Summary from: Penny Baragar-Brcic, Vice-Principal Ecole Marie Poburan School “All staff members at our school highly recommend Lyle Weis as an Artist in Residence.  Lyle was very flexible in order to meet our other timetable needs.   His program was motivating for both teachers and students.  Teachers were able to take new strategies that he presented and incorporate them into their repertoire of teaching strategies.  His storytelling ability is commendable.  All students and teachers enjoyed his stories very much.”   Comments from individual teachers: Kindergarten: “He gave me some great ideas for next year that I will use in my class.” Gr. 1 “The kids loved your stories!” “The story-telling prior to the writing was excellent to demonstrate parts of a story.” Gr. 2 “It was a great program, delivered in a way that suited the kids’ level.” Gr. 3 “You motivated them and helped them add more detail to their stories.” Gr. 5 “Excellent!  Students were mesmerized and looked forward to your arrival!” Gr. 5 “You really added to my idea bank for the teaching of story writing.” Gr. 6 “My students love the experience.  My reluctant writers were so proud of their accomplishments and my gifted writers were so motivated.  Thanks, Lyle, this was a real pleasure.”