UCONN ROWING naei7 “To Whom it May Concern: ‘Lam writing this leter For Sarah Norman who willbe applying fora teaching position forthe 2018 2019 school yea. Ihave known Sarah since the fall of 2013 when she became a member of the ‘Uconn Women's Rowing teen I ee! qualified to comment on her personal characteristics as they pertain to being successful eacher. Sarah spent up to twenty hours per week with the Varsity Rowing schedule, not inching the ‘gorous travel schedule for competitions. Our practices take place at SAM tice per week, and {GAM thee times per week. This challenging schedule demands excellent time management skills te have success athletically and academically. Sarah filed both the academic and athletic side ‘with great success. Specifically, during the student teaching semester it isa great challenge to be ble to row and fulfil all ofthe responsibilities associated with student teaching. Being able to ‘manage this typeof schedule is proof that she already has the tls in place to menage the time demands associated with being anew teacher ‘Through being» member ofthe rowing team Sarah understands the importance of leadership, teamwork, and dedication. These qualities that were practiced ona daily basis will easly transfer to her professional career, end also to her studens, Her background of being a division one studentathlete will have a great benefit to her students in many ways. ‘Sarah has « passion for working with children and young adults, as shown inher fengthy resume. ‘She recognizes the importance of being compassionate and caring while working with young people. She is a driven, inteligent person who cares about othe Sara isa team player and hs the intelligence and character tobe an asset to any school system. ‘She worked well with her peers and was well “liked by her teammates, professors, and coaches. TThave no reservations recommending Sarah fora teaching position. Please fel fie to contact me with any further questions, Sincerely, Head Coach, UConn Women's Rowing 2M Mile Rosa, Unit 1078 ‘Stars, Canectieut 052681078 PHONE 860-486-3848, tty noe wor UConnHuses com