“ 5541 Yonhi-dong, Suhdsemun-gu, Robert Black Assistant Head of School-Operations. Seoul 120-823, Korea Blair Lee Assistant Head of School-Academies “el: (82-2) 3303100 Kevin Baker High School Principal Fax: (82-2) 335-1857 Lynn Gaylord Middle Schoo! Principal Email sfoffice@seoulforeign.org John Gaylord Elementary School Principal Website: www.seoulforeiga.org Timothy Gray British School Headteacher June Kang Director of Communicationsand Development Seoul Foreign School Letter of Reference for Misty Skidmore January 10,2013 ‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘This is a letter of reference for Ms. Misty Skidmore. As Middle School Principal at Seoul Foreign School, this is my third year working with Ms. Skidmore. 1 had the privilege of hiring her three years ago when we were in need of a Grade 7 Humanities teacher; I'm pleased to say that her work for us has been exemplary. Ms. Skidmore is a valued and positive member of the middle school faculty, She is well respected by colleagues, students, parents, and administration, Seoul Foreign School, located in Seoul, South Korea is a pre-schoo! through grade 12 school with over 1500 students representing 55 nationalities. SFS has # rigorous curriculum and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); 8 ‘member of the Council for Intemational Schools (CIS), a member of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), and an authorized IB World School. Ms, Skidmore diligently prepares motivating lessons for her courses; she clearly communicates goals and holds high expectations for her students, Ms. Skidmore provides an array of motivating tasks, products and performances for assessment purposes. She also encourages risk taking, establishes good rapport with her students and recognizes their strong efforts. As a grade 7 Humanities teacher, she works closely with her other grade 7 colleague to ensure that content and assessments are aligned. Ms, Skidmore is a vital member of the Grade 7 team. In addition to teaching Humanities, she is an Advisory and Encore (exploratory elective) teacher. Her grade level team meets weekly after school and plans advisory and other grade level activities that serve to meet the socia/emotional needs of this age group. Ms. Skidmore skillfully weaves character education into every aspect of her job and isa positive role model for both students and adults, ‘Words that come to mind when describing Ms. Skidmore include, but are not limited to: innovative, energetic, collegial, highly competent, reliable, and compassionate, Her attention to detail and deadlines is very appreciated. Ms. Skidmore anticipates noeds and addresses concerns appropriately. She also relates with her students and colleagues beyond the classroom. Ms. Skidmore is actively involved in the sports program and has coached basketball in both the middle and high schools. She volunteers selfessly to assist as a chaperone for many of our events. She has a heart for service as seen in her volunteer work with 30 Hour Famine (World Vision) and various other charities supported by our school, For two years she served as a Discipleship Leader and met ‘weekly with a small group of girls to build relationships. Her commitment to the good of the order is highly valued. Ms. Skidmore is also a life-long learner; she seeks out professional development, In 2010 she was a member of a atfonded an Understanding by Design workshop so that she could apply this to unit planning. Most recently, she i pati 4 CoETaIL course to further develop her work with technology integration as SS evolves in its 1:1 laptop program. T highly recommend Ms. Skidmore for any teaching position for which she is qualified. I wish her all the very best in the future. Iam confident that she will be an extraordinary asset to any school fortunate enough to employ her. I would hire her again with enthusiasm! sincerely, 4 fO Lynn Gaylord MS Principal Seoul Foreign School ‘Theleteton BaceeaeSchoaln Sn © Acre The Wesem Asocaten Sehook snd Coleges LISA # tha Canirdge ntaton| anton # Regs Depstiner fer Cie, Sholeand Fas, UK ® Monber Nae! Azociation of Idgpnt Scho, EA Regn Coun of Oxrat Seh, Conc hte Sts Action f Citi Schoo lserinal Fale of Osh Schdsn Soul nSauhEat As Nel Mie Sipl Asciion ES