A FROST ‘Brad Lundvick, Principal Lametria Johnson-Eadiy, Assistant Principal 4417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 46604 (616) 819-5900 (618) 819-8920 FAX hitogeps.orgieatost To Whom it May Concern, Lauren Schoen was a student teacher in my classroom at GA Frost Environmental Science Middle/High School for the Fall 2021 semester. She had the opportunity to teach Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus to a diverse group of high school students. Lauren brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. She makes quick but meaningful connections with her students. These connections help her when challenging students to strive for understanding of dificult concepts. Students fee! supported and encouraged in Lauren's classroom and are comfortable taking academic risks, Lauren's lessons are scaffolded in a way that ail students can find a stating point in the material and then build on that foundation to achieve the desired standard. She takes the time to exp challenge students and to answer questions that students may have regarding the materia. Professionalism is a strength of Lauren's. She did not miss a day of school during sludent teaching, She was on time and prepared for the day's lessons. Lauren also took ‘an interest in students’ lives outside of school. She attended sporting events and tutored middle school athletes after school. concepts thoroughly and is prepared to both ask questions that Lauren will be an asset to any school family that she joins. ise —~ NiGole Shilton shiltonn@arps.org (616) 617 - 6643,