To Whom It May Concern,

Michael Clark is an outstanding individual and teacher, and I would

highly recommend him for a teaching and coaching position. While Michael
completed his student teaching at Ereckson Middle School, he was prompt,
professional, compassionate and receptive. Michael was on time and
prepared with lesson plans and materials ready for each days lessons.
Michael was extremely professional exemplifying what you would expect
from a teacher and coach. His classroom management was firm and based
on respect and compassion. During down time, Michael would pick a different
student each day to sit with and get to know. He showed his students that he
cared for them and quickly built strong relationships, which led to few
discipline problems in his class. Michael would research new lessons and
games, then play them in class, reflecting afterward on the activity looking
for ways to improve for the next period. He adapted games to accommodate
numbers or students with special needs or disabilities. He was eager to learn
accepting criticism and suggestions taking them and implement them into
his routine or class room management. After Michael completed his student
teaching, he continued to volunteer his time with the cross country team
gaining valuable coaching experience. Again I would highly recommend
Michael for a teaching and coaching position and if given the opportunity
would hire him. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any further
information.

Sincerely, Joe
(Poorman

Ereckson Middle School, Allen ISD

Joe poorman@allenisd.org
Cell: (254) 679-1136
P.E. Teacher, Operational Leadership Team
Asst. Football, Head Track, Head Cross Country Coach