WE DID NOT PLAN THE BLUE SNOWFLAKE SWEATERS!
November 6, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
Being an English teacher in the Puyallup School District for 20 years, I have written hundreds of letters of recommendations, but the quality of this student makes writing this letter the greatest honor of all. I am writing to recommend Kendahl Sugai for any position or program that will allow her to soar, because she must not be held back. My hope for her is that she will choose carefully from the offers she receives, as they will be copious. In the three years that I have worked with her, as a facilitator of English in the Puyallup Online Academy (POA), she has been a standout student. She has a striking, intelligence, independence, dedication, perseverance, and along with that, the rarest characteristics of all with these traits: humility and grace.
Kendahl carefully planned a balance between online and ‘brick and mortar’ school in order to get the most out of her education. Here at POA, she volunteered her time to improve our offerings and her service was incredible.
Kendahl did the laborious and complex task of problem solving in fifteen different online English classes, and this was hard work. The level of critical thinking and computer proficiency required made this a student volunteer opportunity that only Kendahl could do.. She made suggestions, asked crucial questions, and discussed strategy with me with such capability and confidence, showing incredible patience. This is a situation where she was not just helping, she was crucial to the success of the project.
Kendahl sets high standards for herself, she is reliable and responsible, and she has a sincere desire to create a better world. Wherever she goes, I know she will be an influential thinker, leader and a team player. You want her on your side, I promise!
Sincerely,
Cheryl L. Ray