I’m always encouraged when I hear from students and parents. Here’s a sampling of some of their comments. Read more >>>

Gabriel
“As a freshman at George Mason University I was nervous attending my first English class and even more nervous about writing papers for an actual college professor. My first assignment was a research paper. I wrote it, turned it in, and came in the next week anticipating a lot of red marks on the paper. The first thing the professor said to me when I came in was, “Gabriel, where did you learn to write like this??” I was stunned. I got a 98 on my first college paper. After having my paper shown to the entire class, I explained how I had been taught to research and write these types of papers by none other than Mr. John Jenkins. I took his British Literature class and his Effective Writing class in high school, and nothing could have prepared me better than his teaching. It is thorough, educational, and extremely helpful when it comes to writing on the educational and professional level, and might I say helped me pass my first college English class with an outstanding A+!”

Naomi
I’m taking English at Lord Fairfax Community College and right now it is so easy! All the class lectures are simply review for me. I have been able to apply everything I learned in the Effective Writing and Masterstrokes of Literature classes to this college course. I can’t tell you how much your classes and fantastic teaching have been such a blessing to me!  Thanks again! 

Josiah
Thank you so much for writing the letter of recommendation and bearing with me through multiple emails. I really appreciate the time you’ve invested in me in the past and now for the letter.

From Jacob’s Mom
Jacob is excelling beautifully at George Mason. He always gives you tremendous credit for where he is today. He still raves about you and says you far exceed any college professor he’s had thus far!

Julia
Your class has really helped me this year with just having a better understanding of how the writing process works. Believe it or not, those “skills” have also helped me with organization/time management in general. Thanks again and have a good summer!

From Josh’s Mom
I just wanted to thank you for a great class this year. Josh comes home every week excited about a new assignment or class discussion. Your class has really encouraged his interest in literature and writing.