T, C. McSwain Elementary School 1101 N, Coalter St, Staunton, VA 24401 Kis Grocer Seosszane Prncpal Fax 03323955 September 8.2013 To Whoo It May Concern: ‘tiswith pleasure that | rite this leter on behalf of Ms. Amanda Goldstein, Ms. Goldstein was a practicum student in $* grade a MeSwain Elementary, Spring 2013.. While she embraced the Jcarning opportunities in 4* grade and became part of our school community. one example of her professionalism stands out. ‘Avnew family w McSwain Plementaryropistred tw chilren, in fst and second grades. The faniy didnot speak English nor did eho child. Although neiterchikl was in the grade level where Ms. Goldstein was working, sis lead ofthe shalleogss thes wo young ealdren were ‘experiencing. Ms. Goldscin shared tha she was well versed in Spanish and was willing tnanslate for both chikrem apd the parents. “The anxiety of moving fom Puerto Rico. able to omnnunicate with teachers or clases and the adjustments to anew school were made easier wih Ms. Golstein's assistance, ‘Ms. Goldsicin demonstrated exceptional professionalism as she voluntccred to assia this fail. Her ability te sonact and communisats withthe wo young children was critical to their ‘uansition o the United States and appublie school. Twas impressed with her initiative and are for these children! {am confident that Ms. Goldstein's desire to become a teucher will bea great asset toa school here she hegins her earwer. She exhibits a lave of eildren and the willingness to do whatever it takes to build relationships with children. Bila Kim Crocker