What Others Say

Durthy's workshops are transformative experiences that inspire educators to rethink how they approach literature and teaching. Participants praise her engaging style, insightful frameworks like the LIST Paradigm, and her ability to foster meaningful discussions on cultural responsiveness and social justice in the classroom. Hear how her expertise is shaping the future of education!

"Thanks for the excellent job you did as a presenter at the 1997 Black Hills Writers Conference... On the evaluation form where attendees could list the sessions they considered to be the most valuable to them, we had several mentions of 'Six Steps to Self-Editing' and 'Writing From Your Roots.' Comments included 'had excellent examples, solid info.,' 'very professional,' 'enthusiastic.'... Thanks for helping to make this our best conference to date."

R.T. Lawton, Director
Black Hills Writer Conference

"Thank you for your captivating presentation at the IABC luncheon... The responses we received from attendees were outstanding: 'informative... created new perspectives,' 'excellent speaker,' 'stimulating ,' 'informative and entertaining,'... I think the fact that others stayed after the lunch to talk to you is further testament to the compliments you recieved."

Kim Mutchler
IABC Program Development Committee

“Amazingly comprehensive… Great beginning workshop for anyone to identify their culture.”

Karen O’Neill Earley, Executive Director
Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce
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“Numerous personal insights give Durthy’s presentation real substance and flair.”

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Pan Jedynak, Head Advertising
Copywriter Current, Inc.
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“Excellent information. Thoughtful and thought-provoking.”

“Very heartfelt presentation.”

“Durthy was wonderful. She kept the audience engaged.”

Writing From Your Roots Workshop
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Workshop On Surviving the “Scissorhands Syndrome”

“... This workshop was fantastic. It touched base with problems I continuously fave in my workplace.”

“Durthy conducted the workshop well. When the discussion got deeper and intense, she was well skilled to bring everyone back to focus. Excellent and outstanding issues. Outstanding facilitator.”

“Good interaction. Pertinent issues.”

“Excellent presentation. Durthy is not shy about stating unpopular facts.”

“Great preparation and utilization of materials. Wonderful presentation.”

“You do a great job! It’s nice to sit in a session that is informative yet entertaining.”

“Durthy Washington is a dynamite presenter…”

PILLAR Institute Workshop

Testimonials

"This was fun and we continue to learn from you every time! Durthy's knowledgeable and also fun! I feel like I need to read more memoirs/essays! Durthy has wonderful style, presence and passion for writing and literature. This was a great introduction to reading personal essays! Perhaps you could include tips, encouragement for writing our own essay. I always love Durthy's classes but I think that this one was the best!"

"This class was very informative. The instructons is a delight to listen to. The handouts were outstanding. Next time perhaps she could add one with important names and book titles. I have become a fan of Durthy Washington! There was so much information that this could have been a multi session experience! The instructor si very engaging, knowledgeable and well spoken. She really appeals ot literature lovers!"

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"This was so very well done! It would be appropriate for any time, not just Black History Month. I always enjoy Durthy's presentations. This was wonderful."

"I had never heard of Toni Morrison but will have to read al of her books. This was fascinating. The depth of knowledge that we were treated to is fantastic. I won't look at Toni Morrison's works in the same way again. An excellent presentation. I love this instructor! Thanks. It was nice to see a video of Tony Morrison and hear her talk. It was good to see folk tales. "

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