BINGHAMTON raul Sia ot tetn 0x 800 UNIVERSITY Bryhn bw orn. 00 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK 025777278, Fax COT TTP 37 ‘November 22, 2016 Steven DiStefano, Principal Union-Endicott High Schoo! 1200 East Main St Bndicott, NY 13760 RE: Brianna Smith Dear Mr. DiStefano: Itis my distinct pleasure to provide a recommendation for Brianna Smith—a smart, capable young woman with much untapped potential. Mrs, Smith was a student in my English methods class, and was also under my supervision as a student teacher. During this time, Brianna distinguished herself in many ways. Mrs, Smith is a diligent student, a continuous leamer, and proficient in the skills of her subject—critical reading, writing, and scholarly conversation. As a student in my English teaching methods class, Brianna proved to have a strong presence and was successful in building strong relationships. Her work, which included extensive planning for an English class, was exemplary. As a student, Brianna not only displayed her intelligence and work ethic, but also acted professionally and with integrity. ‘What impressed me most, however, were the high marks that were given to Brianna by her cooperating teacher on her final evaluations, as well as the field evalustors. The teachers who worked with Brianna commented on her impressive classroom management and rapport with the students. When I observed het classes, I saw students engaged in the lesson and classroom management that was evident through the clear expectations and daily routines. The students were challenged to think critically, and through careful questioning, Brianna always ensured that students had a deeper understanding of the work in front of them. ‘This type of preparation and herd work seem innate to her character and would, in my estimation, be a valuable asset in any academic environment. In short, Mrs, Smith is a capable teacher who can readily adapt to new situations, and, as such, I give my highest recommendation. Sincerely, [etchafl: Dr. Matthew MeConn Assistant Professor of English Education Graduate School of Education State University of New York at Binghamton Phone: (607) 777-4678 Email: mmconn@binghamton.edu