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Dr. Betty Wilkinson. PhD.

Dear Madam or Sir:

I am writing to recommend Jacob Davis as an English teacher. When he was a student at the University of Mobile, I taught him in four English courses, and he exhibited traits that I think would make him an excellent teacher. He is a kind person with a sensitivity to others. In my classes students discuss the literature they've read freely. Occasionally, a pupil will get angry at someone with a different viewpoint. Jacob never did that. He listened to what his classmates had to say even if it was apparent that he didn't agree. Such a respectful attitude I'm sure carries over to the classroom. Accompanying being kind is a patience with others, a trait I know from my own teaching is necessary for effective learning. That does not, however, mean Jacob is milquetoast. He is grounded within himself and has a moral sensibility that he is willing to stand up for, if necessary.

Another quality that will make Jacob a good teacher is his keen intelligence. In my eight years of teaching at the University of Mobile, I would place Jacob among the ten most intelligent students I have encountered. I discovered that he reads all types of material on his own, everything from novels to physics' theories to philosophy. Such wide-ranging knowledge made his comments in class both interesting and thoughtful, and I know these traits must carry over into the classroom. In fact, I remember a student staying after class in an upper-level course in order to share with me, "I just love it when Jacob talks! I could listen to him all day. He's so articulate and interesting."

I think you will find Jacob an engaging colleague and an outstanding teacher. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at email ehwilkinson@aol.com or by mail at 103 Fig Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532.

Sincerely,

Betty Wilkinson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of English
University of Mobile

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	Jacob Michael Davis
		Dr. Betty Wilkinson. PhD.
	Dear Madam or Sir: I am writing to recommend Jacob Davis as an English teacher. When he was a student at the University of Mobile, I taught him in four English courses, and he exhibited traits that I think would make him an excellent teacher. He is a kind person with a sensitivity to others. In my classes students discuss the literature they've read freely. Occasionally, a pupil will get angry at someone with a different viewpoint. Jacob never did that. He listened to what his classmates had to say even if it was apparent that he didn't agree. Such a respectful attitude I'm sure carries over to the classroom. Accompanying being kind is a patience with others, a trait I know from my own teaching is necessary for effective learning. That does not, however, mean Jacob is milquetoast. He is grounded within himself and has a moral sensibility that he is willing to stand up for, if necessary. Another quality that will make Jacob a good teacher is his keen intelligence. In my eight years of teaching at the University of Mobile, I would place Jacob among the ten most intelligent students I have encountered. I discovered that he reads all types of material on his own, everything from novels to physics' theories to philosophy. Such wide-ranging knowledge made his comments in class both interesting and thoughtful, and I know these traits must carry over into the classroom. In fact, I remember a student staying after class in an upper-level course in order to share with me, "I just love it when Jacob talks! I could listen to him all day. He's so articulate and interesting." I think you will find Jacob an engaging colleague and an outstanding teacher. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at email ehwilkinson@aol.com or by mail at 103 Fig Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532. Sincerely, Betty Wilkinson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English University of Mobile