Ce gi SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY ‘April 30, 2019, ‘To Whom it May Conceen, |'am writing on behalf of Ms, Jeanie McMullen in conjunction with her application fora teaching position in your district. Ms. MeMulen is worthy of my highest recommendation serving as her Student Teaching Coordinator and instructor at Saint Francis Unversity fom lanuaty 2019 through May 2039 [Ms. MeMullen has succesfully demonstrated the competences ofan effective educator n both elementary a wellas special education. To that end, she recognizes the importance of planing effective lessons in order to meet the needs of the students in elementary grades and special eduction setting. Ms. MeMullen in the process of completing her 35 weeks of student teaching, She has successfully completed her special education placement a Holidaysburg Ares Junior High teaching learning suppor. Ms. McMullen wil be completing her prea elementary placement in a kindergarten classroom on May 3, 2019. When observing Ms. McMullen nthe classroom, she evidences instructional competencies ofan effective educator across all domains in the Framework for Teaching. ‘Asa student teacher, Jeanie demonstrates exceptional sls In evaluating appropriate ‘educational resources in order fr students to meet the expected academic standards. Ms. MeMullen has a natural ability to motivate and engage students in leaering opportunities by using technology and Interactive demonstrations necessary fr achieving the lesson objective. She has also become a reflective educator who strives to make authentic connections in all er lessons. Ms. McMullen institutes organization Inher dally routines and procedures, which ultimately allows students to meet with success and take risks with new content. She is commended for her rapport with students and ‘overall commitment to te profession, Ms, Mellen i committed to adult and student leaming. She has demonstrated an ability to collaborate with resource personnel during her student teaching placement, which has resulted in new learning opportunities with her cooperating teacher. She strives to develop a rapport with students, parents, and her grade level colleagues, She isa most dependable young educator, who takes on her ‘ole asa future teacher with passion and commitment. In summary, close this letter of recommendation as began it; please give this candidate every consideration for employment in your district. Ifyou have atonal questions or concerns, or need futher information, please feel free to contact me at mpeppettitrancis edu or (814) 472-3068, Sincerely, ho ‘es. Melissa Peppet Director of Graduate Education Student Teaching Coordinator Instructor, Sant Frans University mpeppetti@trancs.edy Graduate Education Department