South Middle School 2310 E. Pa Aurora. CO $0011 Phone 303-364-7623 FAX 22 January 2021, To Whom It May Concer: The following recommendation is based onthe performance of Mandee Thiel who i 2 ‘second yar teacher at South Middl School. Is with sincere pleasure that I write this Jeter of recommendation, Mrs. Thiel displays qualities ofa veteran teacher, Her ‘asructional practice, enthusiasm, and zenuine love for teaching and leaning i evident on daily bass Mande fist impressed me with her dedication and commitment to student achievement, Mr. Thiel collaboratively and diligently pans her lessons to tap into students price kaming build their background knowledge and make their learning meaningful. Mrs, ‘Thiel empowers her pupils to excl in thei leaning. She is very confident using varied technology and media and this helps students beter acess their learning. She employs high level questioning techniques to broaden student thinking and ensures that students perience success by challenging their abilities inorder to encourage as much growth and ‘development as possible. Mandee is also very knowledgeable in accommodating students ‘rious abilities and demonstrates a suong understanding of seafflde and supports she can ‘tin place to help students lean. Studens are afTetvely, behaviorally and cognitively engaged during her clas and this i a dre resul of her instructional planning as well ctassoom cutie she has established, She treats each student respectfully and values their ideas and thoughts. Mandee employs consistent and fir proctices in her classroom and tstablishes solid classroom routines, “Mandce welcomes feedback and regulary reflets on her teaching a opportunity for _gowth and skill refinement. Mrs. Thiel is eager to develop new ways to tach her lessons ard she often adjust her teaching suategis 1 meet the nocd of her students. Mandee atively seeks professional development opportunities to lea, ort lead and consistent implements new Feaing and stratepes for her students, Her genuine pasion for teaching ar: evident through her willingness to experiment with different modes of instrcton, Mande is both professional and approachable. Shei highly valued teaching member of ‘tr Staff: During her time at Sout, she has mad herself an integral member of our school ‘community by planning collaboratively with her team, She didnt serve on our comitees {te to Induction and CLDE distct requirements: however shes visible in afterschool avis and co-sponsors Drama Club for our students, -Mandee'snsrutional practice combined with her patience and individu etetion to ‘each student makes he lasroom an engaging learning envionment. As wells being Aeticatd, caring and skilled, | believe Mandoe possesses many ofthe qualities that wil mike her very sucessfladti t your school. Is without reservation that | recommend Mandee Thiel for any teaching position. Assistant Principal South Middle School