Ryan was excepted into the Multicultural Leadership Academy! He completed his first session on Saturday and seems to really enjoy it. The teacher that recommended him for the program also had to do a letter of recommendation to the academy.
March 24, 2011
Letter of Recommendation for Ryan Sadler:
As a business teacher at Metea Valley High School, I have known Ryan Sadler as a student in my computer applications class. Ryan is a conscientious student, prepared with assignments and a thoughtful participant in class. Ryan is a pleasant and caring person. He shows concern for other students and respect for all teachers. Ryan is friendly and outgoing. His work is of high quality as evident in his class performance. He is computer literate, and meets his deadlines. Ryan is reliable and mature and has shown initiative in seeking out leadership opportunities. Ryan is determined to succeed. He likes challenges and is motivated. Ryan will be successful in his future educational and occupational endeavors.
Sincerely, Jill Hlavacek
Business Department Chair
Metea Valley High School
In addition, he needed to share his past experiences and accomplishments:
I am currently a Sophomore at MVHS and made honor roll for the first semester. I am a current member of the football team. This season I received the honor of Player of the Week. I continue to participate in conditioning and speed training in the off season and have committed to do so daily. I was selected as one of 3 students in the entire school to take part in a teenage advisory program at the IPSD 204 district office for the Power of Choice organization. I was chosen by MVHS faculty as a student whom shows integrity.While at Hill Middle School, I served on the Student Council all 3 years. In Eighth grade I served on the Executive Board after being elected co-treasurer by the student body. I participated in the football program and was a member of the wrestling and track/field team. Along with being chosen as a "Hill Hero" and chosen to be a mentor to new students, I was also asked to participate in small groups with students and counselors to assist students with social/emotional needs. In elementary school, I received several recognitions such as perfect attendance, student of the week, and was on the Wall of Fame - I also received an "Acceptance" award, as someone who is kind and accepting of everyone. I have volunteered at the Naper Settlement and have performed community service several times at Brookdale Elementary School, including assisting supported ed students and helped with the Halloween/Fall event.
Sure makes me proud!
Over the past month I've been busy teaching professional development to the teachers and tech enrichment classes to students. Everyone kept telling me it was going to lead to bigger and better things! Well, on Thursday I received an email from the district office saying the created a job and thought I was the perfect fit for the position. It's double the salary I'm currently making but there are two downfalls. It's a 12 month position - which would mean NO SUMMER'S OFF - and it's for a one year contract. I'd be able to keep my seniority, however, I wouldn't be guaranteed a job at the same CONVENIENT location I currently am at. After much thought, I declined the position in hopes to revisit it in a year or two. Here's our past month in picutres!
At the end of March we attended a wedding for Bill's side of the family. His niece Lara was married. Here's the bride and groom. Notice my photo editing!
This is us - all dressed up and SOMEWHERE to go! 
I've been busy making "end of the year" gifts for my friends. I saw these on the internet and thought they would be perfect for the end of the school year. They are teacup bird feeders. I am giving one to my mom for her birthday next week! I put this in my front yard and the bird seed was gone within an hour! There is water in the cup for a little bird bath!
Then when we were buzzed into the NICU nursery, there were about 8 collaged framed pictures on the "wall of fame"............one of the eight was RYAN! Sure brought back some memories of our SHORT stay at Good Samaritan Hospital!
I created a graphic for the New Mom to email out to the Brookdale Staff - they turned out so cute.
This is my favorite picture I took during my visit!
Hope to post again soon!
