wd UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, _ — URBAN INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION Coleg of cation, 1721 Campus Center Drive Rin 2260 Sait Lake Cty, Utah 4112 601 581.7158 FAK 8015813609 February 28, 2018 Re: Catherine Hancock To Whom It May Concern: Catherine Hancock was an elementary teaching intern in Granite School District for the 2017-18 school year. | had the privilege of serving as Catherine's intern supervisor during that time. | was also her instructor for several graduate courses during this period. This recommendation is based on my extensive experience with Ms. Hancock Catherine had the opportunity to teach prior to becoming an intern and it was evident from the beginning. She has excellent teaching skills and has a wonderful rapport with her students, creating a respectful atmosphere. Ms. Hancock is particularly strong in classroom management and runs an effective learning environment. Many of her strategies have become so automatic that she creates a very respectful and comfortable atmosphere. Ms. Hancock is very organized and creates solid lessons for her students. | have observed how her sixth-grade students connect with her and follow her directions. Catherine works very hard and is always prepared. If something in her classroom is not working, she adjusts her teaching to be more successful. She is very reflective and asks very solid questions to analyze every situation and works way beyond her scheduled time to be prepared. Catherine makes every effort to be an excellent member of the team and works well with other individuals to accomplish their goals. This year she has also exhibited solid skills for working with parents. It has been a great pleasure to assist Catherine Hancock in developing her skills as an elementary teacher. | consider Ms. Hancock a solid teacher with exceptional skills, many beyond the expected level of a first-year teacher. | give her my highest recommendation. Sincerely, John H. Funk Clinical Instructor