Lynn Padrick Hartzler

When I met him, Lynn Hartzler was a retired annuitant, working part time and keeping everyone in the state well-informed about nuances of the law regarding independent study and alternative schools of choice. He was an amazing mentor as I learned the job and continued to rely on him for understanding the law. He was tireless in corresponding with both schools and parents when they had concerns and questions.

I was blessed to work with Lynn and to learn from him about serving students...

I worked with Lynn at the California Department of Education after he retired. I say retired because even as a part-time consultant he worked circles around many full-time people. He was the Department's institutional memory not only on independent study and alternative education but on many other educational options and issues. Many colleagues including myself depended on his wise counsel. I should add that Lynn's passionate advocacy for children who needed a non-traditional educational path...

I worked with Lynn at the California Department of Education after he retired. I say retired because even as a part-time consultant he worked circles around many full-time people. He was the Department's institutional memory not only on independent study and alternative education but on many other educational options and issues. Many colleagues including myself depended on his wise counsel. I should add that Lynn's passionate advocacy for children who needed a non-traditional educational path...

I remember Lynn as a gentle and strong soul--I wish I had known him better.

Lynn was a good friend and an outstanding supporter of parents, students, and local administrators in the Independent Study Programs of California schools. It was a great pleasure to work with him and to benefit from his thoughtful advice.