Carol Syvertsen from Poughkeepsie, NY:
"I want to tell you again what a wonderful experience I
had in your class ["Writing Fiction for Kids"] today. I'm more excited
than ever about the prospect of writing for children, thanks to you. And, I was
not exaggerating when I said that your class was the best class I've ever taken.
I've taken many classes: undergraduate, graduate, as well as personal and
professional development classes. No other instructor has kept me as totally
engaged and interested for four straight
hours!
I have developed a new respect for the difference between
being a good writer and a very good writer. Today, you shared certain
intricacies and subtleties that enable a writer to craft a superior product
(with, of course, the proper intention and work ethic).
Finally, as a teacher, I am ever mindful of the elements
required to deliver a lesson effectively. Not only are you a wonderful writer
but also a gifted teacher. Your materials were so well organized. You delivered
a tremendous amount of material clearly and sequentially, always stopping to
check for understanding. You answered every question asked with wonderful
examples to illustrate your answers. I loved the worksheets you provided. I know
they will help me organize and revise my ideas.
In addition, you have
a wonderful sense of humor, lots of enthusiasm, and a very positive outlook.
That is how I try to approach my classroom experience each day, so I really
resonated with your teaching style! You made everyone in the class feel
important and at ease. Thank you for turning a cold, dreary Saturday into such
an enjoyable experience!"
Allison Cross from Beacon, NY:
"Please forgive the delay in my thanking you for the two
exceptional courses I took last week with you through Dutchess County BOCES. You
communicated a tremendous amount of information with proficiency,
professionalism, and intelligent humor. You were most attentive to the
participants, and we left knowledgeable of the publishing world and much
inspired."
