BLUE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY EAST David M. Zula, Principal Katie A. Hubiak, Interim Assistant Principal May 3, 2016 To whom it may concer: 1am writing on behalf of Lindsay Hand. Lindsay has been student teaching in my Autistic Support Classroom at Blue Mountain Elementary East for the past eight weeks. She is completing her Teaching Certification in Elementary Education and Special Education, While in my room she also began to pursue a Certificate for Middle Level Language Arts. Lindsay worked closely with myself, four support staff, the ‘occupational therapist, and speech therapist. She also collaborated with the Life Skills Support Teacher and Paitan Consultants. Additionally, Lindsay displayed a natural ability to manage and provide instruction for the school day. Lindsay modeled her day after the picture schedule that was currently in place, while implementing techniques and strategies learned through Kutztown University. Two qualities essential for an Autistic Support setting are perseverance and dedication. It is evident Lindsay possesses these characteristics. Lindsay is very goal oriented, but was aware of her students’ social, educational, and emotional development. Lindsay would go above and beyond for any organization that she would work for. It is part of her work ethic and her daily belief system. While student teaching, Lindsay also provided instruction for her local CCD students and worked at Rita’s Italian Ice. This drive to achieve and lear is a testament of who Lindsay is and how seriously she takes her work. 1 highly recommend Lindsay for any position that she is interested in obtaining and would be more than happy to speak on her behalf. I can be reached at 570-366- 1065, 610-554-9787, or by emailing eccostenbader@bmsd.org. Sincerely, Ai = ‘Ban Costenbader, M. Ed. Autistic Support Teacher 675 Re Dale Roa, Onviasbur PA 17961 (570-960-1005 “an Equal Opportunity Employer