"Kathryn is intelligent, curious, creative, hard working, and caring. She is a very good writer and communicator. She cares about others and seeks to interact with and impact her society." —Dr. Rickey Cotton, Professor of English, Southeastern University

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"Kathryn with her natural leadership ability, has been instrumental in organizing the changes and seeing the committees' work thru to the end product. Kathryn is also an excellent public speaker and moderator of large groups. She has a rapport with her audience and control when necessary when dealing with student groups. She is to be commended for her excellent work and leadership...." —Karen Sparrow, Teacher; Addressing volunteerism role with Gilchrist County School Board Advisory Committee

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"Kathryn is a person of outstanding leadership capabilities. Her personal concern for others is one of the many attributes that makes her capable of strong leadership. I can see the genuine respect that peers hold for Kathryn. She is a very outgoing, yet not demanding type of person....Kathryn is a rare type of individual that you don't often see."—Kevin Harrison, Minister

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"You deserve much credit and recognition for your excellent work.... Accordingly, ACE would like to present your award in the presence of your colleagues from around the world.... Many members will want to see your work and discuss with you how you accomplished your task so successfully...." —Mr. Terry Meisenbach, University of Nebraska; ACE Vice President

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"You have always impressed me with your drive and enthusiasm... and with your communicative skills, both oral and written, you have the world at your command. I will always be in there pulling for you!" —Dr. John Wright, II, Dean, University of Florida, College of Journalism

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"Thank you so much Kathryn. I am very appreciative of your ability to be patient, calm and upbeat during the thick of things. Again, thanks for your commitment. I enjoyed working with you and hope we can team-up again."—Jani Farlow Spede, Media Pro

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"I am so glad things are going well for you. But I am not surprised because I was always impressed with your intellect, your ambition, and the important role you provide for young, modern women! You go!" —Joanne Factor, NY Media Pro

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"You're certainly serving as my PR mentor. Your tips and all of the work you've done creating publications are always in the back of my head when I'm designing.... Your advice has been priceless. ...Thank you so much for allowing me to job shadow you... Thanks for all your insight and advice." —Natalie Ebig, student, Central Michigan University

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"I want to personally thank you for the excellent, professional work you accomplished. In spite of often 'trying circumstances,' an impossible deadline, and other difficulties imposed, you delivered a first-class product. You are to be commended." —Patricia Calvert, Deputy Administrator, CIT - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

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"Thanks for doing a terrific job." —Linda Foster Benedict, University of Missouri

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"My sincere thanks to Kathryn for her very nice comments in the Journal... I appreciate them all the more because she obviously must have actually READ the damn thing! Thank her for me, please." —Mr. Jan V. White, Author

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"I just wanted to send you a note to let you know that your letter to 'Executive Female Magazine' will be published in our upcoming issue." —Nina, Executive Female Magazine

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"Thanks, Kathryn, for being so alert. You are to be appreciated and congratulated."—Joyce Dolbier, Senior Editor, IFAS Media Services, University of Florida

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"It was indeed a pleasure talking with you. You did an excellent job conducting the media interview. Your questions were focused and allowed me to adequately respond. I wish you every success in the future."—Michael McKinney, Extension Agent, Public Policy Education, Hillsborough County, Florida

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"You're one hell of a lady!" —Roger Burnham, TV producer

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"Kathryn, your style of writing is a pleasure to read--vigor and originality--filled with unexpected turns of phrasing and the perfect one-word choice. It would seem that the writer is an experienced writer.... I was really touched by the generosity and thoughtfulness that I see in this very fine young person, the quality of this person, you, Kathryn. I see unusual talent of vision there too on those written pages.... Keep climbing that ladder of life and do not forget how very special you are to so many people."—Joyce Dolbier, Communication Specialist/Editor, University of Florida

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"Congratulations on the nomination. It is an honor for me, as Regional Director, to claim you as a member of our region!"—Katie Lamar Smith, Auburn University, Information Office; ACE Regional Director

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"See you at the President's Box!" —Jack Battenfield, Office of the President, University of Florida

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"You're a good guest! Will you come back?" —Bill Bailey, Radio Host, Dateline City Hall, City of Saginaw

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"I can say I knew her when." —Dr. Linda Henderson, Author; Instructor, Northwood University

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"Congratulations on being WMPX's Woman of the Day!" —Tom Steele, WMPX General Manager, Midland, Michigan

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"You should be a stand-up comedian! You've obviously spoken in front of groups quite often." —Susan, attendee at charity award ceremony

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"I know I've told you many times, but you're a wonderful writer. I'm sure that will continue to benefit you." —Dr. John Wright, Dean, University of Florida, College of Journalism

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"She is always well prepared whether on task at work or delivering a talk to a seminar group at an international conference. She was a delightful asset to our team during its presentation of a seminar in Vermont." —Joyce Dolbier, Lead Editor, Journal of Applied Communications

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"First, she works well with many different types of people... She has a strong sense of organization and pays attention to detail.... I would rank her people skills as superior. She is able to deal effectively with a wide diversity of personalities and viewpoints. She participates as part of a team, contributing skills and ideas. Kathryn brings a strong academic perspective to her work, which broadens her perspective and makes her very valuable.... She is enthusiastic, competent, enjoys challenges and works well with others to meet and master them." —Julie Graddy, Associate Director, IFAS Media Services, University of Florida

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"She has a very positive attitude about her work, customers, and coworkers. She is a competent and highly dependable worker in a very demanding role.... She continually demonstrates outstanding abilities while assuring creative and high quality error-free publications and projects.... She often meets to consult and advise on communications strategies that assure that customers receive the best communications products available.... I have been impressed by her skills in writing and editing and have called on her to assist in several complicated projects.... She is a very capable person in all areas of publication publishing and technology.... She is a very well liked, highly respected and honored communications professional...." —Mr. Ashley Wood, Associate Director, IFAS Media Services, University of Florida

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"Thanks for all your help!"—Dr. Jerry Baker, Professor of Educational Leadership, Saginaw Valley State University; previous Assistant Superintendent of Tampa Schools

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"You make us proud."—Grandma

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