References and Recommendations

Comments from Students (from an anonymous formal evaluation at Milestone School Meeting)

• “SUPER knowledgeable, any question I have, he has an answer, very nice, down to earth, and honest.”

• “He is quiet and straight forward and always helpful”

• “Helps people stay on track”

• “Great teacher! They are a good person to go to for important stuff.”

• “Sean is a very kind and helpful [teacher] in my opinion, his good at providing artifacts in classes and is good at hearing others opinions”

Comments from Students (from a scrap book collected by a co-teacher)

Professional Reference Letters

2021-2024, Milestone Democratic School

Kate Freedman, ELA Teacher and Director of Operations

"He wants to remove barriers that get in the way of the most disenfranchised young adults leading meaningful, beautiful lives"

2020-2024, Milestone Democratic School

Mary Ann Kahl, Board President

"...an immensely creative, talented, and dedicated educator and school leader."

2018-2020, Community | Learning | Design

Michael McCabe, Director of School Design

"...a master teacher, champion of youth, and great colleague"

2014-2019, Edgerton Middle School

Susan Running, School Counselor

"...a passionate supporter of the social, emotional AND academic needs of all his students."

Rachel Montry, Social Studies Teacher

"He approaches all students in a caring way in order to foster relationships and to create a positive environment in the classroom."

2013-2014, River Valley Technical Center

Scott Farr, Assistant Director

"[Mr. Anderson's] passion and creativity has invigorated his students and our staff."

Erin Hunter, Carpentry Instructor

"Sean is one of those extraordinary leader-teachers who have the ability to inspire others with his dedication and drive."

Dave Culver, Co-op Coordinator

"He believes that every one of his students can achieve; that belief is contagious."

Kelly Broker-Campbell, Assistant Director

"He is an outstanding teacher and innovator. He can adapt to different situations, and is passionate about project based learning."

2011, Chicago International Charter Schools

Lori Nudo, Supervising Special Education Teacher

"Mr. Anderson has demonstrated the ability to be caring, fair, and supportive while working with a wide range of disabilities and behavioral issues."

Lori Weiner, Supervising Special Education Teacher

"Mr. Anderson displays the ability to build rapport with students quickly, along with the flexibility to allow for student-centered instruction and learning."

2011, Colegio Americano de Puebla

Sean Neilly, Student Teaching Site Supervisor

"Sean recognizes that students in classrooms today can be challenging, but that a teacher can confront misbehavior in a respectful way that builds a relationship between the classroom teacher and student."

Patricia Younce, Student Teaching Faculty Advisor

"His cross-curricular work within Social Studies and the Humanities demonstrated his gift working with professional colleagues and making academic content connections for his students."

2011, Bogue Organs

Aaron Bogue, Manager

"Many of my employees would come to me and let me know how much they appreciated Mr. Anderson’s patience and style of teaching."