' leading. eacellenca ~ 7 Serer December 12, 2015 Re: Alexandra Briggs To Whom It May Coneem: Alexandra Briggs was a confident and capable student teacher. She served an intemship with Mrs. Geitzen in sixth grade at Washington Woads Middle Schoo! between September 2018 and December 2015. During this time, Ms. Briggs developed a working knowledge of our social studies curriculum, the inquiry- based Connected Mathematics 3 curriculum, and both of our PBIS and MTSS. systems at Holt Public Schools. Alexandra established a personal goal of improving her students’ engagement in lessons through the use of more wait time, calling on a variety of students and using partner work. She requested me to observe for this specifically, which | was delighted to do and saw first-hand her skills and potential as a permanent classroom teacher. As a former classroom teacher, Transformational/instructional Coach, and Principal for this district, | fee! qualified to recommend Alexandra for an elementary teaching position. Throughout her internship, | was able to witness the professionalism and care Ms. Briggs contributed to both the classroom and the staff. Alexandra eamed the confidence and affection of her students through firm, but gentle guidance and became a constant presence at school and staff events which spoke volumes of her commitment to this internship. ‘Should you have any questions regarding Alexandra Briggs, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely, Walt Sutterlin 517-699-3437 Principal, Washington Woods Middle School Holt Public Schools 2965 WASHENGTON RO. HOLT. 4842 TELS eB04250- AX 4 8 38