From the moment Ryan stepped into the classroom, I knew he was an exceptional man as evidenced by his manners, his physical appearance, and his conscientiousness. In the classroom he impressed me with his strong personal desire to succeed. He exhibited a strong work ethic and always strove to improve his verbal and written skills. He was open to feedback and always took my feedback and his peers’ feedback seriously. Ryan was never content with mediocrity, and as a result, he finished at the top of the class.