LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

James A. Foshay Learning Center

3751 South Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90018
TELEPHONE (323) 373-2700 FAX (323) 733-2120
Internet Address: http://foshayweb1.lausd.k12.ca.us

John E. Deasy, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools
Cherly Hildreth
Local Area Superintendent
West Region
Yvonne Garrison Edwards
Principal

October 23, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write to recommend Ana Hernandez. I have known Ana since September, 2012
when she became a student in my technology class and a valuable member of Foshays Technology Academy.
She speaks her mind, is naturally curious, and proven to be reliable. Ana is a natural leader both in the
classroom, on the school Robotics team and on the soccer field.
Ana has also worked hard to improve her technological literacy. During her time in the Tech Academy, Ana
has created original websites using online Content Management Systems and Dreamweaver CS5, has taught
herself advanced skills using Photoshop and Scratch, and made mobile apps for Android Tablets. Ana has also
been able to create applications using Ruby on Rails during her summer internship at Southern California
Public Radio Station focusing on web design. You can see an example of Anas work on her online
professional digital portfolio and Github page. http://anahernandez292.wix.com/ahernanportfolio
Ana demonstrates that she is able to manage her time wisely and achieve all of her academic responsibilities,
and still have time for extracurricular activities. An example of this is her participation in the schools varsity
soccer team, the schools robotics team, and the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement)
club since 9th grade. Ana has also participated in the Academic Decathlon team on the honors division. She
has been able to gain leadership positions in these extracurricular activities, which has helped her apply and
win the 2014 NCWIT Aspirations award as a Southern California winner and National runner-up. Ana is also a
strong public speaker and has spoken at various events focusing on STEM, which is why I invited her to come
and speak with me at Apples headquarters during their Diversity week.
Ana is someone I highly recommend. She has great potential and I look forward to seeing where her goals
and aspirations take her.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding Ana Hernandez at 323.373.2700.

Sincerely,
Leslie Aaronson
Lead Technology Teacher

A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL