October 6, 2002 Dear Director, It is my pleasure to recommend Ron Hannah to you as a teacher of English in your school. He has been a teacher in a large school system in Canada, where he worked successfully for many years. His private music students have done well in their studies and on their exams. With his students, he has the ability to focus quickly on what is missing from their understanding and to provide it clearly and concisely. I have known him for 30 years as a friend and as a musician. He is a fine composer and I have played some of his works for organ. Several of his compositions have been published, and many others have been performed, recorded and broadcast world-wide. He is always willing to assist my choir when I call upon him - he has a fine tenor voice and reads music easily. Because of his years of choral experience, he has much experience and facility with other languages, and has sung in Latin, German, French, Italian, and Russian. I also know that he is capable of carrying on a conversation in French. He is always cooperative and easy going, full of humour yet sensitive to the problems of others. He is knowledgeable, focused, hard-working and adaptable in his approach to teaching, and he would be a great asset to any school. Sincerely, Curt Bergen 2175 McNeil Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Tel: +(250) 592-8839 Email: curtbergen@shaw.ca
September 26, 2002 Dear Director, I have known Ron Hannah personally and professionally since the mid 70's. It is indeed a pleasure to be able to tell you about this very special person. He is a wonderful person to be around. He is a warm, gentle soul with a huge heart. He brings a sense of ease and comfort with him. His sense of humor and his easygoing eccentricity lighten the darkest day. He has been a teacher in a public school system for many years as well as a private tutor in music. He is very skilled in English literature and composition as well as logic and philosophy. His support and encouragement has helped many struggling students to succeed. He worked for some years with a private school for teaching reading to children and adults, where my son was able to upgrade his employability greatly as a result of Ron's work with him. He is a very accomplished musician, pianist and composer. I have been privileged to hear his music performed, as well as to hear him personally play some of his compositions. His music is played internationally. His intelligent and active mind makes him a profoundly engaging and amusing public speaker. He is able to communicate clearly and accurately in personal and professional situations. He can always show you another way to look at something and how to figure out new answers to life's dilemmas. He has a deep respect for the people he works with. He is a focused and hard worker, doing what is needed to bring his many projects to successful conclusions. Again I say, it is my honor to recommend Ron Hannah to you. His rich personality and diversified skills will be a clear asset to you and your work. Sincerely Lydia Travers 2215 West 13th Avenue Vancouver, BC Canada V6K 2S4 Email: lydtravers@gmail.com Tel: +604 736 3000