March 6, 2017

Dear Parents and Guardians,

My name is Sonya Swartzentruber and I will be student teaching in

your childs class with Ms. Barber for the next eight weeks. I will be
graduating in May from Regent University with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in PreK-6th grade. I have
spent a great deal of time in Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade
classrooms, from observing to teaching lessons. I just completed my first
eight-week student teaching experience in a 3rd grade classroom in Virginia
Beach, which was a great learning experience. Although I have not yet
worked in a 2nd grade class, I am looking forward to the experience and
getting to know and work with your child over the next several weeks.

I have a passion for teaching and feel privileged to be working in

your childs classroom. As a student teacher, I will begin by observing and
getting to know each and every student. After observing, I will slowly take
over the classroom by planning and teaching each lesson. At the end of
April, I will be transitioned out of the classroom and Ms. Barber will once
again be in charge of leading the class.

I am looking forward to working at Butts Road Primary and getting

to know and work with this wonderful group of students. I am also pleased
to have the opportunity to learn from and teach alongside Ms. Barber to
best meet the needs of your student. If you ever have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact me at sonyswa@mail.regent.edu.
Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,
Ms. S