Recommendations

Please contact me for full letters of recommendation and contact information of authors.   To honor the confidential nature of these letters, I post only small excerpts.

“Ryan has proven an outstanding teacher in many ways, from practicing strong teaching strategies, to building effective relationships, to fostering a positive school culture…..Students respect Ryan because he creates a positive environment in his classroom where students feel safe and respected.  Ryan also builds strong relationships with staff with his positive attitude, strong work ethic and student-centered attitude”

– Laurie Cooper, Principal at Media Arts and Communications Academy

“…Ryan’s enthusiasm and passion made his lessons and class-time effective.  Students were thrilled when it was our day to see Mr. Lenz…”

Rebecca Peters, teacher at Millicoma Intermediate.

“I have nothing but high praise for Ryan’s abilities, integrity and maturity.  He communicates well, has good ideas, can solve problems and is always positive….it may be a cliché, but Ryan is a natural for the teaching profession.”

Jan Hodder, PhD   Associate Professor at Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.