8/2/2019 Letter of Rec for Missy
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5450 N Linder Road Meridian, ID 83646 (208)350-4340
Attendance (208) 350-4341 FAX (208) 350-4369
March 14, 2012
Selection Committee Members:
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Missy Nichols for
the Meridian District Teacherof the Year. I have taught with Missy
for the past 3 years, and in that time, Missy has beenessential in
developing several programs at Rocky Mountain. To begin with, Missy
was aninitial team member for the senior project; she was
instrumental in implementing the
requirements and creating supplemental materials that not only
helped her students, butaided her co-workers in their instruction
of the project. Because of Missys work-ethic andhigh standards, the
senior project at Rocky Mountain has proven to be rigorous and
relevantfor our students. Overall, Missy took the initiative to
simplify procedures and to ensure thatthe process is smooth for
both students and teachers.
In addition, Missy is a leader in developing the curricula of
the courses she teaches. Forexample, she took over as the AP
literature teacher last year, adding novels and writingassignments
appropriate for students preparing for the AP test. The end result
was an APclass that was not only appropriately challenging, but one
that also achieved a 78% passingrate, well above the national
average.
One attribute that I have always respected about Missy is the
rapport she establishes with
her students. Her students not only like her and want to work
hard for her, but they respecther and seek a deeper relationship
with her. There are often students in her room beforeand after
school and at lunch getting help, talking about their day, or
sharing personalissues.
Perhaps Missys greatest strength is her flexibility as a
teacher. Missy has taught inclusioncourses, night school senior
English, and AP English all while coaching softball and raising
afamily. I have always been impressed with the personal attention
each student receivesfrom her. Moreover, she individualizes
assignments to meet her students needs. Without adoubt, this is a
testament to her skill and dedication as a master teacher. It is
myimpression that she is the most valuable asset for our district
as Teacher of the Year.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Mills
Educator
Mike Hirano, PrincipalJeff Blaser, Assistant Principal Andy
Horning, Assistant Principal
Melissa Knueven, Assistant Principal Matt Smith, Assistant
Principal
8/2/2019 Letter of Rec for Missy
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5450 N Linder Road Meridian, ID 83646 (208)350-4340
Attendance (208) 350-4341 FAX (208) 350-4369
Rocky Mountain High School
Cynthia Mills
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Rocky Mountain High School
Mike Hirano, PrincipalJeff Blaser, Assistant Principal Andy
Horning, Assistant Principal
Melissa Knueven, Assistant Principal Matt Smith, Assistant
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