Janet  M.  Stutz    Ed.  D.
14138  Sterling  Drive
Orland  Park,  IL  60467
Jmstutz_308@yahoo.com
708-­‐603-­‐8307
October  19,  2015
Dear  Search  Team:
I  respectfully  submit  my  application  for  the  Superintendent  search  for  Osceola  School  District,
Florida.
I  am  currently  the  Superintendent  for  Orland  School  District  135,  located  in  Orland  Park,  IL.      As  the
Superintendent  of  Schools,  I  have  worked  closely  with  our  Board  of  Education  to  implement  the  1:1   learning  environment  for  students  in  grades  3-­‐8,  facilitated  a  strategic  plan  with  our  Board  of
Education  to  focus  on  community  outreach  strategies,  technology  integration,  finance  strategies,  and   teaching  and  learning  opportunities  for  our  students  and  staff.          My  enthusiasm  and  collaborative   leadership  style  has  enabled  District  135  to  once  again  be  leaders  in  education.        I  am  seeking  the   opportunity  to  move  to  Florida  as  my  husband  has  retired  from  the  police  department  and  we  wish
to  seek  residency  in  the  State  of    Florida.
Prior  to  District  135,  I  was  an  assistant  superintendent  in  Hinsdale  School  District  181,  principal  for
Bednarcik  Jr.  High  School  in  Oswego  School  District  308  who  was  responsible  for  opening  two  new   facilities,  assistant  principal  and  athletic  director  in  Yorkville,  a  teacher  in  West  Aurora,  and  a   teacher/High  School  Coach  at  Mooseheart.        My  experience  and  leadership  in  creating  learning
environments  has  prepared  me  to  be  an  educational  leader  who  understands  how  to  prepare  our   children  for  not  only  their  world  today,  but  also  well  into  their  future.
I  am  passionate  about  education.    I  am  a  servant  leader  who  will  focus  on  student  learning  while   pledging  that  all  students  thrive  in  a  high  quality  educational  environment.      I  am  the  perfect   candidate,  as  I  will  lead  with  a  fresh  set  of  eyes  and  collaborate  an  action  plan  that  reflects  the   direction  of  the  Board.    Together,  we  will  enhance  student  learning  and  celebrate  their  success.      I   have  a  proven  track  record  for  hiring  exceptional  employees.      I  am  a  “hands  on  leader”  who  makes   decisions  based  upon  the  evidence  analyzed  within  the  data,  and  that  decisions  are  made  in  the  best   interest  for  all  students.      I  am  ready  for  a  new  challenge  and  I  have  the  relationship  skills  and  ability
to  move  your  district  forward.
I  have  served  in  two  large  unit  districts,  coached  high  school  athletics,  and  have  created  a  curriculum   program  that  has  exited  26%  our  ELL  population  from  services  bases  upon  recent  ACCESS  scores.      I   work  in  a  diverse  community  and  look  forward  to  the  opportunity  to  serve  in  Osceola.
I  am  an  experienced  administrator  who  is  prepared  to  face  the  many  challenges  in  today’s   educational  learning  environments.      My  husband  and  I  are  looking  forward  to  re-­‐locating  as  he   retired  and  we  are  looking  to  move  to  a  new  home.  The  qualifications  and  characteristics  appear  to   be  a  wonderful  fit  for  me.      I  look  forward  to  meeting  the  Board  of  Education.
Sincerely,
Janet  M.  Stutz  Ed.  D.

14138 Sterling Drive
Orland Park, IL 60467
630-603-8307 (home)
708-404-0474 (cell) jmstutz_308@yahoo.com
To lead as an innovated school district superintendent that will enable students to compete in this ever-changing global economy.
•
Educational Administration Doctoral Degree : (June, 2004) Aurora University, Aurora,
IL. Superintendent’s Endorsement
• Masters in Educational Leadership : (May, 1996) Aurora University, Aurora, IL. Type
75 Administrative Endorsement
• Bachelor of Arts : (May, 1985) Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. Type 03 K-9
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: July 2013- Present
• Assistant Superintendent for Learning Hinsdale School District 181: 2008- 2013
• Principal Bednarcik Jr. High School : (2002-2008) Oswego Community Unit School
District 308, IL
• Building Transition Coordinator : (January 2002-July 2002) Oswego Community Unit
School District 308, IL
• Assistant Principal Traughber Jr. High School :(August 2001-January 2002) Oswego
Community Unit School District 308, IL
• Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Yorkville Middle School : (1996-2001) Yorkville
Community Unit School District 115, IL
• Summer School Principal Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 : (1999-
2001)
• Sixth Grade Teacher Greenman Elementary School : (1995-1996)
District 129, Aurora, IL
• Sixth Grade Teacher at Mooseheart Elementary School :(1986-1995) Mooseheart, IL
• Orland School District 135 Superintendent: (2013-Present) Deployment of 1:1 technology program for students in grades 3-8. Collaborated with Board of Education to establish strategic goals to address short and long-term goals in the following areas:
Community outreach, Technology integration, Finance, Programs and Instruction, and
School Improvement. Planning and implementation for all day Kindergarten and early childhood programs, Planning and implementation to address diverse language learners.
• Hinsdale School District 181: Four Blue Ribbon Schools: (2008- 2013) Re-design of current technology infrastructure and platform implementation that fosters infusion of technology into classroom instruction. Innovative project implementation of two wind turbines for students to study alternative energy. Foundation grants support for science initiatives. Designed gap analysis tool for the common core standard implementation.

