MOUNTAINSIDE MOUNTAINSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 11256 N. 128” St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 ‘te (480) 484-5500 | fox (480) 484-5501 May 1, 2019 To Whom It May Concern, This letter, recommending Alexis Baumgartner as an educator at your institution, comes without hesitation or condition. | have known and worked closely with Ms. Baumgartner for the past two years in my position as coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it has been a pleasure having Ms. Baumgartner as a highly competent and enthusiastic colleague. Alexis Baumgartner is a rare blend of massive creativity, love of learning, and superior organizational expertise. Thus, she creates amazing lessons motivating her students to develop their skills and talents. Ms. Baumgartner establishes caring relationships with students, thereby empowering them to facilitate thelr own successes. As an IB/MYP Language and Literature and Theater teacher, Ms. Baumgartner has continuously displayed her ‘commitment to challenging all learners (from special education students to gifted students) modeling responsible risk-taking with new curriculum, increased differentiation, and a dedication to be both consistent and flexibile, perhaps the greatest strength in teaching. As the International Baccalaureate Coordinator, | have seen Ms. Baumgartner take a strong leadership role in both of her subject areas, delving into the principles of an IB Middle Years education, supporting her colleagues, and creating excellent unit plans that help develop well rounded, internationally minded, reflective problem-solvers! Ms. Baumgartner is a very generous coworker, sharing her original work, her myriad talents, including her enviable artistic and technological expertise both informally and formally (in professional development workshops), and being highly committed to whatever task arises. Regardless of the position, age-group, or content area, Alexis Baumgartner will be an asset to your institution, Please contact me should you require any more information,