Testimonials
"I loved the program it was very informative and hopefully when we get more traffic in this department I would love to have you again."
- Krystee Maniscalco, Librarian
"I think it was great because it really explained all the pieces well, and how to build a strategy. It was great for beginners, but also helped people who have played, like me, understand about how to play better! We have had Glenn come twice, and I highly recommend this program."
- Sue, Librarian
"I heard from Pat that everyone had a great time! I only got one response from our automated post-program survey, but they did rate the program as a 10 out of 10. I'd definitely be interested in hosting another chess program down the line."
- Mike, SPL
"You did a great job, Glenn. Thank you for working with us!"
- Tara Jankowski, WPL
"That was great. I learned a few things myself."
- Helen Lui, Programming and Partnerships
"The chess workshop was fabulous!"
- Anne Campbell, GPL, Connecticut
"Thanks so much once again for hosting last night's chess class! Your programs are very entertaining and well done! I was delighted by the chess history, stories, and especially the jokes!"
- Carolina Cooney, Library Programming
"Thanks so much for the chess class you led for us last week. I received positive comments and requests for you to return with more."
- Jessica FitzHanso; Head of Reader Services
"We at WPL are happy with the program and appreciate your working with us."
- Tara, Reference Librarian
"Even though several didn't show, the two boys and their dads were really into it!"
- Jean Ackerly; Director
"Everyone seemed excited to participate! I love seeing kids so engaged in something that uses their minds."
- Susan Elbag, Teen Librarian
"Your program was a huge hit with my grandson Gideon, 9 years old."
- Woollcott Smith
"I'm so inspired! We'll start a killer chess club."
- Anne McDonough, Program Coordinator
"...you are a great teacher."
- Jim Lapore, Vineyard Haven
"Thank you so much, that was a great program!"
- Susan, Teen Librarian
"Another great program. Chess tactics is a great program. It was well organized and presented. Glenn made it very interactive, using many examples and puzzles, and making sure everyone had a chance to participate."
- Jennifer Griffith, Youth Services Assistant, Lawrence Library
"Thank you so much for providing a wonderful and information-filled chess workshop. You were excellent with the kids."
- Heidi Kane, Children's Services
"Glenn, thanks so much! We are hearing from our patrons that they enjoyed the program a lot."
- Lisa Prolman, Assistant Library Director
"It was well presented and easy to understand and follow."
- Jennifer Griffith, Youth Services Assistant, Lawrence Library
"Thank you for a great class. It was very interesting. You did a great job with the little guy. He was very excited to be there."
- Lisa Cheever, Library Director, Blackstone Public Library
Article in the The Falmouth Enterprise Newspaper called, "Chess Expert 'Zooms In' To Share Knowledge With Falmouth Players."
"This was a lot of fun! My six-year-old son wants to play every weekend and he was much better after your class."
- Chris Ellis, Dad
"I thought it was great! I learned a lot, and everyone else seemed to enjoy it as well!"
-Sue Henken, Falmouth Public Library
"I want to thank you for offering the beginner's chess class this evening. It was very interesting and informative."
- Donna Boisvert
Your class was, "Terribly, terribly instructive! Who would have thought Beginners Chess could be so informative in such a short span of time? There were tips and concepts that were easy to remember. I found it helpful for visual learners, especially with the chess board simplified with pertinent pieces being shown alone to show strategic moves. Come ready with questions, Glenn knows his stuff and is more than willing to help you grasp this ancient strategic game."
- Caitlin Hotaling, Program Coordinator, Bushnell-Sage Library
"Thank you so very much for teaching the class today. I learned a lot and so did my children."
- Nancy Richards, mother of two chess players
"Last evening’s class was wonderful. You have a great approach and personal style that are very effective. Bravo!"
- Suzy; Librarian
"That was really fantastic!" - Student
"It was great! I really enjoyed it. You have a great mix of instruction, examples, and concept checks. I like how you engaged everyone, calling on people, and making sure everyone was on the right page. Thank you so much!"
