Praise
“Considering him as a future university teacher of literature, Alan Berks is among the very best students I have taught at Columbia during the past forty-one years.”
—Wallace Gray, Professor of English, Columbia University
“He is an exceptional individual with an impressive quality of mind, a profound commitment to artistic expression, and a passionate devotion to the arts and letters.”
—Oscar Giner, Professor of Theater, Arizona State University
“He is a thoughtful, resourceful, dedicated and caring colleague.”
—Duane Roen, Professor of English, Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, Arizona State University
“Alan knows how to put on a show and make it seem like a party.”
—Guillermo Reyes, Assistant Professor of Theater, Head of Playwriting, Arizona State University. “Alan brings energy and focus to any job he applies himself to. . .”
“Alan’s real interest in his students makes him a strong, responsive teacher”
—Karen Dwyer, Professor of English, Arizona State University
“Alan Berks is a phenomenal writing instructor. He pushes his students and expects a lot, however at the end of the semester I felt a great deal of satifaction.”
“His course taught me things I will use the rest of my life.”
“Virtuouso storytelling”
—Indianapolis Star
“So engaging is Berks’ very presence and his obvious delight in recounting his adventures that only long afterward are we aware of the formidable literary foundation on which this deceptively casual yarn is structured.”
—Windy City Times
“Anyone who has lost someone will find himself caught up in Berks’ debate.”
—Arizona Republic
“Alan really created a fun and very educational environment that made the class one of my favorites this semester. Alan was warm, funny, knowledgeable and intelligent.”
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