Kutztown University

March 16, 2020

To Whom it May Concern,

Devyn Grube is an accomplished teacher. I worked with Devyn as her supervising instructor in
her final semester of teacher preparation. This has included classroom observations, review of
written work including planning for instruction and assessments, interviews with Devyn as well
as conferences with the mentor teacher. Devyn has consistently demonstrated thoughtful and
skilled performance.

Devyn demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and content. She brought considerable

knowledge with her to this experience, and has continued to apply herself as a learner by
attending professional development sessions, working with discipline specific coaches and
actively participating in the pre-service teacher Practicum experience at the University.

Devyn has an enthusiastic personality that assists in promoting an effective learning

environment. Her genuine care and respect for children is evident in her interactions with the
students as well as her colleagues. She is encouraging and affirming in order to help students
work through the difficult times and achieve the learning goals.

Devyn is a creative and thoughtful educator. She understands the importance of being well-
prepared in order to make the instructional times run smoothly. Materials including the use of
technology are employed to the benefit of the learning environment. Devyn creates a
classroom climate where children are comfortable, allowed to move around, and can access
their own learning materials as appropriate.

Devyn has made a commitment to asking rigorous questions in order to push the children to
think at higher levels. She works to design compelling lessons that attract children to learn.
She is aware of the needs of her students and offers support and extensions for learning as
needed. Learning tasks and assessment practices align with the instructional outcomes.
Devyn works flexibly with all of the children including those with learning needs, making
accommodations and using a variety of strategies.

Devyn is a reflective educator, assessing the effectiveness of her instruction and learning to
revise and adapt as needed. I have found her to be open to my suggestions as well as those
from her mentor teacher and peers. She has participated in opportunities to expand her
knowledge through professional development offered by the school as well as the University.
Devyn demonstrates high standards of behavior, respects confidentiality, and is committed to
continuing her growth as an educator.

It is without reservation that I recommend Devyn Grube for any teaching position for which she
is qualified.

Sincerely,

Deborah Fink Sailsbery

Deborah Fink Sailsbery, Ed.D.

Kutztown University

P.O Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530-0730 Phone 610-683-4000 www.kutztown.edu