October 28, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this reference at the request of Anna Gessner, who is applying for a scholarship from your organization. I have come to know Anna over the past year in my capacity as a teacher at Cherokee Bluff High School where she has taken both my Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics classes. In addition, I have also recently become co-sponsor of the Women in Stem Club of which she is the co-founder. She is a bright, dedicated, multi-talented student, and I recommend her without reservation. Anna is one of the most well-rounded, accomplished students I have had the opportunity to teach. She would best be described as perceptive, diligent, and highly resourceful – the type of student who excels academically but also balances outside interests and projects. Physics can be daunting and frustrating at times, but I have consistently seen Anna stand up to the challenge – working hard, doing her best to work through difficulties, and advocating for herself when necessary. I have always found her to be friendly, focused, and with a positive outlook on her studies and activities. Anna is also always a positive, dependable influence in the school and the community at large. She has been involved with several organizations and outside activities, but I am most impressed with her co-founding of the Women in STEM Club at school and how quickly she has managed to help grow it. I came of age at a time when STEM careers were not often seen as attainable for young girls and I would have loved to have had a supportive community in high school such as this to help guide me. Our school is relatively small, rural, and has a large community of Hispanic students; by founding this club and working so hard to make it successful, Anna has likely paved the way for several young women to pursue careers/educations that they may not have had the chance to do otherwise. There are very few students who can confidently say that they have likely had such a long-term impact in their community. In conclusion, I would highly recommend Anna Gessner. Based on her performance in my class, she has a very bright, successful future ahead of her. If you need any further information you may reach me by telephone or by email at jodi.sulak@hallco.org anytime. Sincerely, Jodi L. Sulak, M.S. Science Instructor
October 28, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this reference at the request of Anna Gessner, who is applying for a scholarship from your organization. I have come to know Anna over the past year in my capacity as a teacher at Cherokee Bluff High School where she has taken both my Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics classes. In addition, I have also recently become co-sponsor of the Women in Stem Club of which she is the co-founder. She is a bright, dedicated, multi-talented student, and I recommend her without reservation. Anna is one of the most well-rounded, accomplished students I have had the opportunity to teach. She would best be described as perceptive, diligent, and highly resourceful – the type of student who excels academically but also balances outside interests and projects. Physics can be daunting and frustrating at times, but I have consistently seen Anna stand up to the challenge – working hard, doing her best to work through difficulties, and advocating for herself when necessary. I have always found her to be friendly, focused, and with a positive outlook on her studies and activities. Anna is also always a positive, dependable influence in the school and the community at large. She has been involved with several organizations and outside activities, but I am most impressed with her co-founding of the Women in STEM Club at school and how quickly she has managed to help grow it. I came of age at a time when STEM careers were not often seen as attainable for young girls and I would have loved to have had a supportive community in high school such as this to help guide me. Our school is relatively small, rural, and has a large community of Hispanic students; by founding this club and working so hard to make it successful, Anna has likely paved the way for several young women to pursue careers/educations that they may not have had the chance to do otherwise. There are very few students who can confidently say that they have likely had such a long-term impact in their community. In conclusion, I would highly recommend Anna Gessner. Based on her performance in my class, she has a very bright, successful future ahead of her. If you need any further information you may reach me by telephone or by email at jodi.sulak@hallco.org anytime. Sincerely, Jodi L. Sulak, M.S. Science Instructor
October 28, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this reference at the request of Anna Gessner, who is applying for a scholarship from your organization. I have come to know Anna over the past year in my capacity as a teacher at Cherokee Bluff High School where she has taken both my Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics classes. In addition, I have also recently become co-sponsor of the Women in Stem Club of which she is the co-founder. She is a bright, dedicated, multi-talented student, and I recommend her without reservation. Anna is one of the most well-rounded, accomplished students I have had the opportunity to teach. She would best be described as perceptive, diligent, and highly resourceful – the type of student who excels academically but also balances outside interests and projects. Physics can be daunting and frustrating at times, but I have consistently seen Anna stand up to the challenge – working hard, doing her best to work through difficulties, and advocating for herself when necessary. I have always found her to be friendly, focused, and with a positive outlook on her studies and activities. Anna is also always a positive, dependable influence in the school and the community at large. She has been involved with several organizations and outside activities, but I am most impressed with her co-founding of the Women in STEM Club at school and how quickly she has managed to help grow it. I came of age at a time when STEM careers were not often seen as attainable for young girls and I would have loved to have had a supportive community in high school such as this to help guide me. Our school is relatively small, rural, and has a large community of Hispanic students; by founding this club and working so hard to make it successful, Anna has likely paved the way for several young women to pursue careers/educations that they may not have had the chance to do otherwise. There are very few students who can confidently say that they have likely had such a long-term impact in their community. In conclusion, I would highly recommend Anna Gessner. Based on her performance in my class, she has a very bright, successful future ahead of her. If you need any further information you may reach me by telephone or by email at jodi.sulak@hallco.org anytime. Sincerely, Jodi L. Sulak, M.S. Science Instructor