February 24, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to highly recommend Corey Barnwell for a teaching position at your school. | worked with Ms. Barnwell as a peer teacher for seven years in an elementary school setting. For the past two years, | have worked with her as | have gone into schools to train teachers on integrating technology effectively into their classrooms. Throughout my interactions with Ms. Barnwell, | have found that she is a creative and dynamic force in the classroom. She sets high, but not unrealistic, expectations for each student in her class and then provides them with the necessary tools and encouragement to reach those expectations. Ms. Barnwell makes a comprehensive effort every year to genuinely know each student so that she can individually meet their needs. She thrives on integrating technology and real-world experiences to keep her students connected and motivated on learning throughout the year. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Ms. Barnwell serves on her school's technology team, where she has stepped out on many occasions to provide assistance and training, both in her building and district-wide. She is extremely well organized, enthusiastic and always willing to go above and beyond requirements to meet the needs of her students and fellow teachers alike. hope that you will seriously consider hiring Ms. Barnwell to teach in your school. | am confident that both your school and district will benefit from her professionalism and dedication. Please feel free to contact me for further information at 678-625-6806 or by email at aldridge-kimberly@newton.k12.ga.us. Sincerely, Gaaleely ohisadeg Instructional Technology Specialist Newton County School System