Gary T. and his Poet Tree » Testimonials

“the children enjoyed it very much”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:51:13 +0000

"Thanks for a great presentation and performance. The children enjoyed it very much. I loved your crowd control/class management techniques!"
~Mimi Seeley, Cherrywood School, San Jose

“wonderful assembly”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:50:44 +0000

"Gary, I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful assembly you provided our students at Laurel. I have passed on your name to other administrators…"
~Liz Ybarra, Laurel Elementary, Oakley, CA

“I was so impressed!”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:50:15 +0000

"Thanks for such a great day you spent here… I was so impressed!"
~Dori O’Toole, Alta Heights Elementary, Napa, CA

“sincere, encouraging comments”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:49:56 +0000

"Thank you so much for the poetry inspiration you shared with us… We were the 4th grade class you visited afterwards. My students could tell you were excited about what they wrote, and were surprised and proud of their poetry… I also learned a lot about responding to students work by listening to your sincere, encouraging comments to them all…"
~L. Butsuda, Fredericksen Elementary, Dublin

“the kids were into it the whole time”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:49:04 +0000

"I just wanted to thank you for yesterday’s assembly. The class really enjoyed it, and wanted to begin to write poems when we returned. You were great! The kids were into it the whole time… Thanks again!"
~email from Theodora Dokos, Spring Valley Elementary, Millbrae

“spread the word”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:48:30 +0000

"Sometimes when we hire people from flyers, as we did you, they’re not always good. But your show was great! I’ll spread the word.."
~Carol Stewart, Cooper Elementary, Vacaville, CA

“the kids loved it!”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:48:04 +0000

"We really appreciate all the hard work you did for us… the kids loved it! I’m mailing some of their poetry work they wanted to share with you."
~Rebecca Robinson, V-P Joshua Cowell Elementary, Manteca

“a great, great time”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:47:42 +0000

"I was worried when our teachers said they were bringing in a poet. We once had one who bored the kids to death. But we had a great, great time today!"
~Introduction by the Principal, Norman Elementary, West Sac.

“wonderful show”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:47:06 +0000

"We really wanted you to know, That we really liked your wonderful show…"
~Room 2, Grant Elementary, San Jose

“reaaaally like your show”

Gary — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:46:27 +0000

" I reaaaally like your show! Great Job! "
~Daniel Arauz, teacher, Valley View Elementary, Richmond