Sunday, June 5, 2016

Dear Sir or Madame,

It is with pleasure that I recommend Trish Weasel Fat as an addition to your
team. I am a grade one teacher at Senator Buchanan Elementary School in
Lethbridge, Alberta. I had the privilege of mentoring Trish for three months
in her last practicum while she worked in our classroom. She was responsible
for planning and assessment as well as teaching 50% of the school day
during this time.
Trishs calm and genuine demeanor as well as her passion for cultural
education are some of her greatest attributes. She made herself accessible
to her students and worked hard to infuse humor and fun into her practice
both as a way to engage her learners as well as to build a positive classroom
culture. Trishs thoughtful planning in her lessons on heritage and tradition
impacted not only our class but the school as she was requested to teach her
lesson on dreamcatchers to the grade 4/5 classes. She brought this even
further by leading a Culture Club for students that she would meet with
every Wednesday at lunch to honor the arts, games and stories from a
variety of ethnicities and culminated in a final presentation in a school-wide
assembly to increase awareness and appreciation for diversity.
Some other ways Trish was able to develop professionally and demonstrate
her abilities was through her involvement and collaboration with another
intern teacher in the school while leading a multiage outdoor games group
during our Wonder Wednesday period as well as by contributing marks
and comments during our second term reporting period.
I am pleased to hear that Trish is continuing her professional learning and
believe that she will make a difference wherever she goes. If you have any
questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 403-915-7474.

Sincerely,

Courtney Rozee