eM AVANT MEDICINE HAT HIGH SCHOOL pooh eg see May 5.2016 Emit mnegseraones ‘To whom i may concer, ‘This leter of recommendation is being written on behalf of Josh Bouwwsemu. 1 had the distinct pleasure of beng his teacher advisor for his PS I ound of teaching practcums in the sping OF ote. My name is Grant Schaber and have taught for 26 years at Medicine Hat High Schoo, a Medicine Hal. I have a Masters in PE and am the former Athetic Director of the school currenily teach PE, and a Spors Performance Golf cass, I coach the Golf team a8 well asthe ‘Badminton progrum, Mr. Bouwsemaconstanily displayed exceptional sis and dedication within this placement. The Unique needs 0” the learner were constantly being assessed and implemented as evidenced by he ‘multitude of various teaching strategies employed throughout by Mr. Bouwsema. Mr. Bouwsen unter distingnshed himself with his postive energy and enthusiasm. He is confident ind competent in his chosen major and is able to convey his love for athletics and Physical Eduea! on to his students T'was particularly impressed with his versity as the golf class is. quite specialized nde had litle previous experience in the spon. He was able (o fear new skills td knowledge very quickly and, in conjunction with his prior experiences in athletics, provide a meaningful peagram 10 is students As mentioned ear, I coach the Badminton team, Mr Bouwsemsa ad very ite experience withthe gime but enthusiastically volunteered his time with the team. ‘This commitment meant an additional 50 hours of time on top of his already beste practicum, Mr. Bouwsema was a boon tothe teary and he assisted in al aspects of coaching. In the shoet prio that e ws with me he developed the tools necessary to begin a program of his own, if so rquied. He isa quick study and ever willing to pitch in and hep. He has went above snd beyond wat [expect from student teachers in that he made artangemens to attend bah ‘zones and provincia 1 continue fo acta the asta osch afer his practicum had eked, He loves to coach end iis evident in all his interaction with stodents, athletes, and colleagues, Mr. Bouwsom is easily able to foster elationships with his students that are appropriate snd positive. His care and compassion for students is always evident. The atmosphere in sis élassroom is professional und friendly: a place where kids now who i in charge and are eager to learn. Tam impressed 100 with ll aspets of his professional manner and syle with expect 0 ‘colleagues, sa nd parents. In summary, Jesh Bouwsema possesses a keen desire to become a great educator and couch. He tus the innate personality tris nd learned sills that wil allow him to beat the top of bis chosen cid, He willbe avaliable asset to any schoo! forunate enough to hie him, emphatiedly fendose Mr. Bauwsema for any position to which he aplis. Please coaact me al MHHS 403 ‘527-6288-0x.405, if you roquire fuer information, hie “Creating an enthusiasm for life-long learnin ng a