"It's like you opened a new book.  I can write better, and it's because of you.  Thank you so much."

"I really liked your work, and I'm sure others did, too!  No offense, but you're different in a good way.  There are not many people like you.  Some activities we did started out weird, but kept me thinking. I also hope you can inspire more kids in the future like you did me and others in the class."

"You opened whole new doors filled with opportunities.  The best news is that because of your example, I am determined to become a famous singer.  I always knew I wanted to be a singer. I never really thought I could make it, but now I know I can.  Thank you!"

"I really enjoyed your classes.  The past couple of days, I always looked forward to your class. Singing and writing poems are a great passion of mine.  These things are good ways to release my emotions.  I was the one who said I wanted my dead sister back.  I was the one who wrote: 'Sometimes I feel trapped, my mind is full of death and grey questions.' I feel I learned a lot from you and your classes; I hope you will come see us again."

"I loved listening to your songs.  I really like the song about the boy. It really moved me; it almost brought tears to my eyes."

"I think I've looked deeper into writing since you've been here.  Your work is excellent. Your songs are good, and best of all, the performance you gave us was wonderful. I can't wait until Senior High when I get to see you again."

"I want to thank you again.  I accepted your assignment and started to write about Goblins, and it was FUN!  I would like to give you a special thanks.  I tried your idea about my sister, and now she leaves me alone.  I wrote in silence for two whole hours! You've really made a difference in my life.  You've made me very happy; I will never forget you."

"I am just writing to tell you how much I enjoyed meeting you and hearing your music.  I think my favorite song was 'Is this another name for love?'  I also liked the game where everyone adds a word to make a story.  Last night I sat down and started writing.  At first it made no sense at all, but as I continued, it started coming together.  I am grateful you encouraged me to write.  I really enjoyed meeting you."

"I really enjoyed the time you were here.  Now I write what I feel; I don't write what people want to see or hear.  Before you came to my 7th grade English class, I couldn't get my ideas out, but with that activity you had us do with the words on the board, you opened up my eyes to other ways to write. In a way, we have something in common.  We both love to write.  We both get ideas that just pop into our heads.  All the activities we did were great.  I especially liked when we did the triangle thing;
that really gets your creative juices flowing.  You have done so much for me by just giving me confidence I would never have had.  Without you knowing, you made me even more happy to write.
If only you could have stayed a little longer."

"I have had so much fun these few days.  The reason was that you did some amazing activities and awesome songs. I also liked the way you got along with everybody.  You looked real cool. If I had a chance to say that you could stay, I would have you stay for the rest of the year. The reason I liked you so much was because I did not like to write before. Now I just think about what you talked about and it helps."

"I really enjoyed your ideas.  They were very deep thoughts.  I love showing my thoughts on paper; it makes me feel better."