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

Michelle King
Superintendent of Schools
Cheryl Hildreth
Local Area Superintendent
West Region
Yvonne Garrison Edwards
Principal

April 20, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write to recommend Bryan Portillo. I have known Bryan
since August, 2015 when he became a student in my technology class and a valuable
member of Foshays Technology Academy. He speaks his mind, is naturally curious, and
proven to be reliable. This year, Bryan proved to be a responsible problem solver and
an effective communicator through maintaining his grade by staying in constant
communication about projects and improvements through Edmodo.com.
Bryan has also worked hard to improve his technological literacy. During his time in the
Tech Academy He has created original websites using online Content Management
Systems, has taught himself advanced skills using Photoshop and Scratch, and got
certified in HTML and CSS using Code Avengers. You can see an example of Bryans
work on his online professional digital portfolio. (The link to his webpage is
http://bport1106.weebly.com)
Bryan demonstrates that he is able to manage his time wisely and achieve all of his
academic responsibilities, and still have time for extracurricular activities. He is taking a
Advance placement and, simultaneously, taking Pre-Calculus, making him a year ahead
in math. While this is happening, he still manages to complete assignments and turn
them in on time.
Bryan is someone I highly recommend. He has great potential and I look forward to
seeing where his goals and aspirations take him.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding Bryan at 323.373.2700.
Sincerely,
Leslie Aaronson
Lead Technology Teacher

A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL