

ENDORSEMENTS

Dr. Ana da Silva Iddings
Vanderbilt University
"When she came to us, it was already clear that Ms. Smith’s work ethic was impeccable and that she was reliable and dependable. Even more notably, however, her approach was marked by originality, thoughtfulness, and foresight. Added to that, the work she did during her LDUS program at Peabody College prepared her well to work with racially, culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse populations. Through her course work and internship placements, her professionalism, tact, positive outlook, and acute intellectual curiosity stood out as just a few of her remarkable attributes."

Casey Dolan
Oakland Unified School District
'She understands the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive space where students feel valued and respected. Through various community-building activities, she cultivates a positive classroom culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and mutual understanding among her students."

Shannon Puckett
Berkeley Unified School District
"Ms. Smith asks important questions about her own classroom effectiveness and how to best serve her students. Because of her ability to generate alternative solutions to problems and then select the best response for the situation, I have no doubt that she will continue to grow as an educator with each passing year."


