PHOENIXVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Schuylkill Elementary Schoo! le, PA 19460 Phone 484.927.5400 Fax 6109336237 ‘To Whom It May Concern, In my many years as an Elementary Principal | have had the opportunity to observe any number of quality teachers. | find Kelly Steffen to be among the standouts. Kelly is a highly motivated professional who always has the best interest of her students at heart. She combines that passion with a rich understanding and exemplary execution of best practices in instruction. During Mrs. Steffen’s time at Schuylkill Kelly has been serving as a long term substitute in grade two. it has been my habit to try to visit each classroom at least once per day. With that in mind, | have had "many opportunities to observe Kelly beyond the prescribed formal observations of our district. In those observations | found Kelly to be extremely well prepared, organized, confident, poised, and student focused. Her classroom management skills are also exceptional, both low-keyed and task oriented, Mrs. Steffen is willing to “go the extra mile” for our students. She recently volunteered to include a student into her WIN (What | Need) Group who would benefit from Visualizing and Verbalizing Strategies. Kelly taught this program in a previous assignment and recognized its benefits for this Particular student. Kelly aspires to become a Reading Specialist and her strong background in literacy will certainly serve her well in attaining that goal, Ithas been my pleasure to have worked with Kelly these past months. During that time she has served the students in her class in an exemplary manner. | believe Mrs. Steffen to be a conscientious professional educator and fully expect her to be an asset to your organization. | can wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend her for a teaching position in your school district. | would be pleased to speak with you directly should you require any additional information. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience. any ~ (x jim Principal Schuylkill Elementary Schoo! 484-326-8555 Mobile