From a middle-school boy: On behalf of every student you have ever had over the years . . . and everyone you have inspired, I just want to say thank you. You have done so much for me and everyone else in your years as a teacher. You have inspired hundreds of students to follow their passion, teaching them how to write, and more importantly, how to love writing. You encourage everyone, and you believe everyone has potential. In my eyes, that is the perfect teacher. Over the years, I have come to love writing more and more, and in big part thanks to you. you are the best teacher I have ever had, and I know you will continue to change lives with your online class.

From a parent: [My son] has always been a “math kid,” not much into reading until this year, when he started taking English classes with you. . . . He is actually interested in the subject now as opposed to just finishing it and going on to the next thing. I can’t thank you enough for helping him discover his interest in English and helping him explore it. It is something he will carry with him for the rest of his life. His favorite class . . . is YOUR class and not a math class anymore.

From a college student: You’re one of the greats!