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DocuSign Envelope ID: E52618A0-EFC6-4E5D-922A-40530CDA41EF <br /> November 11, 2014 <br /> To Whom it May Concern, <br /> I am Sarah Cornette's colleague and a fellow elementary art teacher in Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. <br /> I am writing to advocate and support Sarah's proposal to facilitate a community arts project at <br /> Scroggs. Sarah has a true passion for the arts and for teaching, along with many years of <br /> experience. Being new to the district, she has quickly shown that she is motivated to create opportunities <br /> for her students to express their individuality, diversity and culture through art. <br /> I am also an art teacher in a culturally diverse elementary school here in Chapel Hill. I understand that it <br /> is absolutely essential for school environments to be inclusive, and accepting of all backgrounds. Students <br /> feel valued when their uniqueness is acknowledged. But how can schools make visible and celebrate their <br /> rich diversity? Sarah's project proposal to bring students and their families together in order to create a <br /> permanent art installation, will not only be valuable in it's completion but also in it's process. Participants <br /> of the project can build connections with each other and share their stories while making their <br /> collaborative art work. <br /> I think this permanent community art installation will contribute to the celebration of culture at Scroggs <br /> Elementary School and help students to feel valued as a part of their community. I am in true support of <br /> this project. <br /> Alder Keene <br /> Art Teacher <br /> Northside Elementary School <br /> Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools <br />