Developed new interactive curriculum template that fosters backward design model that aligns to the common core. Implemented SEL benchmarks in grades K-8. Implemented differentiation through “train the trainer” model for technology and classroom instruction. Implemented data warehouse, NWEA training and data analysis for principals and staff, and assessment analysis to foster teaching and learning, Technology
1:1 action research incorporating and iPad for every student. Nominated for
Distinguished Apple Award for @d181 research report.
• Bednarcik Jr. High School Principal: (2002-2008) Opened new school to accommodate 1100 students. Facilitated teams, technology integration, Character
Counts, Foundation award winner, Facility Audit that evaluated current facility to plan for the next 7 schools in five years, Wildlife conservation recognition, facilitated
Professional Activities: curriculum implementation and RTI, articulated curriculum alignment and program implementation with high school, facilitated 504 planning meetings.
• Orland Park Substance Abuse Program Co-Chair: (May 2015-Present) Currently, cochair the education and parent community committee to create action plans for the prevention of drug abuse in the Orland Park Community that is networking with area hospitals, police, fire, elected officials, state’s attorney, and health and human service organizations.
• High School and Elementary School District Articulation: (2013-present) Currently, collaborate with High School District 230 on a weekly basis regarding curriculum, instruction, student programs and district needs.
• Strategic Plan Facilitator : (2005-2008) Selected by the Superintendent to lead community members in the development and implementation for the Character Counts
Program as a part of our strategic plan.
• Superintendent District Facility Advisory Committee : (2002-2008) Assisted in the research, planning and implementation of new facilities to accommodated growth and meet the technology needs of the future.
• Opened Three Facilities : (1998, 2002) Opened newly constructed Bednarcik Jr. High
School and Homestead Elementary School. Transitioned Yorkville Middle School to new location in 1998. Assisted in planning modifications of facilities to support the middle school program.
• Oswego School District Referendums :(2002-2008) Assisted in the success of the 2002,
$155 million dollar building bond referendum, 2005 Educational Fund increase and the
2006, $450 million dollar building-bond referendum.
• Presented Character Counts Program : (2002-2008) Leader in the successful Coalition for the Oswego Community and surrounding areas.
•
Boundary Committee : (2002-2008) Served on a team to develop the boundaries for
Oswego Community Unit District 308.
• Adjunct for Aurora University : (2007-Present) Instructor for the Doctoral Program for
Administration Educational Facility Planning course.
• Adjunct for University of St. Francis : (2005-2008, 2015) Instructor for the Methods of
Research and Organization and Administration type75 program.
• Dissertation : (2004) Implementation of time and order: Planning the next seven schools in five years in the Oswego Community Unit School District 308.

• Oswego University Course Instructor : ( 2003-2008) Instructor for many teaching and learning strategies for teachers, discipline, crisis prevention, and differentiation and data analysis.
• Kendall County Network Project : (1998-2008) Co-Founded the Network project with
State’s Attorney to streamline communication throughout all organizations that work with our youth.
• Aurora University Presenter and Guest Speaker : (1996-2004) Selected to present over the years on curriculum and instruction, special education, and the 2004 Dissertation
Conference.
• Presenter at the AIMS and National Middle School Conferences :(1996-97)
Interdisciplinary Units for teaching and learning.
• Guest Speaker Dreyer Medical Clinic, CHADD and College of Dupage :(1999-2005)
Over the years participated in working with Physicians, parents and educators and provided strategies when working with students who have special needs.
• Certification Type 75 administration with a Superintendent’s Endorsement
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• National Association of Secondary School Administrators
• Published November/December 2007 Illinois School Board Journal
• IADDA State Award recognition
• Foundation Recognition Honoree
Dr. Mary Ticknor
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800 Porter Street
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630-257-5838
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8502 Bailey Road
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630-985-2000
Dr. Kevin Russell
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Dr. Bernard J. Jumbeck Administrative Center
6135 W. 108 th
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Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(630) 991-0414
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6611 W 171 st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4500