Through authentic experiences and relationships, FISD will graduate confident learners equipped
With the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in and contribute to a global society.
302 Laurel Drive • Friendswood, TX 77546 • 281-996-6620 • fax 281-996-2513 •
ltunnell@fisdk12.net
Friendswood Independent School District
Leah Tunnell, M.ED, RTSBA, pHCLE
Executive Director of Human Resources
T
o: Fall Undergraduate & Post-Baccalaureate Students
If you need observation hours for your alternative teaching program or college/university course work please read the following
requirements and complete the Field Experience/Observation Packet. Your request will be approved within five (5) business
days. FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING REQUEST IS OCTOBER 1,2020.
PROCEDURE FOR FIELD EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION CANDIDATES:
1. P
otential candidates requesting to observe classrooms should complete the Field Experience/Observation Packet on the
Human Resources page of the FISD website at myfisd.com.
2. T
he packet needs to be returned to Hope Coburn in Human Resources by email at hcoburn@fisdk12.net or may be delivered
to 302 Laurel Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546.
3. H
uman Resources will run a criminal history background check. If clear, the candidate will proceed. Please note: Fiel
d
O
bservers do not require fingerprinting.
4. Human Resources will coordinate placement with campus principal/designee.
5. H
uman Resources will send a coordination email to candidate and principal via email after placement has been assigned and
will provide contact information for the principal or designee and the student observer
.
6. A
fter the candidate has been cleared and receives the principal/designee’s contact information, the
candidate has the
responsibility to make the initial contact and schedule hours with the principal/designee.
7. T
he observer MUST sign in via RAPTOR each time he/she visits the campus and must follow district professional dress
code.
8. The observer bears the responsibility of getting any paperwork completed, signed and approved.
Any questions regarding Field Experience and Observation can be directed to Hope Coburn, hcoburn@fisdk12.net or 281-996-6604.
Fall observations must be conducted between October 21 - November 19, 2020.
Sincerely,
Leah Tunnell
Leah Tunnell
Executive Director of Human Resources
Friendswood ISD
281-996-6621