SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL| 9/3870 Shatuck Road» Saginaw, Ml 48603 usm 9 prone (080) 760-2982 * Fox (000) 797-1088 cea hey From: Janet remy ib Date: December 11, 2009 Subject: Recommendation for Sara Hoover 1 am writing this letter on behalf of Sara Hoover, candidate for an elementary special education teacher in your district. Sara has spent the fall semester as an associate teacher at Sherwood Elementary School. I have known Sara as an excellent cognitively impaired special education teacher and she has been able to create a classroom that meets the needs of a very diverse K-5 student population. There is always a constant flow of learning activities, which is no easy task in a classroom where children and staff come and go at various times throughout the day. She is student focused and is an effective instructor. In addition, Sara possesses a list of skills that make her a strong educator. She has the following traits. * Manages the division of labor between herself, fellow teachers and instructional a: tant * Ability to meet the needs of her students’ IEP and adjust instruction. Willingness to serve on committees and be available for many night activities © Possesses natural teaching qualities Sara would be an outstanding addition to any elementary professional staff.