References and Accolades

References
Please email me (rcrock2@lsu.edu) for the contact information of my references.

• Kimberly Wadenpfuhl, second grade teacher, South Walker Elementary School
• Jean Woodside, first grade teacher, Bains Lower Elementary School
• Joy Hammatt, Kindergarten teacher, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
• Carol Aghayan, Preschool teacher, Child Development Laboratory Preschool; Instructor, Louisiana State University
  
• Renee Casbergue, Ph. D., associate professor, Louisiana State University
• Teresa Buchanan, Ph. D., associate professor, Louisiana State University

Accolades
Throughout the course of my four semesters of student teaching, I received numerous evaluations from professors and mentor teachers regarding my projects and teaching. The following are excerpts of the feedback I have received thus far.

• "Rachel has been a wonderful addition to our classroom. I wish she could stay all year. She is very ready to have her own classroom. I would be honored to have her as my own children's teacher one day." -Kimberly Wadenpfuhl, second grade teacher, South Walker Elementary School
• "[Rachel] uses a variety of positive guidance strategies [and] shows insight into children's actions and behaviors." -Carol Aghayan, preschool teacher, Child Development Laboratory Preschool; Instructor, Louisiana State University
• "[Rachel has] good plans and thoughtful changes in activities and transitions." -Dr. Joan Benedict, Ph. D., Director of Child Development Laboratory Preschool
• [Rachel] uses positive, strong communication with children." -Joy Hammatt, Kindergarten teacher, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
• "[Rachel's lessons] have a nice mix of teacher-directed, whole class introductory activities, and more child-oriented small group and individualized activities." -Renee Casbergue, Ph.D., associate professor, Louisiana State University
• "Rachel demonstrates an overall strong knowledge on child learning. She is a great teacher!" -Jean Woodside, first grade teacher, Bains Lower Elementary
• "[Rachel] demonstrates confidence in her beliefs and abilities, yet is tactful and diplomatic in sharing ideas." -Carol Aghayan, preschool teacher, Child Development Laboratory Preschool; instructor, Louisiana State University