_Rochester Public Schools George W. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary ©5525 56" Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901 ® (507) 328-4100 June 29, 2016 Dear Sir or Madam, It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Joanna Vaughan. Ihave known Ms. Vaughan on a professional level for the last three years that she has served as a paraprofessional at George W. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School. Joanna Vaughan has proven to be an outstanding paraprofessional. I have found her to be honest, reliable, dedicated, conscientious, and an excellent member of the Gibbs team, Joanna Vaughan continually looks for ways to improve her skills as an educator. During her six years within the Rochester School District she has been specifically trained in TRLA, Orton. Gillingham Infusion Training, and Running Records. Ms. Vaughan values collaboration and has been a member of the school crisis committee at Pinewood Elementary and PBIS teams at Bamber Valley Elementary School and Gibbs Elementary. I have worked closely with her on the Gibbs PBIS team of which she has proven to be a critical member. She adds value and perspective to the school-wide lens in her role as an academic support and as supervision for all students. Ms. Vaughan is dedicated to efficacy for all students, building relationships through encouraging and empowering them to succeed both behaviorally and academically. ‘Ms. Vaughan has shown that she is patient, poised, enthusiastic, motivated, and dependable. She is always curious and willing to learn, consistently showing growth in her paraprofessional support and teaching abilities. She works well with colleagues and administration and is able to learn from those around her. At the heart of what she does each day is her desire for students to feel welcome and successful. I highly recommend Ms. Vaughan for your position. Feel free to contact me to further discuss Joanna Vaughan as a candidate. Charlene J. Hasz fe — Assistant Principal George W. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Rochester, Minnesota ISD #535 507-328-4100