December 5, 2017 To whom it may concern, | am writing this letter of reference for Nicole Freeman. | have personally known Nicole for the last 12 years. Nicole was exceptional even when | met her at a young age. She enjoyed researching and reading about various topics but she was particularly interested in learning about animals. Nicole was always very expressive and well spoken. She would share her thoughts on topics with a maturity beyond her years. Learning and schoolwork have always come naturally to Nicole. She was frequently tasked with assisting other students in class upon completion of her own work. Nicole has challenged herself academically whenever she has identified an opportunity. She chose accelerated classes in both Middle School and High School. Additionally, she has been taking college classes that provide her with both High School and college credits simultaneously, This year, Nicole began volunteering with an animal agency that attempts to find homes for orphaned cats. She spends many weekends at a local pet store assisting in caring for the cats and introducing them ‘to potential families. She recently expressed a desire to increase her role with this agency by taking on the responsibility of managing their website. She identified many areas of improvement that she feels will better the opportunity to place cats in permanent homes. Her knowledge and compassion for animals is evident when she shares her volunteer experiences, Nicol intelligent and a clear communicator. She learns quickly and can interact with people from 'd backgrounds. | believe that Nicole will excel and be an asset to any organization that she has a role in. She has a lot to offer and will grow in any posttion. Sincerely, Lynette Trowbridge Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor (707) 258-7880 Ext. 5213