10C Yorkshire Street A\\ / 1) Lower level 4 \' /\ [| Asheville, NC 28803 Western Region Education Service Alliance ee Dr. Janet L. Webster, Ed.D. Director February 22, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, Melanie Shaver has worked with WRESA staff and events to promote quality training for our educators across the region. Her knowledge of the curriculum and ability to identify needs for training are important attributes for any educator involved in directing curriculum decisions and planning. Her creative ideas and suggestions have proven to be very beneficial in targeting needs of educators in a wide variety of curricular areas. It has been a pleasure to work with her on organizing and arranging events due to her responsiveness and positive attitude. Melanie has also been very involved in our monthly regional Curriculum Council meetings. She has developed a strong support system through networking with regional and state curriculum leaders. I highly recommend Melanie Shaver for the position of Chief Academic Officer for McDowell County Schools. Sincerely, Donor J Walsstyr Janet L. Webster. Ed.D. Director