Elementary & Early Childhood Education

P.O. Box 1002

Millersville PA 17551-0302

www.millersville.edu
717-872-3391
FAX: 717-871-5462

Dear Prospective Employer;

This letter is being sent in recommendation of Ms. Alyssa Miller who is applying to be a
teacher within your district. I was fortunate in having Ms. Miller as a student in my undergraduate
class (ERCH422 Teaching Literacy PrK-4). She consistently displayed the highest sense of
professionalism and enthusiasm throughout my in-class and out-of-class interactions with her. I
was particularly struck with her ability to positively motivate peers to put forth their best efforts in
their partner and small group work. Undoubtedly, her presence in the class made it a more
positive learning community for the students and for me. Also notable was her dedication to doing
the very best job she could in all of her assignments. She consistently went above and beyond
class expectations in whatever she handed in. I have no doubt that her positive dispositions,
dedication, and excellent ethic of hard work will benefit her students greatly when she becomes a
teacher.
Ms. Miller has had many opportunities to enrich the lives of the children with whom she
works and volunteers. Since 2011, she has served as a nanny for four children ranging in ages from
infancy through school age. In addition to that, since 2010, she has volunteered at a Middletown
elementary school supporting teachers in the classroom, as well as in out-of-school activities. Her
smiling face and her contagious enthusiasm, no doubt, serves to send positive messages to the
teachers, children, and parents with whom she has volunteered. She has also taken on
responsibilities with various student organizations on campus. I have no doubt that this
collaborative and winsome spirit will also serve her well as she works with colleagues once she is
hired.
Ms. Miller also served as a student assistant to professors in the School of Education. She
was known by all of the professors as someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty, and
as one who is extremely dedicated to her field. She is clearly well-liked and well-respected by the
professors within our department.
Again, I enthusiastically endorse Ms. Millers application for a teaching position in your
district. I have no doubt that she will be a highly dedicated teacher, a wonderful colleague and a
wonderful addition to any staff. I would be more than happy to speak to you in support of her
application. If you have any questions, I can be reached at (717)823-2788 cell, or (717)871-5770
office.
Sincerely,

Dr. Prsida Himmele

Assistant Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
ASCD Author: Total Participation Techniques, ASCD, 2011;
Total Literacy Techniques, ASCD, 2014;
The Language-Rich Classroom, ASCD, 2009

A Member of Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education