Dr Deborah L. StevensBay Point Middle School2151 62 Avenue SouthSt. Petersburg, Florida 33712(727) 893-1153 June 2008To Whom It May Concern,I am writing this letter in reference to George Belmonte. I have known George during my tenure at the University of Phoenix and my affiliation as an Area Chair for Curriculum and Instruction at the University. George is a student that excelled in many areas including the understanding of classroom procedures and school procedures in Florida’s curriculum and instructional method. George is very knowledgeable in his content area and has received scholar marks in his research and in the understanding of instructional design.As a National Board Certified Teacher and as George’s instructor this past year, I have seen him establish classroom procedures, develop good classroom management techniques, and develop innovative lesson plans that will capture the attention of his students. George would be an asset to any organization where student success is mission and excellence is the goal. I would recommend George to your organization based on my past observations of his innovative instructional methods, team worthiness, dedication to the teaching profession, and overall perseverance and work ethic. Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions at 727-365-8364 I welcome the call.Sincerely,Dr. Deborah L. StevensScience Faculty / NBCT MentorBay Point Middle SchoolArea Chair of Curriculum and InstructionUniversity of Phoenix