Recommendations (www.Barbaragarriel.com)

RECOMMENDATIONS

"As Director of Arts Education for Friends of the Arts, I am always looking for artists of high caliber who are able to make their art form accessible to young people and inspire them to read, write and learn. It was therefore my great pleasure to work this year with Barbara Garriel.... Ms. Garriel is not only a talented writer and dynamic presenter, but her background as a classroom teacher enables her to connect with audiences of every age and level of interest."

Lois Kipnis, Director of Arts Education

"Barbara was very enthusiastic in her presentations and tailored them to meet the different age and interest levels of her audience. (pre-K to 9th grades) Even before the day of her actual performance, Barbara was very helpful and detailed-oriented in the planning process and was a pleasure to work with." Ruth Lorbert, Library Media Specialist, East Woods School

"Thank you for making our Author Day, here at St. Joseph's School, so special. Your ability to adapt your presentation of "Write Out Loud" to all our grade levels from K-8 was amazing. Your enthusiasm, warmth and knowledge was evident to our students and teachers alike. You kept the interest of our students from the moment they sat down."

Mrs. M. Salvietti, Primcipal, St. Joseph's School

"Earlier this week, about one hundred second and third graders at our school had a unique and delightful experience of meeting the author, Barbara Garriel. She came to our school well equipped with large size versions of her books, and cardboard instruments, puppets, music equipment, but most outstandingly she brought her charismatic personality."

Kathleen Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher, Holy Family School

"Many if the teachers came to me to express what a great job you had done. Your energetic personality and your ability to work with such a diverse population of students made the day at Captree Elementary an outstanding learning experience for all. The children are still asking for your books."

Christine Boris, School Media Specialist

"Both teachers and students enjoyed these visits immensely. Barbara presented and explained about the process involved in writing a book... The presentation was delightful and informative. ..The staff have requested return visits from Ms. Garriel in the future. Our third grade teachers were so impressed with the author's presentation that they have requested that they would also love to see her Writer's Workshop."

-Constance Beckerman and Sharon Ornstein, Tecumseh Elementary

"What impressed me most was the author's ability to tailor the presentation to her audience. The students received much more than a meeting with an author. Her talk with the children included the usage of her Writer's Notebook which we have been trying to teach the children to use. This visit made the reason for the notebook come alive as a 'real' author showed them how to use it.
The two groups were diverse in their level of understanding and Ms. Garriel was able to change her presentation to fit the groups easily. She intuitively knew when to question the group more deeply for understanding and when to move on to another subject.
I would highly recommend Ms. Garriel as a speaker to any age group of children. Ms. Garriel is an exciting, inspiring author that children can relate to. She talks to them at their level and listens as many adults forget to do. Well done!"

Donna L. Skahill, Teacher, San Diego Unified Schools

"You made the effort to teach them something about writing and what good writers do when they develop their ideas for a book.
The students were talking about their writing journals for weeks to come. I wish you could hear your words from their mouths. You truly motivated future writers at Clay."

Shelagh Appleman, Principal, Clay Elementary School

"Her warm and genuine manner with our young students, coupled with her generous professionalism was greatly appreciated."

Cheryl A. Boccard, Associate Director, Anne Brower's School

"She had the students mesmerized. She brought with her many examples of her work, in all of its stages. She explained in a thoroughly exciting and interesting manner what the process of inspiration and writing was for her.
The students were fully attentive, involved, and asked many appropriate questions. Ms. Garriel is very engaging. She knows students, is a good teacher, and inspires and excites her audience.
In short, Ms. Garriel is well worth engaging for any school or group of children based on our experience. I would recommend her highly."

Dr. Robert Fredericks, Principal, Saint Peter of Alcantara School

"I totally enjoyed the puppet as well as your ENTHUSIASM.
Your high energy and spirit shines and is definitely contagious."

Joanne S. Greig, Amityville School District School Librarian

"Barbara is full of life and vigor in her presentation, which is enjoyed by all ages. Her background as a teacher comes through, showing her ease with an audience. Barbara Garriel is well worth the presentation of what an author is and can be."

- James H. Hackett, Northwest Elementary School Principal

"Thank you for your wonderful presentation to our Girl Scout Troop. Both the girls and I were entranced by the story of how you came to be a writer and loved all the things you brought to show us."
"As you know, we have a HDD/ADD child in our troop, and I have never seen her sit so still and speak so little!"

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