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 * Amanda Hestwood- English Teacher and Department Chair East Ridge High School
 * December 2011
 * Capstone Advisor
 * A Parent's Jounrey through Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

To Whom it May Concern, It is without hesitation that I offer my sincere recommendation for the tenure of Vivian Johnson. Over the nearly ten years that I have been lucky to know Vivian, she has guided my work through a number of stumbling blocks and detours, all the while supporting me and recognizing my unique life experiences with a firm commitment to helping me complete my work. Vivian and I spent many hours in reflection and found much common ground in the area of my research. Her content knowledge, skilled research mind and constant focus on the goal are truly the reasons my capstone is now complete. Vivian opened my eyes to the value of this type of research both professionally and personally, keeping in mind that I was already overwhelmed by the weight of my "day job." Our discussions inspired me to think of my work in a variety of ways and to especially see how others might grow through my experiences. Whether we were discussing colleagues, parents or students, my research became larger than my capstone and allowed me to think beyond the boundaries of my home or classroom. Vivian encouraged me to continue to my research beyond my capstone and as she is a model of lifelong learning, I am continually inspired by her example. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to work with Vivian and hope that my thoughts are helpful in her tenure process. Feel free to contact me at (651) 768-2334 with any further questions. Thanks so much, Amanda Hestwood