February 9th, 2017

To Whom It May Concern:

I have known Dinah M. Martinez for one year now. From my experience with Ms. Martinez, I
can say that she is indeed a great student. She has earned decent grades and accomplishes all
school requirements that she is asked to complete. I can say with confidence that she is mature
and reliable. She has established herself as a credible and trustworthy student among her peers
and the members of NOVA Academy.

Dinah believes passionately in helping others. Her countless achievements and volunteer hours
show she is an active member of her community, and goes above and beyond to assist the people
around her. She is a selfless and intelligent student with strong values and respect for others. I'm
looking forward to seeing all the good that Dinah can continue to do for her fellow students in
college and beyond, as well as the excellent work that she will produce at the college level. I am
confident that she will continue to display the same commitment and diligence in everything she
does.

Dinah is a trustworthy, reliable and dedicated student who supports others in and out of the
classroom. Her work in the Global Girls Glow Program is admirable, and shows her initiative as
a leader. She is a pleasure to have in class, and her positive attitude even in the face of difficulty,
is an immensely admirable asset. I believe she will continue to demonstrate the same diligence,
perseverance, and optimism that she has shown in the year I have had her as a student. I hope
that this letter will aid greatly in representing the type of student Dinah M. Martinez has become
in her high school career.

Sincerely,

Mark Cruickshank

ELA Teacher/Dept. Chair

NOVA Academy Early College High School
500 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 569-0948 ext. 2403