GLEN E. GARNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ‘im ross a0 Fa 81) S9408 Jamuary 29, 2015 ‘To Whom it May Concern: highly recommend Kyle Talieska asa candidate fora principal position. Thave worked with Kyle for five ‘years in my position a an educator at Garner Elementary School. While working with Kyle, he has been positioned in kindergarten, second and fourth grade classrooms. He adapts well working. with elementary students ofa variety of ages and learning abilities. Kyle has several notable qualities that make him the perfect eandidate for an administrative position. He has a ‘wonderful rapport with his students. He builds positive relationships with them and upholds high student achievement expectations. Kyle makes ita point to attend students’ events outside of School. For many months lat school year, he drove more than 2 hours weekly to teach a hospitalized student Kyle is involved in our school and community. He has served in our school Parent-Teacher Organization for five years and has positive interactions with parents. He is very dedicated in helping provide fun experiences for all students both curing and afterschool hours. For the past the years, Kyle has organized, promoted, volunteered, and stayed late to clean up for multiple types of Family Fun Night activites. Additionally, he has served as our Student Council Chair for thee years, and he also on our district's Math Curriculum Committee, Kyle is very knowledgeable about current edvcational events on dstit, local, and state levels, He unbiasedly possesses a strong understanding of educational practices. He's the person to see When one needs a clarification 6 important issues. Kyle is also on top of technology. He incorporates multiple modes of technology’ ‘opportunities in is classrooms, He also operates the sounel equipment during our school assemblies. Many salf members seek Kyle’s assistance for technology help. {believe that one of Kyle’s strongest qualities for this position has been showeased while he has stepped in seamlessly to perform administrative duties when our principal is away. He is very professional and punctual in addressing behavioral problems that warrant disciplinary ations. [have seen him address and handle behavior issues and circumstances with students in a firm, but caring, manner. He pro-actively contacts parents ifthe situation arises. Lam always confident that Kyle will resolve any behavior problems that I need his assistance ‘with. He is committed to making school safe forall leamers, 1 personally recommend Kyle Talicska fora prinsipal position, Kyle is punctual, easy to get along with, level= hheaded, mature, and the kind of person that everyone wants to be around, Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerly, Melinda Carreba— Melinda Carrabs 1 Grade Teacher Clio Area Schools