Letter of Recommendation

Karli Lisecki

This is a letter of recommendation for Karli Lisecki for a position as an elementary educator.
In Fall, 2016, I taught Karli in TE802, Reflection & Inquiry In Teaching Practice I: Literacy
and in Spring, 2017, I taught Karli in TE803, Professional Role & Teaching Practice II,
Teaching Focus: Integrated Units In/With Social Studies for All Students, as part of
Michigan State Universitys College of Education internship program. In addition to getting
to know her as a student in the course, I also visited her in the classroom in her internship.
Karli demonstrates exceptional promise as an educator. She is among the best students I
have ever taught.

In both courses, Karli learned to design learning activities and assessments that were
grounded in state and national content standards, that used research-based practices, and that
drew on what she learned in pre-assessments she conducted with students. She also learned
how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and to infuse equity-based
practices in her curriculum and instruction.

Karli was a terrific student in both courses. She produced high-quality assignments (and
there were many: analysis of students literacy skills; design and enactment of a writing unit;
design and enactment of an extensive unit plan that integrates social studies and literacy, a
lesson study assignment, and a resource guide and accompanying presentation on a learning
disability or exceptionality). Additionally, there were a number of readings and in-class
activities. Throughout both semesters, Karli had excellent attendance and produced
extraordinary work. Moreover, she was a very active, engaged, and thoughtful participant in
class discussions. I was particularly impressed by her informed stance on educational issues
at the local, state, and national levels.

Karli was placed in a fourth-grade classroom at the Academy of the Americas-Dual

College of
Immersion School in the Detroit Public Schools Community District for her internship.
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When I visited Karli in her placement, I noted the positive rapport she has with students, her
Teacher Education encouraging stance toward students, and her commitments to the physical, emotional, social,
and cognitive growth of her students. Her experience working in a dual-language immersion
Michigan State school is invaluable preparation for teaching linguistically diverse students.
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620 Farm Lane, In summary, I highly recommend Karli as an educator. As evidenced by her high GPA, she
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She is highly collaborative, responds constructively to others ideas, and takes on a
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leadership role in group activities. Karli is highly committed to producing curriculum and
education.msu.edu instruction that meets the needs of all learners. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any
questions.

Sincerely,

Anne-Lise Halvorsen
Associate Professor, Michigan State University
annelise@msu.edu (313) 244-4883

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