March 2017

To Whom It May Concern:

It is my pleasure to write an enthusiastic letter of recommendation for ​Amberlyn Heskett​,

whom I had the pleasure of teaching in my 9/10 Honors English class at Windsor High School.
Amberlyn has made both an immediate and lasting impression on me, as both a driven student
and a compassionate person.

Amberlyn is a diligent, dedicated, and conscientious student. She is detail-oriented and

responsible, never failing to complete assigned tasks or meet deadlines. She sets very high
standards for herself and will not hesitate to seek additional information or advice in order to
demonstrate her best possible work, often going above and beyond the minimum requirements.
Amberlyn’s independent spirit, unique insights, and maturity beyond her years make her an asset
to the classroom and school-wide community.Additionally, she is one of the most reliable
students I have ever met- both in and out of school.

I have no doubt that she has the potential to be a successful college student and adult. Getting to
know Amberlyn over the last few years has been a real pleasure. I would highly recommend her
for any associations she seeks, and anticipate hearing of many tremendous successes in her
future. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss further.

Sincerely,

Rana Backhaus
English Language Arts Teacher, Windsor High School
Composition Instructor, Sonoma State University
rbackhaus@wusd.org
707-837-7767 x. 2165