SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87 * COOK COUNTY LaTesh Travis, 225 Forty-Sixth Avenue Kevin Grochowski Principal Bellwood, Illinois 60104 Assistant Principal Phone: (708) 449-3165 Fax: (708) 649-3046 March, 2015 To whom it may concern, am writing this letter of recommendation on the behalf of Ms. Jessica Deren. Ms, Deren is currently employed as a 5" Grade teacher at Jefferson School in Bellwood, Illinois where she works closely with her two grade level partners. Ms. Deren has built positive relationships with her colleagues and has participated in many school and district committees, Ms. Deren has built a positive classroom environment where students track their own progress and participate in learning activities that allow for full engagement. Her classroom instruction utilizes technology and provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their understanding in a digital format. She has served on our Positive Behavior Systems (PBS) team and assists in the implementation of school wide celebrations and problem solving in regards to student behavior and school wide routines and procedures. Ms, Deren has experienced success while at Jefferson School and will also attain success in many aspects of life and her career. If more information is needed, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below. hax Be Kevin Grochowski Assistant Principal ‘Thomas Jefferson School (708) 449-3165 - work (630) 630-7225 - cell BB oes wos paper "GOOD SCHOOLS ARE A COMMUNITY ASSET"