DREXEL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION KORMAN 213 3141 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

os23@DREXEL.EDU

June 15, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to recommend Richelle Colucci-Nunn for a teaching position. Through my association
with Richelle in Drexel University advanced graduate studies, I observed her unusually high potential
for the education field.
My experience with K-12 education provides a first-hand familiarity with the many challenges that
face teachers and leaders in todays schools..Before I joined the faculty of Drexel University, I
worked for over 25 years supervising school district curriculum, instruction and technology programs
in four different school districts. I strongly believe that quality programs have an advantage when
they can find candidates like Richelle, who are able to enter the profession with established track
records of excellent academic credentials, significant life experience and outstanding
communication and interpersonal skills. Richelle's social work credentials and past work in that
field are excellent preparation for work in today's classrooms.
In the award-winning School of Education program at Drexel University, Richelle has been
thoroughly challenged and tested in state-of-the-art teaching practice and learning theory. She has
distinguished herself in a number of ways. Her work demonstrates a high level of academic
scholarship, a willingness to go beyond minimum expectations and a passion for teaching
and learning. She realizes that great teachers engage students actively in learning by using a
variety of instructional strategies. Her approach reflects a high degree of responsiveness in
meeting student learning needs and in incorporating instructional technology as an
educational tool. She is passionate about assisting students to live up to high expectations and
helping students to meet their full potential. She has demonstrated the ability to offer students
equitable, accurate and constructive feedback and assessments, as well as engaging them in
creative activities and problem solving. I believe that dependability and cooperative working
relationships with colleagues and parents will be areas of strength for Richelle. Just as important,
she understands the importance of developing these qualities in her students.
In summary, this candidate has what it takes to make a positive contribution to the field of education
and to be an asset on any faculty, whether it is in a progressive learning environment or a more
traditional one. I urge you to give her your fullest consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me
should you require additional information. My direct phone numbers are 443-327-7115 and 443-4163695.
Sincerely,
Olivia Spencer, Ph.D.
Teaching Fellow, Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 19104