FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION May 11,2017 ‘To Whom tt May Concern: "TRANSFORMATIVE E Thereby recommend Hatlie Utter with the highest possible regard for a position in your school district. | had the pleasure of working with Hallie in my position as Assistant EXPERENTIAL professor of fducation serving Feris State University. In this time f was able to work A sith Hollie both in te univerety classroom as well ax in on clemeninry elazamoo as part assessment of a field placement. In both settings lallie excelled as a positive role model for students DRIVEN, and pers. comasorarive Hallie was always motivated to provide the very best educational experience for her students and she pushed herself to continue to develop her skills. This is evidenced by H Hallie's abilities to batance both academics and as a student athlete with proven Housic —_exeellence in both areas. Often times Hallie would spend extra time on assignments and learning activities for students to ensure learning objectives were met in an engaging and meaningful way. Hallie relates io all people in the organization with a heartfelt communication style and embodies what a teacher-learner should do and stand for. Hallie isa sincere communicator who empowers others to feel confident to share their ‘vn insight and expertise in a safe environment focused on student-first outcomes. Her consistency and desire to became a foundation for a school and community cannot be overlooked. She truly wants what is best for her elass. the school, and community and is willing to sacrifice to lead towards that goal. She is always looking at every situation as ‘an opportunity to learn and grow highly recommend allie Utter to you without any reservation. | can guarantee that she ‘will instantly be accepted as a teacher who is a team player and deeply cares for students and staff, Hyou have any further questions with regard to her background o qualifications. please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely. Dr. Brady D. Flachs Assistant Professor School of Education Ferris State University Nachsb a fervis.cdw 1349 Cramor Circle, Bishop 626 Big Rapids, Mi 48907-2737 hove: (231) $91:5378, Fee (231) §81-2081 ‘Webs: worw.foris.edu.