nd High pcloo! Tkaanamose Pt Bhoomiagdate, MI Wondime: Digae beeen Phase (204) 821-3910 : : mt Seracet Fax (209) 521-3918 Bloomingdale Middle Rect Rew ‘Beckan South Haven Heaith System Auxiliary Scholarship March 30, 2016 To Wham I¥ May Concern Es with distinct pleasure that I weite this letter of recommendation for Hailie Wadley, who was/is a student in my Foundations in Personal Finance class during the Winter and Spring of 2015-16 Haile 1s truly an outstanding math student and one of the mast dedicated and hard-working students have taught in my 30+ years of teaching In the classrogm, Hailie has shown herself to be an enthusiastic and positive young woman with not only impressive academic ability, but also with an unquestionable drive and determination In Senior Math, students ore encoureged to examine their spending and saving habits as well as their financial goals, 10 reflect on them, and to moke necessary modifications in order to achieve their goals. Hailie has taken that challenge seriously and is, putting forth every ef fort to apply those financial foundations in her life as evidenced by her participation in classroom discussions. her part-time job at Wendy's in South Haven, and her pursuit of scholarships to help of fset the cost of schoo! and to provide her with the ability to avoid going into debt. She has already applied for and been chosen as a recipient of the Multicultural Leader Scholarship through Western Michigan University. She is foequently one of the first students to volunteer with an answer in class and her attitude helps to set a positive tone for the classroom She has been on the A/B Honor Roll throughout her high school career. She is an optimistic young women who gets along well with others. Her constant smile and her willingness to work hard have been a much eppreciated addition to my classroom, Outside the classroom, she also exhibits a drive and passion that will make her successful in life, She has been involved in Winter Guard for five years (as well as Color Guard for four), Her participation included the position of ceptoin of her team for two years. She was also an assistant coach of a team in Indiana. Hailie is involved in the Locota United Methodist Church. She lives with her mother who is single and on disability, so she works part-time te supplement her mother's income. She 15 currently in the Cadet Teacher program through the Technology Center in Lowrence and she teaches at the Bert Goen's Learning Center, where she works with autistic students from age 10-20. She has o cousin who is autistic. Her love for him sparked a sincere and passionate interest in the field of study she has chosen in occupational therapy. She job shadowed an occupational therapist at Bangor Elementary to confirm that «tis indeed the career path she wants to pursue. Inher words, “I like helping people live their lives ‘easier’ Clearly, she is a well-rounded person, excelling not only in academics, but also in extracurricular activities cond in service to others. I wholeheartedly recommend Hailie Wadley for the South Haven Health System Auxiliary Scholarship, I can think of no one who deserves it more. If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me, rely, ElterNedon— Ellen Nelson Bloomingdale Middle/High Schoo! Teacher elnetson@bdolecards.org 259-521-3910