Professional References

Mrs. Pauline Haber – LAUSD Mathematics Coordinator

“...You are one of the teachers/leaders who possess outstanding qualities and model exceptional methods of instruction. District D is most fortunate to have your support and expertise ... Your devotion to math education makes a difference.”

Mr. Charles Escoffrey –Science Department Chair

“… [Mr. Ayala] has been a valued staff member …  providing effective instruction … and has been consistent in maintaining discipline in his classroom and communicating any problems to parents, the administration, as well as to me.”

Mrs. Alice Miller – Math Department Chair

“… I have found Fernando to be very sincere and dedicated to his profession … I have seen evidence of outstanding classroom management.  Students are focused and on task … an asset to any school.”

Ms. Vicki Ichimoto – Physical Education Department Chair

“… Mr. Ayala is a dedicated teacher – extending his professional efforts beyond the classroom, while leading students in a range of extracurricular activities … his insightful contributions reflect his genuine concern for the interests of both the students and the school … Fernando’s patience and enthusiasm inspired the girls’ [soccer team’s] motivation to win while having fun.”

Ms. Suzanne Osman – Librarian

“… He has eagerly volunteered his own lunch time to participate as an adult facilitator in a library-sponsored weekly student book discussion group … He always exudes immense concern and commitment to our students; a dedication to the field of education; and a passion for creating relevant, hands-on, standards-based lessons which inspire and stimulate higher-level thinking skills; an enthusiasm for science and mathematics, and imagination.”

Ms. Connie Reed – Mentor Teacher

“… I have visited his room frequently … Lessons are rigorous and challenge the students. Mr. Ayala’s lessons address multiple intelligences and he uses different instructions to meet the needs of al levels of ability.”

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Mrs. Juliet El-Sherif

“… It was the first time I have ever met a teacher who was spiritually interested in the children doing well. He is very professional and always in good cheer – even when talking about someone’s bad behavior. Mr. Ayala actually stands out in my mind of how the perfect teacher should be.”

Ms. Amy B. Davis

“… He was thorough and serious with assisting my eldest daughter in her coursework even though she has a disability. He used his vast knowledge of educating children and helped her to become a more studious and patient student. Mr. Ayala is a unique individual … he is challenging as a teacher, he does ask the kids to think harder than other teachers, he does expect more from his students… He is a REAL teacher and bless him for instilling values, positive energy, respect and guidance to my daughter as well as to many other students who hopefully took advantage of having a teacher like him.”

Mr. and Mrs. George Festa

“… One of [Michael’s] favorite teachers became Mr. Ayala … What surprised us most was his challenge to the parents to become more active in their child’s work … We were disappointed at the end of the semester break when we found that Michael was no longer going to be working with Mr. Ayala.”

Mr. Eric Kizzie

“…I also like [Mr. Ayala’s] approach to maintaining order in his classroom resulting in optimum learning time.  His classroom is a refuge for responsible and assertive behavior.”