May 16, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to present this letter of reference on behalf of Rebekah Skinner. Rebekah
deserves consideration for any position for which she is qualified based on her work
ethic, content knowledge, and willingness and ability to adjust to any situation.
As high school principal for Pine River High School, I met Rebekah in December of the
2013-2014 school year when she was hired to serve as a long-term substitute for a world
language teacher who was leaving for another position. Rebekah was to take over, just
prior to the end of the semester, then make curriculum adjustments to accommodate a
Middle/High school schedule she would be taking over. This included the need to create
an elective middle school course in a few weeks time. Rebekah took on this task and
performed beautifully in this very difficult situation, finishing the work of the previous
teacher and quickly establishing herself as teacher-of-record following a very popular
individual. Students respected Rebekah and staff appreciated her dedication.
Rebekah displayed strong content knowledge and instructional skills in her time with the
district. Her planning included alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment. She
took part in professional development with the district, ensuring a knowledge and
application of district/building initiatives in her work. Rebekah sought staff expertise to
build her repertoire of teaching skills. She modeled a competence rarely seen in a firsttime teacher. Had budget cuts not eliminated her position, Rebekah would still be a
valued teacher with the district.
Rebekah served Pine River Schools with a level of ability, dedication and professionalism
that proved her value to the district. I know she will do so in any position/district for
which she is hired. Based on my observation of Rebekah, I recommend her for any
position for which she is qualified.
Respectfully Submitted,

Kimberly Miller
Middle/High School Principal
Pine River Area Schools
231-829-3841, ext. 3
kim.miller@pineriver.org