California High School 9870 Broadmoor Drive. San Ramon, CA 94583 www.calhigh.net (925) 803-3200 « Fax (925) 803-9341 A National Blue Ribbon School A California Distinguished School December 2015 To Whom It May Concern: + | am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Kortney Bieringer. She has been teaching algebra at California High School since 2014 and | have worked closely with her as her BTSA support provider. Kortney is a positive, enthusiastic teacher who has a desire to see all of her students succeed. Kortney makes an effort to connect with individual students in addition to the entire class. She has reached out to parents and students to create a team approach to leaming and success. Kortney allows many options for students to approach her both in the classroom and after class for extra help — tutorial, before/after school, School Loop, and Twitter. | am impressed and inspired by her passion for student success. The students in Kortney’s room know that she is there to help them in every way. She makes an effort to create a respectful, open environment in the class. Students know they will be respected by Kortney, other students and other adults. This comfort allows them to engage fully in the curriculum enabling them to be more successful in the class. Aside from her classroom management and enthusiasm, Kortney possesses the character to be a positive acdition to your school campus. She has strong values and integrity that she brings into the classroom. Combine these traits with her personal warmth and genuine interest in the well-being of others you have a very special teacher. I know you will be as impressed with her as | am. Sincerely, “oD 4 Yi x f+ ~ Shanin McKavish Consumer & Family Education Teacher (925) 803-3387 San Ramon Valley Unified School District