May 3, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to have this opportunity to bring to your attention the talents of an
outstanding teacher with whom I have had the pleasure of working. Deanna Knight has
been a colleague of mine during this current school year.
Deanna's natural talent for teaching was evident from the very beginning. She is a
creative and very dedicated teacher. She comes in early to make her lessons effective and
fun for her students. Her students are offered exciting and creative lessons to capture their
interest. Her classroom is alive with colorful, thoughtful projects that students have
completed as they apply what they have learned. Deanna makes sure that, as a new
teacher, she is well equipped to deliver each lesson with complete confidence. We have
had many discussions on the art of teaching and lesson design. Deanna's lessons are well
paced and varied. She has demonstrated a deep knowledge of the different teaching
methodologies for the second language classroom. Students are regularly asked to
incorporate many different learning styles.
Even though this is her first year teaching, Deanna has grown tremendously as a teacher
and made many contributions to the International Language Department. Deanna has
made herself a valuable member of our team. For example, Deanna wrote the curriculum
map for level three Spanish. In all ways Deanna promotes the study of foreign languages
and supports her colleagues. She has even worked to help set into place the new systems
for the collection of data necessary to meet the Student Learning Objectives.
Deanna has met the challenges a first year teacher faces with a sense of composure that is
very impressive. I am proud the field of education is attractive to such a gifted young
woman. Johnsburg High School benefited greatly from Deanna's talent and energy. We
will miss her. I know she will be an asset to any school that is fortunate enough to hire
her.
Sincerely,

Carol Richardson
Leadership Person International Department
Johnsburg High School