! g North Clackamas Schools ‘North Clackamas School District aC Snident Spor Services ‘engaged: inspired - ready Marina Rosh Deck Sha Fog 13809 se Webne es Mie Oregon 7207 (St) 3830 ax 6) 355-124 August 27, 2013 To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Crystal Ellis. | have had the delight of working with Crystal for the past four years at Oak Grove Elementary. She has supported students, staff, and families as a school counselor and behavior interventionist. Crystal shows a commitment to enhance the social and emotional learning of each student. She has worked collaboratively with general and special education staff to improve behavior outcomes for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs. Crystal has played an integral part in.helping families connect with community resources. For example, she collaborated with Trillium Family Services to secure a part-time mental health provider to support students during the school day. She has played an important role in the coordination and implementation of the Check- In Check-Out behavior intervention program at Oak Grove Elementary School. Her understanding of behavior management strategies has allowed her to conduct brief Functional Behavioral Assessments to develop effective behavior support plans for students with behavioral challenges. She has been successful in working with teams to assure contextual fit and fidelity of implementation of these plans. Lastly, Crystal is an amazing support to students, staff, and families. She listens with a caring heart and exudes a calm and positive energy as she approaches her work. Again, it is my pleasure to recommend Crystal for this position. If you have any questions, please contact me at (503) 353-5340 x32138. Sincerely, ON ey jpn Nebr Cesk” OO Mariana Rocha-Decker, Ph.D., NCSP Nationally Certified School Psychologist