Sy Sowtheait Poke ee TTT January 11, 2018 To Whom It May Concem: Itis my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Jon Aldrich. Jon has been an instructional asset for Southeast Polk Jr. High since August 2014. Mr. Aldrich has excelled instructionally, collaboratively and as a leader. Mr. Aldrich has embraced the role of providing high quality instruction while being a classroom teacher. Mr. Aldrich implements and shares instructional strategies with his colleagues that are student centered. Among student centered instructional strategies used are the Gradual Release of Responsibility, Productive Group Work and Flexible Grouping. Jon has also shown the ability to create meaningful productive relationships with students. As a result of a student centered foous, students have thrived academically and socially in Mr. Aldrich's classroom. Mr, Aldrich has been an integral part of Southeast Polk Jr. High's collaborative efforts during his time as a teacher. Mr. Aldrich has worked with a classroom associate to provide quality instruction to all of his students including students with IEP's. Mr. Aldrich has been an integral part of the Science PLC where he has worked collaboratively within the PLC to prioritize science standards, implement MTSS protocols and has taken the lead on the district's data collection website iO. ‘As a model teacher Mr. Aldrich has been active within Southeast Polk's Teacher Leadership Program. He attends teacher leader meetings, is on the Special Education Advisory Committee, as well as the Equity Steering District Committee. Mr. Aldrich has been a leader in professional development by leading a district wide professional development session on flexible grouping as well as leading book study groups within the Jr. High. Jon has also filled in for the Jr. High School Administration Manager (SAM) while she was on leave. Mr. Aldrich did an excellent job of substituting in the office and assumed many of the roles of the SAM, such as student supervision, student discipline and day to day operations. His help and professionalism are greatly appreciated. Jon has never hesitated to take on leadership roles and fully invest himself in making learning meaningful for both his colleagues and students. Mr. Aldrich is a valued member of the Southeast Polk Junior High instructional staff. It is my pleasure to recommend Jon for an administrative position. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any further questions or would like to discuss Mr. Aldrich. OPE Southeast Polk Junior High, Associate Principal Learn. Lead, Live. Success for college, career, and civic Ife. ‘Mike Dalley, Principal * Jacob Bartels, Associate Principal/Activities Director * Monica Capper, School Administration Manager £8325 NE Universty Ave, * Pleasant Hil, 50327 * Phone: 515-967-5809 * Fax: 615-967-1676 wm southeastpolk.org