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January 4, 2017

To Whom It May Concern:


I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Katie Gomez since August of 2015. Katie
has served as an English language arts instructional coach at Crowley Middle School for the past two
school years. In my current role as a grant-funded Write for Texas coach, I have been able to attend and
contribute to staff meeting and PLCs at Crowley Middle School as well as provide technical assistance as
teachers need it. However, my role is very supplementary whereas Katies coaching is robust, immersive,
and extremely nurturing.
Katie is an inspiring instructional leader. In this capacity, she has facilitated PLC meetings for the
ELA department. She has developed meeting agendas and worked diligently to establish trusting
relationships with her colleagues. Time and again, I have witnessed Katie bring home-made gifts and other
goodies to brighten teachers days and to celebrate their successes. Furthermore, she has expanded her
impact by co-teaching and serving as lesson planning partner to the ELA teachers. Most Fridays, she stays
well past the end of school hours to plan the next weeks set of lessons with a struggling teacher.
Katie is also extremely organized and multidimensional. She has orchestrated numerous campus
focus meetings with the staff of Crowley Middle School, and she has worked seamlessly with other
instructional coaches in her building and at the district level. I have seen Katie serve as an interventionist,
working with students in small groups to broaden their understanding of reading and writing. She has
created interactive and engaging lessons on expository writing and other essential content for students and
teachers.
When I reflect upon Katies strengths, I must assert that she is passionate, energetic, trustworthy,
and forward-thinking. She has many leadership qualities that will propel her to be successful in her next
position. She also has a broad base of content and knowledge that sets her apart from most candidates. I
am proud of all that Katie has accomplished and know that she will continue to serve and lead in the future.
Sincerely,

Dr. Cheryl Hunt,


Educational Consultant
ESC Region 11
chunt@esc11.net

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