Supervisor Testimonials
“Ken is a dedicated and enthusiastic educator committed to the success of all students. He has a proven record of leadership at the school and is an outstanding teacher and team leader. Ken demonstrates collaborative practice with the full faculty and has exhibited the leadership skills important in a principal. He is a continuous learner and has the expertise to be a leader and a contributing member of a school leadership team. Ken demonstrates the actions of a leader both as a colleague with peers and as a member of the school community. He models his strong belief that every child can and will learn. With his Grade 5 team, Ken demonstrated superior teaching during my tenure as Principal. He is a leader in technology integration and can model this to other staff. Ken is trained in Readers/Writers Workshop and supported fellow teachers in implementing this strategy as an expected practice in teaching language arts. Ken is a strong communicator, routinely reaching out to parents to keep them apprised of their child’s progress and engaged in supporting their child’s success. He is well-liked by parents, students, and staff. Ken makes authentic connections, which enables him to build meaningful relationships and communities where all stakeholders feel cared about and are encouraged to care about each other. He poses skills needed in instituting change. When he institutes change, he does it empathetically, with the goal of doing what is best for learners."—Dr. Cindy Toland, Former Elementary Principal, American International School of Budapest
“Ken is a self-assured professional. His belief is that the relationships and bonds he makes with his students will allow for greater success and achievement in their learning. He is respected and well liked by students. Ken differentiates with his students, allowing them to work at their own pace while conferring with each student on the progress and next steps. When Ken has a concern about something within the school, he presents his beliefs professionally and keeps a solution-based approach to the discussion. I greatly appreciate his attitude and personality in dealing with some of the ups and downs an international school may have.”—Stacy Molnar, Former Elementary Associate Principal, American International School of Budapest
“One of Ken’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect with all types of students, and in particular those who may function ‘outside the norm.’ His skill in modeling expectations and positive attitudes comes through and sets the standard in his classroom. Ken’s learning environment is definitely student-centered, positive and encouraging, with a real feeling of ‘family.’ He makes learning fun for students, allowing his students to take responsibility for their learning whenever possible.”—Donna Kelley, Former Elementary Principal, American International School of Budapest
“Ken is a self-assured professional. His belief is that the relationships and bonds he makes with his students will allow for greater success and achievement in their learning. He is respected and well liked by students. Ken differentiates with his students, allowing them to work at their own pace while conferring with each student on the progress and next steps. When Ken has a concern about something within the school, he presents his beliefs professionally and keeps a solution-based approach to the discussion. I greatly appreciate his attitude and personality in dealing with some of the ups and downs an international school may have.”—Stacy Molnar, Former Elementary Associate Principal, American International School of Budapest
“One of Ken’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect with all types of students, and in particular those who may function ‘outside the norm.’ His skill in modeling expectations and positive attitudes comes through and sets the standard in his classroom. Ken’s learning environment is definitely student-centered, positive and encouraging, with a real feeling of ‘family.’ He makes learning fun for students, allowing his students to take responsibility for their learning whenever possible.”—Donna Kelley, Former Elementary Principal, American International School of Budapest