I look forward to better days, to smiling again in true delight of life, to being happy and loving...
Some days, I think it's me, I think I'm crazy and I make it all up. That I am too picky and there's something wrong with me.
And then something like this comes in... and I realize, I actually *AM* a good person, worth something and do damn good things- I'm not some fucking lunatic who asks too much from a life partner, I'm not wrong.
I asked for a letter of recommendation for a job I am getting. This is what I got from Maggie's Teacher...
"August 30, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to present this letter of recommendation for Dawn Evans. I have known
Dawn since August of 2011 when her daughter Maggie was placed in my 1/2 multiage
classroom at the Rollinsford Grade School in Rollinsford, NH. I was so fortunate to be
able to work with Dawn and her daughter for two years. During these past two years I
have had many opportunities to observe Dawn’s teaching and interactions with children,
staff, and other parents.
Dawn cares about all people! She volunteered weekly in my classroom and always took
the time to get to know all my students individually. She not all knew their names but
also their personalities, likes and dislikes, interests, and individual needs. Students felt
this and immediately reacted positively to her, knowing that she cared about them. She
took the time to listen to them and answer their questions. She respected them! She also
knew when and when not to use humor with students. She is reliable and flexible which
is always essential in my book. She has also helped out other students and families when
they were in need in our school. She is a complete natural!
Dawn is Mother Earth. She cares passionately for this planet and she has a wealth of
information on how to better care for our environment. Dawn started a worm bin in my
classroom with my students and would come in weekly and do mini lessons with them.
This included hands on observation, question/answer time, giving advice and direction
and sending information home to families. Dawn also offered mini worm bin kits to
send home with any family interested so families could start composting at home as well.
Students looked forward to our weekly Wednesday Worm Bin time and learned so much
Dawn is a strong advocate of education, our schools and our children. Dawn is a huge
supporter of education and spoke several times passionately at town meetings when it
came time to vote on the school budget. She wants what is best for children and the
world we live in. Dawn also combined several of her interests and volunteered after
school in our enrichment program. She ran a class on sustainability called Eat Dirt. The
class was immediately full and kids loved the engaging activities she created for them.
She is always willing to help in any way possible.
Dawn is a well respected and involved member of the Rollinsford community. She
successfully ran her own store, Sun Moon Stars Herbals, in town for many years.
Although she closed the physical doors on her store, she continues her business online
and through home parties. Dawn is also an active member and Vice President of the
community Rollinsford Garden and Local Sustainability Club (RGLSC). She is able to
use her knowledge to help the community again with healthy, sustainable options and is
working hard to grow this endeavor.
I truly enjoy working with Dawn and would highly recommend her for any position that
she strives for. She is creative and caring, an entrepreneur, a naturalist, a community
and school supporter with one huge heart. She will welcome any challenge with an
open mind. Dawn is an outstanding person with great integrity and will be a wonderful
addition to any school or business! If I can provide you with additional information
regarding this recommendation, please don’t hesitate to contact me at work or on my cell
***Teacher and Cell***
Multiage 1/2 Instructor"
...so fuck off.
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