May 22, 2019 

 
Mr. Scot Graden, District Superintendent 
Saline Area School 
7265 N. Ann Arbor Road 
Saline, MI 48176 
 
Dear Mr. Graden and hiring committee: 
 
It is with great interest and excitement that I am applying for the position of Assistant 
Principal at Heritage School. I believe with my education and certification, paired with 
my previous teaching and leadership experience, I would be a highly qualified 
candidate.   
 
In 2012, I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in 
Special Education and I am currently working to complete my Master’s Degree in 
Educational Leadership. After receiving my teaching certificate, I gained experience 
teaching in various grade levels, including kindergarten, third and fifth grade. This 
prepared me for the this position as it has provided insight to many levels of 
education and development. In addition to teaching in the classroom, I held positions 
of influence within the school. For instance, while at Heritage, I was a member of the 
MTSS pilot. This experience allowed me to work with other teachers and students to 
make data-based decisions, plan, and instruct reading interventions to meet an array 
of student needs outside of students on my class roster.  
 
Outside of the classroom, I have demonstrated leadership capabilities in a number of 
ways, most recently by leading the Heritage School Improvement team. In this role, I 
was tasked with evaluating the professional needs of teachers and then cultivating an 
atmosphere where teachers could grow in their skill set. This allowed me to branch 
outside of my classroom and teaching style to meet the needs of other professionals 
within the building.  
 
With experience in new programming initiatives, optimizing the learning atmosphere, 
staff development, and promoting a safe environment, I have a proven record that will 
allow for success in this new role. I am enthusiastic and prepared to offer my expertise 
in elementary and special education to maximize the critical thinking, creativity, 
collaboration, and communication for students, staff, and parents of Heritage School.  
 
Thank you for your consideration, 
 
Jesse Spicer