Mr. Vincent came to our school to talk to our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders about creativity and finding their
‘golden nugget.’ The kids were enthralled with Mr. Vincent’s attitude and the information he was
presenting. Many of our students who struggle with ADD/ADHD found their connection quickly with Mr.
Vincent and he was able to share that they have a gift to be used. We absolutely loved having him share at
our school and the kids loved the personalized signed copies of Clovis the Crawfish that they were able to
purchase!
Amanda Johnson, MLS
Media Coordinator, Etowah Elementary
I am writing this morning to express my gratitude to Mr. Vincent for coming to our little school to speak
to our 3-5th graders on April 6th.
Mr. Vincent's presentation was wonderful- it was interesting to all ages, witty, and passionate. He had
the students from the first word and his gold pan was perfect for the children to grasp his meaning and
see his point.
It was particularly nice to hear someone, especially in a school setting, tell our ADHD/ADD, and
neurodiverse population that their conditions were not disabilities but gifts! The light in the eyes of
those kids was priceless. This is a population that is continually beaten down and suppressed and no one
addresses how to help these kids harness their power and how to channel the forces that give them their
personality and strengths.
The presentation was very low pressure for our teachers and staff, and had no set up or tear down
requirements as Mr. Vincent did all of that himself. The only thing I had to do was upload a presentation
into Google. It was easy and low cost- free!
Mr. Vincent's enthusiasm and graciousness was refreshing and welcome and we wish him luck with more and
more visits to schools to share his passion with kids and adults alike.
Thank you for sharing him and his stories.
Jim Jacklin
Music/Art, Etowah Elementary
Claxton Elementary had a wonderful visit from Eric Vincent this spring. Mr. Vincent came to talk to our
3rd-5th grade students about the power of process and harnessing their creativity. He came prepared with
great visuals, copies of his books, and energy for all three groups!
We loved that Mr. Vincent's presentation included audience participation and he was especially inclusive
in celebrating neurodivergent students in our school community. Mr. Vincent's visit is an excellent way to
kick off any creative student-driven projects you have planned and it gives students concrete steps in the
creative process to get them started. We are so appreciative of Mr. Vincent's visit and look forward to
partnering with him in the future.
Baily Griffith
Library Media Coordinator/Media Specialist, Claxton Elementary School
Illustrator Eric Vincent was an inspirational speaker for our 3rd - 5th graders! His talk was particularly
meaningful for our 5th graders, as they get ready for their end of year testing and the prospect of middle
school. His story resonated with all students, and the message of ADD not being a disability came
at the perfect time. The 5th graders were lining up to get Mr. Vincent's autograph after the presentation.
I would highly recommend Eric Vincent as a guest speaker and I know my students will love the addition of
his books to our library.
Thank you!
Candice Greedy, MLIS, NBCT
School Librarian & Digital Literacy Teacher , Hendersonville Elementary
My 3rd-grade classroom had a wonderful and memorable experience with Mr. Vincent's visit. He was engaging,
fun, and inspiring to all. Following his visit, I was thrilled to see my entire class drawing during their
free time. Many of them have created their own sketchbooks to keep on hand. We hope to see Mr. Vincent
return next year.
Ms. Christine Garman
James B. Edwards 3rd Grade
Third graders at James B. Edwards Elementary School enjoyed an engaging experience with a visit from
author/illustrator Eric Vincent. Mr. Vincent guided students through the creative process of developing
ideas to create stories and characters. He opened students' eyes to the many possibilities for becoming
writers and illustrators. The students were so excited about all they learned!
Susan Whitfield
James B. Edwards 3rd Grade
Students, faculty, and staff all enjoyed a fabulously interactive and lively presentation by Eric Vincent!
The upper school students were captivated, while the lower school students were mesmerized. Eric, very
much so, related to our students who kept them captivated. We hope to have him visit again!
Amanda Brodbeck
Director of Advancement, Trident Academy
Mr. Vincent came to our school to talk to our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders about creativity and finding their
‘golden nugget.’ The kids were enthralled with Mr. Vincent’s attitude and the information he was
presenting. Many of our students who struggle with ADD/ADHD found their connection quickly with Mr.
