Mesa Middle School 2555 Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 474-3400 fax: 473-4396 February 11, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: It is without reservation that I recommend Tiffanie Page for any teaching position in your district. | had the pleasure of working with Tiffanie during the 2015-2016 school year. During that time, Tiffanie displayed a strong passion and desire for education. As expectations rise for schools across the state, it is important that we find the right people to lead our students. Without a doubt, Tiffanie has the qualities and characteristics to become a strong educational leader. Tiffanie is a rare talent, and | have no doubt that her skill set fits all of the qualifications that you look for in your applicants. Tiffanie's strong work ethic has led to her students consistently receiving a high quality education. She had the difficult job of coming in after the start of the school year. This was never used as an ‘excuse and she worked diligently each and every day. She sets high expectations for each and every student, but most of all, she holds herself to an extremely high standard. She takes her profession very seriously and makes sure to meet the needs of each and every student that she works with. Working with Tiffanie was also a pleasure as she was easy to talk to and always open to new ideas and collaboration. She works very well in group settings and has the ability to see the “big picture”. She has a clear understanding of how to reach the goals she sets and is a very driven individual. Itis clear to me that Tiffanie Page has the makings of a strong and productive educator. She is highly motivated and will clearly thrive in your district. Her ability to continually move students forward will translate directly into her time as a classroom teacher. She has many critical attributes that will lead to a very successful career in education, so it is without reservation that | recommend Tiffanie Page for a position in your district. Sincerely, Vy Pande Y Derek Muetzel | Assistant Principal Mesa Middle Schoo! derek muetzel@Imusd.org