HEMPFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

4345 Route 136, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

724-850-2072
FAX 724-850-2091
Nichole Owens, Librarian
November 14, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter of recommendation in reference to Lauren Cribbs, candidate for
employment at your district. Because I am a high school librarian and not a classroom teacher, I
never had the opportunity to have Lauren as a student. For the several years, however, I worked
with Lauren while she was a library assistant, and I had the opportunity to coach and sponsor
Lauren in the Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition (W.I.R.C.). Currently, Lauren
works as a substitute teacher in our district, and I have requested her as my sub throughout the
year.
As a student at Hempfield High School, Lauren was always very conscientious about her
class subjects and worked hard to maintain her GPA. Lauren worked hard in all subjects while
juggling a variety of activities. Lauren participated in W.I.R.C., chorus, Honors choir, Latin
club, Latin Honors Society, County Choir, and several musicals. As a coach and sponsor of
W.I.R.C., I have witnessed the hours of reading and practice that made her an outstanding
member of a very competitive team of students.
Now that Lauren is a substitute teacher, she is requested often both by myself and other
librarians in the district. We know that Lauren will follow the lesson plans and execute them
professionally. She goes out of her way to assist with any other tasks that need to be done to
help the library run smoothly. She also treats both other teachers and students with such warmth
and professionalism that she is well-respected throughout the district.
Laurens dedication, warmth, and strong character make her an asset to the district. It is
with great confidence that I highly recommend Lauren to be hired as a school librarian. Her
dedication, enthusiasm, knowledge, and respect for school librarianship and education will make
her an outstanding asset to your school district. If you have any questions about Lauren, please
feel free to contact me at the high school (724-433-1470).
Sincerely,

Mrs. Nichole Owens