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To Whom It May Concern,

The purpose of this letter is to share with you my impressions of Kristina


Bassiacos as a professional educator. As a twenty-seven year teaching veteran, I have
facilitated many student teachers over the years. I can honestly say that I would, without
a doubt, hire Kristina for a position in my district. Kristina is extremely organized,
focused, always attentive and watchful, taking-in as much as possible from every
encounter. Further, I would feel privileged to work on the same team with Kristina.
Kristina has been in my classroom in varied capacities over three years. The first,
in conjunction with a course, she observed for approximately ten hours. The second year,
Kristinas junior year, brought her into my classroom for her junior block placement. She
attended my class two days per week for the spring semester. Kristina observed, assisted
students, taught small group as well as whole-group lessons, planned a unit, and got a
genuine feel for a second-semester elementary classroom. One example of Kristinas
proactivity and organization occurred on the very first day of her junior block placement.
Kristina was assigned to write and implement a unit sometime in the next twelve
weeks. That first day, she asked me to help her come up with a topic. We did and she
then approached her profession who replied How did I know that you would be the first
student to ask me about your unit, Kristina? This year, Kristina student taught in my
room the first semester of the year. She experienced what I feel is one of the most
challenging situations that a teacher can encounter; the rawness of a brand-new group
of nineteen full-day kindergartners, including high-needs learning support as well as ELL
students. She participated in turning that group into a well-oiled social, emotional, and
academic machine. Kristina co-implemented a 2014 Common Core-based math series,
Pearson Realize, while developing an appreciation for increased math rigor in
kindergarten! Kristina taught lessons along the continuum from whole group to
individualized, one-to-one Kid Writing lessons. Kristina has sat-in on IEP meetings,
Child Study meetings, parent teacher-conferences which included an eye-opening home
visit. I could mention more valuable experiences, but I will let Kristina tell you about
those! For me, her work ethic makes Kristina stand out from the rest. Many student
teachers, near the end of their placements, will disengage and use a computer and phone
and try to get non-school work done during while they sit and ride-out their last few
days. Kristina, on the other hand, used her time to either observe other teachers in varied
grades or further observe me teaching while helping students. She looks at every, single
situation as an opportunity to learn and grow as an educator. Kristina always wants to get
better!
In conclusion, you are hiring a very hard-working, dedicated teacher. Kristina has
grown by leaps and bounds in every way and I fully expect her to keep developing, just
as every effective professional should. Please contact me if you need any more
information about Kristina!
Sincerely,
Marianne Barlett - Kindergarten Teacher
Lewisburg Area School District
570 523-3220 ext. 3111

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