26 May 2015 To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend Jessica Crawford for a position with your company. I have worked with Jessica from August 2014 through May 2015. Mrs. Crawford has supported and represented Douglass Valley Elementary school as the PTO President. Her energy and enthusiasm she has brought to the position has made an impacting difference. She continually put the needs of others before her own. She did a wonderful job planning, organizing and following through with all tasks and events this year. Mrs. Crawford brings an impressive amount of positive energy and enthusiasm to everything she does. One of her biggest accomplishments was re-landscaping a large portion of the school’s grounds. She worked diligently to obtain donations, gather help, plan and execute the work while working within the parameters the school and district had set. The work took a tremendous amount of time and effort and Jessica was eager and energetic throughout. The project made a significant difference to the school and all that attend. Due to Jessica putting the needs of others before her own, students were always kept the first priority. There were many occasions when Mrs. Crawford was left short-handed, but because she was determined to do what was best for others, she worked overtime to ensure what needed to get done got done. She is responsible and reliable. I knew I could always count on Jessica to finish what she started and if she said something would get done I knew it would. Mrs. Crawford is organized and is able to see things from all angles. Running a school PTO has many logistical pieces that require attention to detail, thorough planning, and clear communication. Mrs. Crawford communicated in person, via email, phone, and text. I knew I could get a hold of her at any time with questions or needs. She was able to bring many different people together and accomplish one goal. She demonstrated leadership, a collaborative approach, and brought a lot of fun to the table as well. Mrs. Crawford works hard, communicates well, and brings fun and energy to everything she does. She will do well in whatever organization she supports. We have been fortunate to be able to tap into her skills and energy at Douglass Valley. Please don’t hesitate to call if I can provide any additional information for you. Sincerely,

Andie Ruskin, Interim Principal Douglass Valley Elementary School Academy School District 20, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719-499-6692

Terry Dickinson, Assistant Principal Andie Ruskin, Principal

Academy of Science and Math

Douglass Valley Elementary School