Marlborough School

41 Fitch Court, Marlborough, NH 03455

T: 603 876 4465 F: 603 876 4302

Rick Nannicelli
Principal
rnannicelli@sau29.org

Michelle Stosez
Office Assistant
mstosez@sau29.org

Christine LaClair
Counselor
claclair@sau29.org

Laurie Palmisano, RN
Nurse
lpalmisano@sau29.org

December 11, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
Since August, Christine Collins has been student teaching in our first grade classroom at
Marlborough School. It has been a privilege to work with Christine.
Over the past four months, Christine has flourished as a teacher. She has a very warm,
caring demeanor. She has a very strong rapport with each of our twenty two students. Her
classroom management skills have improved drastically and she is now able to run the daily
schedule with ease. She taught two full weeks independently and did a wonderful job. She also
has taken on many daily tasks such as morning meeting, math groups, Response to Intervention
literacy groups, and transitioning the students between activities.
Christine has become very familiar with the first grade curriculum, including the
Common Core. She is very capable of creating fun, age-appropriate lessons and activities that
keep the students engaged. She has introduced so many new ideas and activities into our
classroom, especially many hands-on math centers. I have thoroughly enjoyed planning and co-
teaching with Christine. She is full of great ideas and always up for a challenge.
Christine has an innate passion for teaching and learning. She is constantly reflecting on
her teaching and striving to improve. She takes feedback gracefully and always applies any
suggestions. Christine has been determined to learn as much as she can during this student
teaching experience. She has put in the extra effort and attended staff meetings, workshops,
parent/teacher conferences, etc. She even took time out of her busy schedule to attend a few
evening student performances and athletic events. Additionally, she served as an assistant
Middle School soccer coach this past fall. This certainly speaks to her character and her
dedication as a teacher.
I would strongly recommend Christine for any elementary teaching position. She has a
strong work ethic and an enthusiasm that is contagious. She would make a positive addition to
any staff. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me by phone at (603)
876-4465 x1111 or via email at lgray@sau29.org.
Libby Gray

First Grade Teacher
Marlborough School



Rick Nannicelli
Principal
rnannicelli@sau29.org

Jay Gaudry
Ancillary Services Director
jgaudry@sau29.org

Michelle Stosez
Office Assistant
mstosez@sau29.org

Christine LaClair
Counselor
claclair@sau29.org

Laurie Palmisano, RN
Nurse
lpalmisano@sau29.org

Marlborough School

41 Fitch Court, Marlborough, NH 03455
T: 603 876 4465 F: 603 876 4302