WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Stilwell Junior High School 1801 Vine Street ‘West Des Moines, IA 50265, Phone (515) 633-6000 Fax (515)633.6099 wwwwvdmes.ong/stitwell Tim Miler, Principal Eric Boyle, Assistant Principal The West Des Moines ‘Community Schoo! District will be 8 caring community of learners that knows, and lifts every child ‘We wil ingpire joy in learning ‘Our schools will axcel ‘at preparing each student for his or her life journey. May 16, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: I have known Molly McClelland for almost a decade as a player and coach at West Des Moines Vall had the pleasure of coaching Molly for four years as an All State Varsity Girls’ Basketball player. I have since enjoyed working alongside Molly as a colleague on my coaching staff four years ago. Molly’s work ethic, rapport, energy, positive attitude, knowledge of basketball and ability to teach a variety of styles made her a vital part of the Valley Girls’ Basketball program and the success we experienced. Molly is a caring and honest person whose strength is her ability to develop relationships with peers and students. Molly has a calming presence that students and adults gravitate toward and instantly connect with. Molly has the ability to give construc: individual walk away feeling good about themselves and confident they will get it right the next time. Molly has an unending amount of energy when it comes to finding ways to better instruct students. When it comes to making decisions, Molly always keeps the best interest of her students and/or athletes first and foremost. The background, flexibility, and leadership skills Molly possesses had a significant impact on the success of the Valley Girls’ Basketball program and more importantly, the players as individuals. Molly has shown the ability to bring people together, create lasting partnerships, and promote high expectations. | would recommend Molly for any position she applies for. Sincerely, Eric Boyle Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director Stilwell Junior High School