Beis SD Kearny High Educational Complex (250) 498.9970 USD Betionetway San Diego, CA 92111 ww sandinevkeamy ‘School of Digital Media and Design (DMD) February 8, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: Lauren Bagby isa highly effective English-Language Arts teacher who combines skill, intelligence ‘and deep care for students to have a powerful impact on their learning, Lauren recently completed ‘semester of student teaching at Keamy DMD, working with seniors in an Expository Reading and ve relationships in a Writing Course. Lauren’s student-centered approach helped her to build posi classroom comprised of students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Her strong pedagogy and grasp of the curriculum allowed her to identify areas of need for each student and marshal resources to be able to differentiate her instruction to help students grow along a series of learning targets in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Most significantly, Lauren guided her seniors through Our school’s rigorous and expansive Senior Defense process, preparing them through reflective writing assignments and presentation coaching so that they were equipped to defend their learning in front of ion for her work in preparing them for the Defense. Panel. Many students expressed deep appreci Every administrator knows that there are intangibles involved in the craft of teaching that often, determine the level an impact an educator can have on students. Lauren possesses many positive attributes that position her to be the type of teacher who transforms student learning outcomes for years to come. She is flexible, as seen in the ease with which she adapted to our school’s Linked Learning approach. She is organized, which was evident in the seamless manner in which she designed and delivered lessons. She is also dedicated, evidenced by going above and beyond to help with additional responsibilities across our campus to help our entire school run more smoothly. ‘There are many teachers who truly care for students and whom students like and enjoy, but who end up having minimal impact on student learning because of limitations in their approach. There are others who combine genuine care for students with powerful pedagogical approaches, earning respect and admiration from students and equipping them with 21*-Century skills that will transform their post- secondary prospects, Lauren Bagby is one of these educators — she promises to have a career full of success in working with students of all levels and backgrounds. I highly recommend her for your consideration. Be daw ba Robert Meza-Ehlert Vice Principal