Vincent and he was able to share that they have a gift to be used. We absolutely loved having him share at
our school and the kids loved the personalized signed copies of Clovis the Crawfish that they were able to
purchase!
Amanda Johnson, MLS
Media Coordinator, Etowah Elementary
I am writing this morning to express my gratitude to Mr. Vincent for coming to our little school to speak
to our 3-5th graders on April 6th.
Mr. Vincent's presentation was wonderful- it was interesting to all ages, witty, and passionate. He had
the students from the first word and his gold pan was perfect for the children to grasp his meaning and
see his point.
It was particularly nice to hear someone, especially in a school setting, tell our ADHD/ADD, and
neurodiverse population that their conditions were not disabilities but gifts! The light in the eyes of
those kids was priceless. This is a population that is continually beaten down and suppressed and no one
addresses how to help these kids harness their power and how to channel the forces that give them their
personality and strengths.
The presentation was very low pressure for our teachers and staff, and had no set up or tear down
requirements as Mr. Vincent did all of that himself. The only thing I had to do was upload a presentation
into Google. It was easy and low cost- free!
Mr. Vincent's enthusiasm and graciousness was refreshing and welcome and we wish him luck with more and
more visits to schools to share his passion with kids and adults alike.
Thank you for sharing him and his stories.
Jim Jacklin
Music/Art, Etowah Elementary
Claxton Elementary had a wonderful visit from Eric Vincent this spring. Mr. Vincent came to talk to our
3rd-5th grade students about the power of process and harnessing their creativity. He came prepared with
great visuals, copies of his books, and energy for all three groups!
We loved that Mr. Vincent's presentation included audience participation and he was especially inclusive
in celebrating neurodivergent students in our school community. Mr. Vincent's visit is an excellent way to
kick off any creative student-driven projects you have planned and it gives students concrete steps in the
creative process to get them started. We are so appreciative of Mr. Vincent's visit and look forward to
partnering with him in the future.
Baily Griffith
Library Media Coordinator/Media Specialist, Claxton Elementary School
Illustrator Eric Vincent was an inspirational speaker for our 3rd - 5th graders! His talk was particularly
meaningful for our 5th graders, as they get ready for their end of year testing and the prospect of middle
school. His story resonated with all students, and the message of ADD not being a disability came
at the perfect time. The 5th graders were lining up to get Mr. Vincent's autograph after the presentation.
I would highly recommend Eric Vincent as a guest speaker and I know my students will love the addition of
his books to our library.
Thank you!
Candice Greedy, MLIS, NBCT
School Librarian & Digital Literacy Teacher , Hendersonville Elementary
My 3rd-grade classroom had a wonderful and memorable experience with Mr. Vincent's visit. He was engaging,
fun, and inspiring to all. Following his visit, I was thrilled to see my entire class drawing during their
free time. Many of them have created their own sketchbooks to keep on hand. We hope to see Mr. Vincent
return next year.
Ms. Christine Garman
James B. Edwards 3rd Grade
Third graders at James B. Edwards Elementary School enjoyed an engaging experience with a visit from
author/illustrator Eric Vincent. Mr. Vincent guided students through the creative process of developing
ideas to create stories and characters. He opened students' eyes to the many possibilities for becoming
writers and illustrators. The students were so excited about all they learned!
Susan Whitfield
James B. Edwards 3rd Grade
Students, faculty, and staff all enjoyed a fabulously interactive and lively presentation by Eric Vincent!
The upper school students were captivated, while the lower school students were mesmerized. Eric, very
much so, related to our students who kept them captivated. We hope to have him visit again!
Amanda Brodbeck
Director of Advancement, Trident Academy
Mr. Vincent came to our school to talk to our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders about creativity and finding their
‘golden nugget.’ The kids were enthralled with Mr. Vincent’s attitude and the information he was
presenting. Many of our students who struggle with ADD/ADHD found their connection quickly with Mr.
Vincent and he was able to share that they have a gift to be used. We absolutely loved having him share at
our school and the kids loved the personalized signed copies of Clovis the Crawfish that they were able to
purchase!
Amanda Johnson, MLS
Media Coordinator, Etowah Elementary
