To Whom it May Concern: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Kimberly Marchesseault. There are people in this world who have an ability to connect with children on both a personal and an educational level, and that is Kim. She is natural and comfortable in her teaching approach, and both children and parents alike respond to her warm, caring personality. Any school department would consider her a treasure. Working in the kindergarten classroom next to hers, I was able to observe her interactions with the children in her classroom on a daily basis. Kindergarteners are a widely diversified group: they come from many different backgrounds and bring with them a variety of expectations (as well as anxieties) to the beginning of their school experience. Kindergarteners require many different forms of attention and a teacher who possesses the necessary creative skills to administer to each individual child, based on their specific needs. Kim is exceptional in her teaching approach to every child as an individual. She is able to teach and connect with children based on their ability to interpret, and to foster within them not only the desire to learn, but also the desire to achieve. 1 have seen her delight when a struggling student has mastered a new skill. She will use different approaches with children to make the learning experience positive and inspiring, leaving the child eager to learn more. To be able to create such a warm, positive, nurturing experience for first time learners in the very beginnings of their education gives students the confidence they need to be successful learners throughout their educational process. Without hesitation, I recommend Kimberly Marchesseault for a teaching position within your school district. She will be an asset to your school, and you will find that children and parents will both respond to her genuine love of teaching. If you have any questions or you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 603-444-0001. Respectfully submitted, Karen L Klos SAU #84‘To Whom It May Concern, This is not your typical reference letter, as I am torn between doing the right thing and doing sabotage. Kimberly Marchesseault has applied for a position in your school and has asked for references. 1, Kristen Lucas, happen to be one of those people that she has asked. Our son Stephen had Kim for his Kindergarten teacher last year, and we all fell in love...with Kim, that is! So, itis hard to let her go, even though we know that we will not have her as a teacher again. Kim is that teacher that everyone wants, she is the “it” teacher and if you don’t get her, you are out of luck! She is kind and encouraging, quiet and smart. She has a way of engaging the kids and helping them learn and they don’t even know it! She cherishes the little things and applauds the accomplishments of each and every one of her students. She is the kind of teacher that you want your child to have every year. She loves her job and it is evident in the way she handles herself and her students. I would be sad to see her go, but I know that whoever gets her, will be damn lucky! So, with a heavy heart, I write this letter of reference for Kim. There are so many things I could say, but ‘you might think I am embellishing on the subject. I will just leave it at this; she is a marvelous teacher and person and will make a very fine teacher for your school. If there are any questions, please do feel free to contact me at 444-1042. Thank you for your time and consideration, Kristen Lucas and the Lucas Family School Street Littleton, NH 03561 603-444-1042 cklucas@myfairpoint.netSCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #84 LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT 102 School Street, Littleton, NH 03561-4818 Telephone (603) 444-5215 ~ Fax (603) 444.3015 Thomas Stephens ‘Superintendent of Schools Thomas R. Mangels Kelly Noland Business Administrator Director of Student Services February 15, 2011 To Whom it May Concern Kimberly Marchesseault taught kindergarten at the Mildred C. Lakeway Elementary School since May, 2001. She holds two Bachelor Degrees, as well as a Masters Degree in Education, and a Master of Science Degree, also in education. Ms. Marchesseault’s performance as a teacher was evaluated during her tenure with the Littleton School District. The Littleton School District used the Charlotte Danielson evaluation instrument for evaluating teachers. An evaluator could rank a teacher as. “Unsatisfactory,” “Basic,” “Proficient,” or “Distinguished” in the various categories. In Ms. Marchesseault's most recent evaluation, the evaluator gave her all Distinguished rankings in the area of "planning and preparation,” which includes knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources and coherent instruction. She was also given mostly Distinguished rankings for “classroom environment.” This area reflects Ms. Marchesseault's abilities in creating a classroom environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for leaming, managing classroom procedures and student behavior, and organizing physical space. “Instruction” was another area that was assessed. Ms. Marchesseault was given Distinguished rankings in the areas of communicating with students, engaging students in learning, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness. The evaluator rated Ms. Marchesseault Proficient in the areas of using questioning and discussion techniques and providing feedback to students. Ms. Marchesseault was not ranked lower than Proficient in any area in the entire assessment Beyond the classroom, Ms. Marchesseault served on various committees during her tenure in the Littleton School District. Ms. Marchesseault resigned from the Littleton School District on January 31%, 2011 Thofnas L. Stephens, Superintendent Service to Children, the Community, and the Future ‘An Equal Opportunity EmployerTo Whom it May Concern: My name is Kelly Hadlock ana | have had the distinct pleasure of meeting and getting to know Kimberly Marchesseault for the Last & years. Through the years as my children's teacher, | have learned how special she is. Kimberly worked with Kindergarten students at Lakeway Elementary School in Littleton, NH. She is aw excellent teacher. She wot only teaches them academics, she is Loving and caring for students. As my three children say, “She is our favorite!” Furthermore, Kimberly is av advocate for all students. Her education ana foundation has made her the voice for students with disabilities, as well as excelled learning. Students, their families and peers admire her. Should you have any questions regarding Kimberly Marchesseault, please feel free to call me at any time. MY phone number is GO3-+44~ 3320. Sincerely, Kelly Hadlocke7 255 Elm Street ~ (603) 444-0294 len § Debra Marquis ttleton, NH 