NORTH CLACKAMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Instructional Services
Shelly Reggiani
Executive Director
13803 SE 47th Avenue
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

August 22, 2013

To the Director of Human Resources,
I am writing this letter on behalf of Crystal Ellis, an exceptional teacher educator and counselor
whom I have had the privilege of working with over the past several years. I first met Crystal when
hiring her for an elementary teaching position where I was principal. Crystal taught in the North
Clackamas School district as an elementary teacher and became an elementary school Counselor
and Behavioral Specialist. She has experience within North Clackamas and her previous school
experiences at grades k-6 and is a versatile and valuable team member.
Crystal has a natural talent in teaching and working with students. She has a strong grasp on
curriculum using the state and national standards along with the districts curriculum and is
experienced in using small group and whole group instruction. In addition to these, Crystal has
experience with multiple reading intervention curricula and assessments that inform her instruction.
Classroom management is a strong point for Crystal. She develops relationships with students and
establishes a high level of mutual respect in her teaching. Her students truly enjoy her and they
respond well to her. When in the classroom, she established classroom expectations early and used
clearly defined behavioral and academic classroom standards in her teaching. Students followed
her cues well. Crystal was able to accomplish more academically with students as a result of
establishing strong classroom management expectations and mutual respect.
The other teachers in the school knew Crystal to be talented, flexible, and committed to excellence
for her students. In both her roles as classroom teacher and school counselor, she participated in
team meetings, parent conferences, all staff development opportunities, and student assessment and
student placement meetings for special programs. She is very coachable and is not afraid to be a
team member. She is a true professional and I have greatly appreciated her.
Without hesitation, I am happy to recommend Crystal Ellis for a position in your school. She will
be an excellent asset.
Sincerely,

Shelly Reggiani
Executive Director, Instructional Services
North Clackamas School District