Executive Feedback on Robert L. Reeves, Ph.D.

1. Dr. David Hughes— Superintendent, Escondido Union High School, Escondido, California
"Dr. Robert Reeves led the Poway Unified School District in a Strategic Planning effort that transformed the entire organization. It provided motivation and guidance to all employees, allowing everyone to exercise their own talents within the parameters set by the mission and values of the district. Student learning became the focus and rallying cry, creating positive changes in virtually every aspect of district operations."

2. Dr. Rudy M. Castruita— County Superintendent of Schools, San Diego, California
"It is an honor to share with you the tremendous leadership Dr. Robert Reeves has provided, not only as the superintendent of the Poway Unified School District, but to the other 41 district superintendents in San Diego County. Dr. Reeves' vision and ability to coalesce various factions of the educational community in order to bring focus to an end product is an invaluable asset in Strategic Planning."

3. Dr. Walter L. Swanson— Superintendent of Schools
"I have had the pleasure of working with Bob Reeves in the Poway Unified School District in the Strategic Planning development process. The process that was followed was to develop the values of the school district organization followed by a mission and vision of the future to chart desired growth. I have employed the Strategic Planning process in four school districts."

4. William P. Tudor— Executive Vice President, Scantron Corporation
"Your strong organizational abilities along with your uncanny ability to focus educators on the important tasks made Poway Unified School District one of the best in the state. I was personally impressed with your understanding of assessment and the complete school accountability process."

5. Honorable Dede Alpert— California State Senate; Honorable Charlene Zettel—California State Assembly
"Dr. Reeves is one of our state'­s and nation'­s most highly regarded and renowned education leaders. He directed the growth of the Poway Unified School District toward its present distinction as one of the state'­s most comprehensive and dynamic school districts as evidenced by the District'­s commitment to excellence and to its students."

6. Brian Maienschein— Councilmember, City of San Diego, California
"Dr. Reeves has been an effective educational leader in creating a core value of 'All Students Learning ~ Whatever It Takes' by focusing the District'­s attention, resources, and energy in the pursuit of excellence in a learning organization."

7. Mayor Susan Golding— City of San Diego, California
"Dr. Reeves implemented a 'Strategic Planning Mission Statement' and 'Core Values and Goals,' displaying great expertise in organizational development and the change process. He placed great emphasis on technology in the schools; The Poway Unified School District is on the leading edge of the Technological Age, producing well-trained students able to excel in college and to successfully compete in the ever-changing market place."

8. Jill Sorenson— Executive Director, Casa de las Campanas, San Diego, California
"Dr. Robert Reeves and I collaborated in the development and follow-through of the Strategic Plan for our retirement community. His input and leadership during this process was extremely valuable to the community. He has a real knack for allowing all participating parties (in our case, residents, staff, and board members) to express their opinions and viewpoints, but then knows when to close the discussion, reach agreement, and move forward positively."

9. Dr. Lawrence W. Lezotte— National Education Consultant, Effective Schools Products, Ltd.
"I have found Dr. Reeves to be a capable leader who has the skills necessary to facilitate the Strategic Planning and continuous school improvement process so necessary to creating effective schools. In my experience, he truly 'walks the talk' of the Effective School process and would be an asset to any project designed to improve student achievement."

10. Leslie Fausset — Former California Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction
"This is written in acknowledgment and recognition of the positive impact that Strategic Planning can have on an entire educational system. With the process of Strategic Planning under Dr. Reeves' leadership, the mission and direction of the district was clarified and crystallized. Additionally, the mission, goals, and vision of the district was communicated throughout the organization as well as throughout the community. The core values that were established became part of the language in talking about or referring to the district. Our main mission and focus allowed us to target work and manage external forces that could have diverted us from our primary mission."