03561, To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this as a letter of reference for Patrick and Kimberly Marchesseault. We have known Patrick and Kim for about 4 years and understand that they have applied to provide foster care. We feel honored to write this letter and are pleased to highly recommend them as excellent parents. We have 2 children, and after meeting Kim and Patrick and seeing Kim’s interactions with children at the school, requested that both of our children, our daughter is now a 3" grader and our son is now a1" grader, be in Kim's classroom at Lakeway Elementary School. Our children absolutely adored her as their teacher and we always knew that she had our children’s best interests at heart as well as every other child that she meets. We knew that they would be treated with respect and kindness at every moment of the day and that they would get absolutely everything they needed to be successful and have a soli foundation for their first experience in elementary school and they did. Deb has also had the privilege of volunteering on numerous occasions in Kim’s classroom and watching her work with her class as a whole unit and with each child individually. Kim has a very quiet, soft-spoken voice that keeps the children feeling safe and calm at all times, but at the same time she has clear rules and expectations and the children learn respect and caring for other people's feelings from the example she sets for each and every one of her students by the way she treats them each day. She has a way of making each child feel like they are the most important person in the world and she fosters their self confidence and self esteem, ‘We know that Patrick and Kim have the experience and thoughtfulness it takes to work through the day- ‘to-day responsibilities of having children. We have also seen how much love they have to share with each other and with Patrick’s children from his 1* marriage and we know that any child that might come into their home will certainly feel that love. We feel confident that they will meet and exceed any challenges that foster parenting might provide them and that they will be able to provide the stability and love that every child deserves. We have no hesitation recommending this couple for foster care to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, a geben Wb Gpeed Qebre Wangs? Julien & Debra Marquis‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘My name is Kelly Hadlock and I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting and getting to now Kimberly Marchesseault for the last 6 years. Through the years as my children’s teacher, I have learned how special she is, Kimberly works with Kindergarten students at Lakeway Elementary School in Littleton ‘NH. She is an excellent teacher. She not only teaches them academics, she is loving and caring for students. As my three children say, “She is our favorite.” Furthermore, Kimberly is an advocate for all students. Her education and foundation has their families and peers admire her. Kimberly and her husband, Patrick, have been married for a few years. During the years, they have wanted to have a child of their own to love. They have been through many medical efforts. With and without success they have kept positive. This is an example of their love for each other. This child they receive will be one of the luckiest. It will be going home to a loving household with two great parents who will love him/her with all their hearts forever, As they wait for this process to come through, I will be praying for their dreams to come ‘true, Should you have any questions regarding Kimberly and Patrick Marchesseault, please feel free to call me any time. My phone number is as follows: 1-603-444-3380. Sincerely, MA ja dicekeTo Whom It May Concern: 1.was first introduced to Kimberly Marchesseault when she became my son’s kindergarten teacher. Being an overly protective mother, I had spent several months before the start of the school year trying to learn more about each kindergarten teacher. After speaking to many families with children already enrolled into the school system, there was no question as to who my husband and I were going to request to be our son’s first teacher. At the start of the new academic year, 1 had no idea how much our family would be blessed by having Kim in our lives. ur son, Brenton, had never been away from me for more then an hour or two at a time and he had never been left alone with anyone aside from immediately family. He was more than overwhelmed with, the thought of becoming a student, On the first morning of school, Brenton had an ineredibly hard drop-off and I thought for sure this would set the tone for the rest of the school year. That same evening T knew that my request for Kim to be his teacher was the right choice. She left us a voice mail (that we still listen too!) that put all of my fears to ease. Within a month of having her as a teacher, Brenton had come out of his shell, made new friends, absolutely adored his teacher and most importantly, was thriving academically. He looked forward to ‘going to school and seeing “Mrs, M” and was really enjoying his school experience. That same month, our family leamed of a much unexpected deployment for my husband that would have him stationed in ‘Afghanistan for the remainder of the school year. Kim became not only our son’s teacher but a friend of the family at this point. The first few weeks following my husband’s departure, Brenton was left physically sick to his stomach and full of fear. He was emotionally fragile and no longer wanted to attend school or be away from home. Kim managed to take an incredibly sad time and tum it into something positive. Her everyday actions somehow managed to lessen Brenton’s sadness and even give him a sense of pride. She incorporated class emails to Brent's daddy into the day and stirred up positive curiosity among his classmates. Brenton had once again come to love school and looked forward to the different things Kim ‘would think up to do to help make the deployment go quickly and smoothly. She had also become a sense of stability and a shoulder to lean on for myself. She took the definition of teacher to a whole new category. She went above and beyond her job for our family and so many others. Her dedication and genuine love for children is shown daily. My husband and I feel that any child would be beyond lucky to have her as a part of his/her life. ‘We could never say enough good things about Kim Marchesseault and hope this letter in some way shows you how grateful we are that she has been a part of our lives. We look forward to her teaching our younger daughter when the time comes and know that our experience then will be just as rewarding as it was with our son. Respectfully, Krystal Cleaves 125 Mount Misery Rd. Littleton, NH 03561 603-444-5717 benandkrystal@hotmail.com