responsible for restructuring and revitalizing the work of these groups to become meaningful organizations in the life of the Upper School. Carla also initiated efforts to coordinate the event calendar for student clubs and organizations. Her abiding interest in teaching English and journalism found a number of outlets. She served as a founding member of the Poetry Contest Committee. She helped judge the poems and then read them at the chapel where winners were announced. A significant contribution to the Upper School program was the development of the WHIS broadcast journalism class. She was tireless in writing proposals for all aspects of the program; searched for external funding for equipment; worked contacts with media to expose students to professional journalists; and brought in experienced journalist to guest lecture. Carla was equally energetic in revitalizing the student newspaper, eventually creating an online version that was updated daily to augment the print version of the paper. Students have particularly appreciated the high quality of the college recommendations she wrote for them. Her recommendations became highly sought after by seniors each year. In many ways Carla has “done it all.” She has taught classes at every level of difficultly. She has organized and chaperoned student trips. She has been a presenter at professional conferences. Forseveral years she coordinated the Governor’s Honors Program. Currently, she is director of the Government, Politics and Media Institute for the school. The Institute will bring together educators and professionals in the three fields to explore the connections that exist among them. As director, she has been responsible for all aspects of the Institute, from planning and securing speakers to producing informational materials and marketing the program. Many of the students who have graduated from Holy Innocents’ and have had Carla for a teacher return to spend time sharing their latest accomplishments with her. She has a ready smile that makes it easy to talk with her. Carla Klepper is an experienced school person with many talents. She would be an asset for any school. Eugene A. Bratek Headmaster