KUTZIOW| March 21,2018 ‘To Whom It May Concern: I would like to bring to your attention Ms. Allyson Kirkpatrick as a candidate for a teaching position within your schoo! district. I have worked with Ms. Kirkpatrick in my elementary education classes for several years. In addition, I was her supervisor during student teaching. Ms. Kirkpatrick exhibits many characteristics of a quality student and of an educator. As a student, the academic performance demonstrated on her university transcript only begins to illustrate her depth. Beyond the numbers, Ms. Kirkpatrick has served the University community in organizational positions and volunteer hours. This dedication demonstrates true care in continuing her professional growth once outside the University setting. In the classroom, Ms. Kirkpatrick displays the qualities of a caring educator. She is flexible, reflective, and self-motivated. She promotes an interactive, hands-on learning environment through her teaching. She differentiates instruction and accommodates the learning needs of all students in her classroom. She develops effective classroom management procedures to ensure litle disruption. Ms. Kirkpatrick personifies what it means to teach from the heart and build community in the classroom. To reach achievements such as hers, Ms. Kirkpatrick maintains a professional, ethical attitude. The rapport she develops with faculty, students, and community members stems from not only high academic achievement, but a positive personal and professional demeanor. I would highly recommend Ms. Kirkpatrick for a teaching position within any school district. She is a fine representation of what academic and teaching excellence truly encompasses. ‘Thank you for your time and consideration of Ms. Allyson Kirkpatrick. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 570-617-8191. Sincerely, Krista G. Varano, Ed.D Professor of Elementary Education Kutztown University of Pennsylvania PO. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530-0730 + Phone: 610-683-4000 / TDD: 610-683-4499 + wwwkutztownedu ‘A member ofthe Pennsylvania Stat System of igher Educaion An equal opportunitylafirmative action employer ame bie fo