1. Reference for Ann Andrew
July31,2014
To Whom itMay Concern:
I am writinginsupportof AnnAndrewinhereffortstofurtherpursue herinterestinthe fieldof learning
disabilities,teachingchildrenwholearnindifferentways,andhelpingchildrenintheirdevelopment.
I have watchedAnnwithherownchildren andtheirfriends, andIhave beenstruckat how warm and
caring she is,howclearlyshe communicateswithall,how she takeseachindividual’sneedsandabilities
intoaccount inhow she treatsthem. Anngreetspeople withgreatenthusiasmandinsodoing
demonstratesthatshe isontheirside;the positive tone of herinteractionsnaturallybuildsalevel of
trust.
In addition,Annishungrytounderstandhow besttosupportthe growth of children. She isactively
involvedinthe schoolsthatherchildrenattend,advocatingforchildrenwithspecialneeds,she reaches
out to professionalsinthe field,andshe readsliterature andresearchto enhance herunderstanding.
Her curiosityisevidentinthe questionsshe asksanditis thissame thoughtful curiositythatis
motivatinghertoseekthisopportunitytoobserve otherprofessionalsatwork.
Annwill bringenergy,caring,andpassiontoherpursuitof furtheropportunitiestochampionthe
positive healthydevelopment of these children,whomayneedspecialinstructional methodstolearn
some thingsthatotherslearnmore easily,andwhohave special giftsthatmake the worlda betterplace
for all.
It iswithouthesitationthatI recommendAnnfora positionthatwouldallow childrentobenefitfrom
Ann’spresence,sensitivitywhile informingherfurtherinthe fieldof learningdifferences andhelping
herto continue herprofessional path. If Ican be of furtherassistance,please letme know.
Julie Nelson
Math andCognitive Development Teacher,The Carroll School