Letters of Recommendation

April 10, 2016

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am pleased to be writing this recommendation letter for Nicole Voncannon.  I have known Ms. Voncannon since the fall of 2014, in the role of a special education teacher.

Ms. Voncannon and I worked very closely during this time.  During this time I was able to see the many wonderful things that she was doing with her students and for the school.    
     
Ms. Voncannon is a dedicated, hardworking, and inspiring coworker.  Any time I have needed help she has always been a wonderful resource.   She is always there to offer suggestions, bounce ideas with, and offer her experience and insight.  Ms. Voncannon has offered numerous ways to accommodate and modify for her special education students, and preparing the materials needed for each lesson.

She is on the Academic committee for this school year.  She has helped with presenting material and training of Kagan strategies during in service.  She has helped with the watch tasks that we are in charge for the state.   She is also the co-team lead for the special education department and for safety patrol at our school.  

These are just some of them many things that Ms. Voncannon has to offer to any school environment.  She is a team player and will be an addition to any team she is on.  Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions.

Sincerely,

Christine Barnaby
4th Grade teacher at Adams Elementary

April 1, 2016

To Whom It May Concern,

I am pleased to offer my personal and professional reference for Nicole Voncannon for a teaching position at your school. Nicole and I have been colleagues at Wichita Public Schools for the past two years. Her positive attitude and pleasant demeanor has made her classroom a positive experience for all students, other staff and administration.

Nicole has been teaching special education at Adams Elementary for the past three years. She has worked with students with learning disabilities, to other health impaired, to emotional disturbances. She has met every challenge with confidence and determination to find the best solution for her students. Nicole excels at accommodating and modifying curriculum to best meet the needs of students. She is exceptional at co-teaching with other teachers or support staff. She is able to jump into any classroom and help out as need or take the role of being in charge of the class. Nicole states her expectations to the students and the consequences and rewards that will follow if they are or are not met. She has a superb rapport with her students. Her students know that she is there to help them succeed in all their endeavors.

Nicole is always willing to assist whenever other teachers or staff members are in need. Her easygoing disposition and good attitude make working with her a real joy. Nicole would be an exceptional addition to any special education team. I highly recommend her for any teaching position.

Yours truly,

Laura Hall