Mary Gail Stablein ‘Else Allen High School Andy Ce Principal Viee Principal 599 Bellevue ascull y@sr’ oR.us Snatn Rose, CA 303-53! valerie jordan casey Thorwsill A Principal Assistant Principal April 18, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, If | were to have to unexpectedly leave my students in someone's care, Nathan Nugent is the singular teacher who would attend to the depth and breadth of their needs as I feel they deserve. The caliber of his character, of his professional ethics and of the knowledge he brings to the classroom are imbued, in equal measure, with the fresh energy of a new teacher as well as, most notably, the calibrated insights of a skilled veteran, Nathan is exceptional, A full year before he transitioned from his career in journalism to teaching, good fortune led Nathan to volunteer in my classroom, assisting student study groups through inquiry in formal AVID tutorials. For the entire year, he arrived, like clockwork, creating relationships and modeling reflective questioning. He clearly had the presence and instincts which create that tangible, dynamic magic when student and teacher roles are interchangeable to facilitate an environment conducive to learning, to making certain that curiosity has expression, Beginning in the summer of 2015, it was my great pleasure to become one of his mentor teachers. In a daily ELD block, we chose to function as co-teachers; consequently, Nathan commanded full respect, from our students by mid fall. My only critique of his work is related to occasional harsh self judgment and expectations which represent the standards he holds dear. Over time, this settled and he gained a comfort level with planning as well as implementation. From day one, his keen observation skills tracked individual progress; in tun, he would suggest and then develop remediation or extension. Almost daily, he takes a small group of our most recent arrivals and delivers lessons he has planned. Suffice measuring his success in this to say that the older second language speakers are regularly asking to join his newcomer pull out. Better you request to see Nathan’s portfolio to fully appreciate the impact of his efforts than to gauge my word. Nathan Nugent's presence would significantly enhance any campus community; out of deep regard, I respect his instincts that he wishes to move on. Please, do call or write if might in any way be of service on behalf of this gifted man, Most Sincerely, AnnicSally hacks EAHS ELD/AVID Coordinator