Workshop Comments

Comments from school visits

Parents and students were very positive about the entire evening, and I received numerous comments about how much they learned and how much they enjoyed themselves. 
Susan Haske,
Principal - James Wilson Young Middle School

You are very inspiring for my own work as well as for what I will teach my students. Thank you so much for your enlightening words. 
Caroline Klein,
Fourth Grade Teacher - William S. Covert School

Your presentation was lively, informative, entertaining, and on target with young peoples interests and imaginations. Students were mesmerized by your stories of personal experiences on location to research your books. One can only be delightfully pleased by your presentations that inspire the young to read and write.
Alice M. Doyle,
Library Media Specialist, William Floyd School District

Mr. Heinz was wonderful. He captured the student's imaginations with his wonderful stories. He put tremendous effort into his presentations.
Joan Nagle,
Oak Park Elementary School

Excellent rapport with the students. 
Boyle Road Elementary School

This program was perfect for our classes. My students enjoyed it very much.
The in-class presentation was superb. Please bring him back!
Mr. Heinz was a great speaker and teacher. The kids and I were thrilled by his lesson. He was a great storyteller. 
West Gates Elementary School

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your language is both beautiful and powerful. Once again, you were wonderful! My group reacted with accolades to your presentation...None of this comes as a surprise to me, however, as your visit is often a highlight of our class.
Jane Maslin,
Middle School Reading Specialist and Teacher Educator

Illustration:
Sal Murdocca

Comments from the Hofstra University 
Summer Writers Conference

Illustration:
Sal Murdocca

 

Brian's instruction was top-notch! Brian has empowered me as a writer. I wish this class could continue. It was so worthwhile. His instruction was skills oriented and practical. A real learning experience 
Suzanne R. G. Alliker

Brian gave unselfishly of his knowledge...enthusiastic...dynamic. A rare find in an instructor. Totally held my interest and zipped it up! I wish this course would never end. I learned so-o-o much! 
Ruth Phillips

Brian Heinz went beyond what was necessary. He spent extra time and was always available to speak to us individually... a positive experience. Wonderful, informative, and I loved the exercises. I learned so much... 
Lisa Rant

..Brian was very informative and inspirational. I only wish I had more time to pick his brain. I know ten times more now than when I started 
Paul Capuano

Mr. Heinz has so much to share that two weeks is too short. He is passionate about his work...A great teacher and encouraging mentor. He used every possible media! I will be going home with a treasure chest of ideas, methods, etc. to share.
Carla Pacis

Focused on sensitivity of the student. Excellent examples for age groups and genres...Constructive 
Christina Fiore

Inspiring. Motivating. I have a lot to learn. 
Joan Gould