Westminster Hidden Lake High Schoo! . 7300 Lowell Blvd., Westminster, CO 80030 Public Schools P: 208.428.2600 | westminsterpubicschools.o7g Where Education is Personal ‘August 26, 2021 ‘To whom it may concern: Itis with the utmost admiration and confidence that | write this letier of recommendation for Nicole Goll. | have been honored to have her as a friend and employee for the last three years. During thet time, | have come to know Nicole as an extraordinary young lady who continually demonstrates excellence in developing, implementing and sustaining relationships to care for the students here at Hidden Lake High School. She has the ability to create a warm and loving environment while maintaining sincerity and professionalism. | cannot reiterate enough, hows she interacts with the students in a positive and thoughtful manner that supports respect and dignity Nicole has the uncanny ability and insight of a veteran teacher even though she has not obtained her credentials, yet. Upon meeting Nicole | realized that she was a natural born teacher and had the relational and subject matter skils to be a master teacher. This insight comes from many years of recruiting and interviewing teachers as part of the hiring process. ‘She was hired to be an Educational Support Paraprofessional, but has demonstrated abilities far more than her tite belies. She gravitates to at-risk students, taking them under her wing and giving them suppor that is nurturing, with high expectations, She is one of those rare individuals that was called to, and inspired to teach. | do not say this lightly, as she has proven herself over and over again to be 2 master teacher, belying her age, experience, credentials, and position, ‘Additionally, Nicole is reflective, she has the ability to monitor and adjust her own practices quickly to meet the needs of students. Nicole is an integrat part of our success. She has been a leader in technology use and innovative practices with technology defining and re-defining how to meet kids’ needs in the alternative environment, She has gained true repect from the community as she is frequently requested to handle situations with students as she is known for her faimess and professionalism. facet that I truly admire is her flexibility and ablity to multi-task within the school environment. These are the unique attributes that make Nicole successful in providing the service to Hidden Lake High School. The students trust Nicole! For alternative students, everything in their life is about change. Many do not know where they may be sleeping, getting the next meal, or what their out of school life will be from moment to moment. Nicole's continued persistence and presence has brought the students to trust, to confide and have a sense of stability. I trust Nicolet She has been instrumental in assisting with office duties and student/community relationships required here at Hidden Lake. My respect comes truly from her educator's heart, she chooses to educate and teach the students, bringing understanding and learning. Obviously, Nicole is an integral part of our school, She has an unabashed passion for educating, students, and supporting learni a ps ‘you to take this opportunity to support Nicole in making a difference for kids as sho follows her passiog{ to be¢ome a teacher. If | can be of further assistance in your evaluation of this extraordinary woman, please fed/ free tg contdct me directly. Sioeret / / II l/ I Jarfedsié Hiddeh Lake | V