ed UNIVERSITY oF UTAH. ISTTUTE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION Coleg f Education 1721 Comous Canter Driver 2260 Salt Lake February 28, 2018 Re: McKenzie Jackson To Whom It May Concern: McKenzie Jackson was an elementary teaching intern in Granite School District for the 2017-18 school year. | had the privilege of serving as McKenzie's intern supervisor during that time. | was also her instructor for several undergraduate courses during this period. This recommendation is based on my extensive experience with Ms. Jackson. McKenzie has developed her skills and is an excellent teacher. Ms. Jackson is particularly strong in classroom management and runs an effective learning environment. Many of her strategies have become so automatic that she creates a very respectful and comfortable atmosphere. Coupled with these organizational strategies is McKenzie's wonderful rapport with students. | have observed how her fifth-grade students connect with her and follow her directions easily. | also appreciated how appropriate McKenzie is in her approach to teaching 10-11 year-olds. There is always an atmosphere of mutual respect, McKenzie is a hard worker. Throughout our year of interaction, McKenzie has never failed to complete requirements that | have given her. She is very reflective and asks very solid questions to analyze every situation. McKenzie Jackson is such a positive person and it is always uplifting to be in her presence. Because of this, she is an excellent member of the team and works well with other individuals to accomplish their goals. This year she has also exhibited excellent skills for working with parents. Ithas been a great pleasure to assist McKenzie Jackson in developing her skills as an elementary teacher. | consider Ms. Jackson a solid teacher with exceptional skills, many beyond the expected level of a first year teacher. | give her my highest recommendation. Sincerely, john H. Funk Clinical Instructor