[Signed hard-copy on Rabat American School letterhead]
June 6, 2005
Letter of Reference for Matt Kaun
Since August 2002, I have served as the Director of the Rabat American School (RAS). During that time, Matt Kaun has served as a secondary math teacher in our school. I am honored to write a letter of recommendation for him.
As Director of the school, I do not spend as much time in classrooms as I should. Principals are much more qualified to address the pedagogical strengths of each of our teachers. In the case of Mr. Kaun, however, I can attest to the fact that he is much admired by students, parents, and staff. He is generally recognized as one of our superior teachers. Matt is one of those stellar performers that every school wants to have on its staff. One of his colleagues recently made the statement that Matt truly exemplifies the values of the National Honor Society for which he has capably served as an advisor. Matt is, in every sense of the word, a very highly qualified individual and an excellent teacher.
In his four years at RAS, Matt has provided outstanding leadership for NHS and for a number of other activities in our school. He has introduced the junior and senior math competitions for our “mathletes” and was the driving force that lead to our school hosting the senior math competition in Rabat in 2004. Among his many activities at RAS, one can include:
National Honor Society Advisor 2002-2005
Math Department Coordinator 2002-2005
School Measurement Committee 2003-2004
ISMTF Senior Math Competition 2004 Coordinator
Volunteer at swim meets, basketball tournaments, dances, concerts, etc.
I would be remiss if I failed to mention that Matt has been the trip leader for our annual grade 9 ascent of Mount Toubkal. This is done early in the school year as an activity to bring the new high school students together as a group. It is a four day hike culminating in the ascent to the top of Mount Toubkal - at a height of over 4,000 meters. Matt has lead this trip since 2002. Those who have accompanied him on this trip, speak glowingly of his calm and confident manner, his knowledge of what to do in given situations, his ability to cajole students to do something they would normally not do, and to feel okay if they are not able to make the complete ascent. Matt’s abilities have made this trip one of the highlights of the school year.
It is obvious that Mr. Kaun has been an active and committed member of our RAS faculty. In addition, Matt is an integral member of our community. He is the type of person who is popular with colleagues and helps to make our school have a genuine sense of camaraderie. He and his wife, Catherine, frequently open their home to the entire staff for a Thanksgiving celebration or a sundowner to celebrate key dates in a school year. Even on the eve of their final departure from Rabat, they have invited all the staff to their home to celebrate the last work day of the 2004-2005 school year. They have also helped to organize bicycle trips and golf weekends.
Matt Kaun has my highest possible recommendation. Not only is he a superb teacher in a subject for which it is hard to find qualified teachers, he is also an integral part of the school community. He contributes positively in numerous ways. In fact, he contributes much more than his fair share. Any school will be most fortunate to have him as a member of its staff. I would relish the opportunity to be able to work with him again. If you have the opportunity to hire Matt Kaun, do not hesitate to do so. You will be adding an exemplary teacher and and exemplary individual to your staff.
David A. Randall
Director Rabat American School
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