205 Clydesdale Dr.

Stephens City, VA 22655

April 18, 2016

Joseph Salyer
161 Apple Pie Ridge Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603

Dear Mr. Salyer:

My name is Jef Spiva and I am a student at Lord Fairfax Community College and
have just completed my teaching practicum for my EDU 200 class. The purpose for
this letter is to express my gratitude and appreciation to you for allowing me to
complete my practicum at your facility. This experience in an integral step in my
journey to becoming a teacher, and without the participation of local schools, that
wouldnt be possible.
Mr. Reed was my cooperating teacher. I would like to take this time to tell you how
fortunate your school is to have Mr. Reed as a teacher. His extensive knowledge of
History, alone, would be enough to qualify him as an exceptional teacher, however,
he is much more than just a fact dispenser. His ability to make history interesting
with a mixture of storytelling, humor, and charm, keep his students actively
engaged in what hes teaching. More importantly, Mr. Reed displays many of the
classroom management techniques and research-based teaching strategies that are
not only taught in textbooks, but are also proven methods for success. His
understanding of how to design a lesson plan that incorporates elements that
address all learning styles is quite impressive. I feel very fortunate to have
mentored under Mr. Reed.
In closing, I would like to thank you once again. It was a pleasure spending time
with your teachers and students.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Spiva
205 Clydesdale Dr.
Stephens City, VA 22655