River Heights 301-6" Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5A8 Elementary Phone: (403) 527-3730 Fax: (403) 526-3842, Email: rvrhgts@sd76.ab.ca March 30, 2017 Letter of Recommendation for Ms. Chelsey Mandel: To whom it may concern: 1am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Ms. Chelsey Mandel. I met Ms. Mandel when she came to my Schoo! Library prior to beginning a teaching practicum. River Heights Elementary School's foundational philosophy is based on constructivism and integration and the development of critical thinking skills. One of the tools we use at the school to develop critical and creative thinking is Edward DeBono’s 6 Thinking Hats. Ms. Mandel took the time to become familiar with the questioning technique and employ it when possible. She successfully prepared and delivered a Library lesson that not only engaged the students in the story but also had them connecting to previous experiences and imagining different outcomes, While Ms. Mandel has several strengths perhaps what impressed me most was her sense of professionalism, Not only did Ms. Mandel effortlessly uphold the dress, communication styles and behaviour expected of a teacher, she also established positive relationships with students, fellow student teachers, and classroom teachers alike, Sincerely, 2 ff. Q Ataing < Whlet Elaine Willock Teacher & Learning Coach River Heights Elementary School 301 6" Ave SW TIA SA8 403-527-3730 Explore Create Reflect