“You taught me to bravely create and consume art that battled with my faith and made is stronger. And to enjoy it.” -BTS
“I am in a grad class called Writers’ Workshop, which is essentially Advanced Creative Writing with you. However, Advanced Creative Writing is leaps and bounds ahead of this class. Your class was so much more rigorous, involved, detailed, and still managed to be fun. This class is none of those things. I am so prepared for this entire grad program, mostly thanks to you and your classes. So if you have students questioning classes or Gordon or creative writing, tell them it’s really the best. I sincerely miss Mondays from 4:30-7:30.” -MBE
“There’s no way you can possibly imagine how awesome this theatre trip is going to be. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s better.” -ST
“As I look back at my time at Gordon, you have given me my most valuable lessons in course work, writing, and life. Thank you for your genuinely loving way of being, it has been a witness to me indeed! You honor God in heartfelt honesty that is radically different… and I admire that immensely! Thank you for spending some of your talent with us students!” -ANB
“Your writing course changed my college experience for the better, and I’m just reflecting on how thankful I am that you offered it. You deserve to know the positive, lasting impact on my college career and occupational trajectory that your classes have had.” -SF
“Poetry has become a sure foundation for me – a space of quiet, where I can be known to myself again amidst change. So I am just writing to say “thank you” for introducing me to the world of writing and good poets. That class was so inspiring. It made my life very rich and full, and it has brought so much joy and grace to me.” -HV
“It was incredibly exciting to go see a show that I know was written by someone I know and brought to life over the years by so many people I have crossed paths with, either directly or indirectly. In our classes, you always encouraged us to reach out to writers and artists we are impressed by, because worst case scenario is it makes them smile. I wanted to let you know I was (as always) impressed and delighted by your work. I can tell I have seen good art when it provokes me into striving to create more good art—and this was certainly one of those times. As always, thank you for all that you do, and thank you for your writing.” -MM
“I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for an incredible semester… Coming into this semester, I was hesitant about taking any literature class – but I can say with absolute conviction that you changed my mind about this subject. Your passion and love for your work and this subject were on display for all to see. Thank you for your dedication to our class and your willingness to share your joy within the classroom.” -CW
Ars Creative Writing 