Iver C. Ranum Middle School 2401 West 80" Avenue Denver, CO 80221 Charisse Goza, Principal Phone: (303)428-9577 ‘Thomas Evans, Assistant Principal Fax: (303)657-3952 Website: http:/ranum@adams50.org May 12, 2011 To Whom It May Concem: am pleased to be writing a letter of recommendation for Khristy Wisson. Khristy has been a Literacy teacher at Ranum Middle School for this school year, 2010-11 and as the building’s Instructional Coach, I have observed Khristy teaching and working with her students. Additionally, I have worked with Khristy on various committees in our building as she has served as the Literacy department representative on the Building Leadership Team and the Instructional Design and Delivery Team. Khristy has a passion for teaching and working with students. She is enthusiastic, organized and willing to go the “extra mile”. She plans with the end in mind. She sets high standards for herself as well as for her students and is cognizant of cach of her student's developmental stages and strengths. Khristy expects quality work and she meets the needs of individuals by differentiating for her students and is constantly striving to improve her instruction. She is very reflective in her practice and uses formative assessments to drive her daily instruction, Khristy has a clear understanding of the content standards and is able to convey that understanding to her students in a ‘concise yet understandable way. She relates well to her students, and to her peers, and is a team player in every way. She approaches every day with a positive attitude and is professional in her relationship with parents, colleagues and students. highly recommend Khristy Wisson as a dependable and professional educator. She is a lifelong learner and a positive advocate for students. Her dedication, confidence and enthusiasm would be a benefit to your school or program. Sincerely, Kha hk adh Cinta Rhonda Johannes PAL Instructional Coach Ranum Middle School Adams County School District 50 Westminster, CO. 80030