Patty Smith

"Patty is an excellent writer and teacher, and one of the finest people I know. I highly recommend her!"

"While I am not in the educational field, I worked for may years as a volunteer coordinator in the Hanover system. It takes a lot of love and the right tools to make students want to engage. I am confident that Patty possesses these attributes - and more. I know Patty through the James River Writers organization. She carries this ability to Include and engage others, making them feel welcome, heard and included. Her keen intellect and and genuine interest in people and the subjects of their interest testifies to her being the kind of person that you are delighted to see when you enter a room. I am a fan."

"Patti Smith is a talented writer and generous critic who takes care with others' work and gives thoughtful and intelligent responses. Plus, she's a mensch.
I'm a BIG fan."

"The consummate educator who leads by example shaping students not only academically but as better people."