- Chance Lee Joyner, Head of Youth Services
"What a great presentation! Clearly everyone was fully engaged and had good questions. Thank you very much."
- Suzy Bergmann, West Falmouth Library
"Here are the comments from the post-event evaluation. It seems as though the program was thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you again!"
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"Presentation was well formed and flowed smoothly."
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"Very understandable and open to questions."
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"Appreciate his patience and his examples."
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"Instructor was easy to understand and was engaging."
"Glenn Davison provides excellent well rounded programs that are suitable for all ages. His humor and great instruction makes him approachable, easy to understand and a pleasure to work with. We’ve booked Glenn for two programs and each time he’s proven his dedication in creating a fun learning experience though his organization, adaptability and overall enthusiasm. I can’t stress enough what it joy it was. A+."
- Justin Acosta, Reference Librarian, Burlington Public Library
"I highly recommend Glenn Davison's chess presentation. He is very organized and easy to work with and brings all his own chess sets and presentation along with a sense of humor and patience with beginning players. Our class, which was age eight and up, was mostly parents and their children; many of whom wanted to stay and practice their new skills even when the library was closing! An excellent program!"
-Beth Safford; Head of Reference, Boxford Town Library
"Would I recommend it to others? I would!"
- Rachel; Assistant Head of Tech Services
"Glenn Davison has a gift for explaining the basics of chess to beginners of all ages. Glenn taught a multi-generational workshop at the Chelmsford Public Library that was so informative and well received that he returned a year later to offer it again and again... extremely organized... stresses important points... his examples are humorous... both children and adults benefit... I wholeheartedly recommend Glenn Davison."
- Maureen Foley; Librarian
"I was amazed in 2005 when I first sat through Glenn Davison's chess presentation. Within a very short period of time absolute beginners were not only correctly moving the pieces but creating their own complex chess ideas. It was as if a month of one-on-one lessons had been distilled down to a few fun and collaborative hours. This course is a must for beginners of all ages and is catered to multigenerational engagement."
- Geoffrey Elmore; Chess rating: 1968
"Thank you for offering your seminar here. Everyone clearly enjoyed it." More than 40 people attended.
- Stefani Traina, Community Services Librarian, Memorial Hall Library
"Thank you for taking the time to present the chess seminar at the Andover Library. It was fantastic."
- Frank O'Connor, Jr., Community Development Dept.
"When we booked Glenn Davison to lead a Beginner's Chess for All Ages program at our library, we had no idea what a huge success it would be! 70 residents of all ages showed up for the seminar. No sooner was it over than they were begging us to book Glenn again."
- Nanci Milone Hill, Library Director. M.G. Parker Memorial Library. Dracut, MA
"Our library patrons enjoyed your program immensely; thank you for making it so successful."
- Carole Hamilton, Office Manager, Moses Greeley Parker Library
"Thanks for a great night."
- Robert Hayes, Tewksbury Library, MA
"Thank you so much. That was my very first time playing chess. I had a blast. You are an amazing teacher. Truly fun. Everyone had fun! You are a gifted teacher."
- Student at a chess seminar
"I thought you did a great job with the kids, introducing challenges and overseeing their work. I appreciate that you stepped in and saved our mini session of chess club, and I am grateful to know that I can reach out to you again."
- Hamilton-Wenham Library, MA
"I think it went really well! The attendees seemed participatory and enthusiastic about it. It was cool that we clearly had different skill levels. Hopefully they all learned something new. I think you were a great, clear presenter! I would bet the patrons that attended would agree."
- Ellen Boyle, Wilmington Library, MA
"I think people really enjoyed it!"
- Beth Dalal, Groton Public Library, MA
"You did great. I really appreciated the way you personally connected with attendees, not always easy to do on Zoom. I also liked the way you made the presentation interactive by asking attendees to answer questions. I would be happy to recommend your presentation."
- Amy Jenness, Nantucketatheneum, MA