Dana

Richliew
2657 Sandpiper Drive
Tucker, GA 30084
(404)561-4496
dana_richliew@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

To Whom It May Concern,

I have known Melissa Medica Voyles since July 2014. We taught first grade together
at BB Harris Elementary School. She is a phenomenal educator who is organized,
technologically savvy, and has an amazing rapport with her students.

Melissa is a caring, loving educator. She has impeccable classroom management
skills while also being able to nurture her students based on their individual needs.
Her students were shown structure, consistency, and a desire to show good
citizenship. Melissa set high, yet attainable expectations for her students. This
standard helped her students succeed in academic and social situations.

Melissa is also very organized. This showed in her learning stations, classroom
library, and technology equipment. Her learning stations were clearly labeled and
students knew exactly what to do in order to be successful. Her classroom library
was clearly organized with color-coded stickers. These stickers helped her students
keep the classroom library organized and easily accessible. Her technology
equipment was neatly organized. She taught her students how to use the equipment
respectfully. As an educator, I learned many valuable tips from Melissa. Her
efficiency and structure helps her students reach and exceed their academic goals.

Technology is another strength for Melissa. She attended eClass training throughout
the school year and would share the valuable information learned with our team.
She would apply the knowledge learned with her own students and help show that
our students are fully capable of taking their learning to the next level. Melissa is
also responsible for our school receiving a nearly $1,000 technology grant from
Microsoft. She also wrote and received several grants for classroom technology
equipment including iPads, tablets, and a Surface Pro. Her love for technology
provides her students with multiple opportunities to further their academic goals.

Melissa would be a wonderful asset to any team or school. Her love of education
shines through in any situation. Her first priority is always student learning and
success. Please feel free to contact me with further questions by using the contact
information listed above.

Sincerely,

Dana Richliew
First Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools