March

31st, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter of recommendation for Ms. Annie Myren. I am fortunate to
have been Annies academic advisor over the four years she has been in the Early Childhood
Education program at Bradley University, as well as her teacher in several classes; as a
result I know her very well.
Ms. Myren is an independent, reflective and responsible person. I noticed these
qualities right away in that her freshman year, and my high opinion of her has been
confirmed in the courses I have taught where Annie was also my student. I was the director
of one of Bradleys interim session study abroad programs in Costa Rica, in which Annie
took an advanced Spanish class. There, I was able to observe her ability to rapidly adjust to
a different culture, and have the chance to use her skills in Spanish.
I have found Ms. Myrens responsibility, maturity and calm demeanor refreshing,
making her a wonderful person to work with. Her intellectual ability is outstanding, and her
GPA attests to this. In addition to her academic work, she has taken an active role in several
organizations, and is currently volunteering at Peorias OSF St. Francis Medical Center,
where she works with young children and their families. Annie is just the kind of person Id
love to have as a teaching colleague working in the field of Early Childhood: she is enjoys
working with children, is warm, caring and kind. With her academic qualifications,
personality and her very strong desire to work in the field, Ms. Myren will be a wonderful
addition to any school or childcare facility that is interested in hiring the best.
Im very happy to be able to recommend one of my all-time favorite students, as she
starts her teaching career!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cecile Arquette

Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Bradley University
309/677-2614 carquette@bradley.edu

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH SCIENCES

1501 WEST BRADLEY AVENUE PEORIA, ILLINOIS 61625-0291 (309) 677-3190 FAX (309) 677-2952