Testimonials
“Dr. Finch’s contribution to Behind the Book has been vital to our mission in moving the organization forward beyond 2011. His educational background has allowed him to create materials appropriate to all ages from kindergarten to high school. He has also provided useful advice and insight from his extensive experience. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Finch for work in educational consulting, curriculum design and community outreach.”
-Jo Umans, Executive Director and Founder, Behind the Book, New York City
“Dr. Matt Finch [is] an impressive speaker with a passionate commitment to literacy development.” – David Bradbury MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Australian Treasury
“Matthew Finch is one of the most outstanding individuals I have encountered in my quarter century in university education. His rare set of gifts combines intellect and professionalism with all-round humanity and commitment.”
-Dr. Warren Boutcher, Dean for Taught Programmes (Humanities and Social Sciences), Queen Mary University of London
“In a world of globalised business, internationally aware educators like Dr. Matt Finch make a vital contribution to the training of the next generation. Matt’s ability to understand the worlds of academia, business and the wider community is supremely valuable in developing the next generation of the workforce.
“At PMD Magnetics, his work in training and community outreach has made a huge impact on our work as corporate citizens and our long term commitment to the UK economy. To reach the final stages of the national Business Language Champion Awards in the first year of our outreach scheme is a real achievement, alongside speaking at the Houses of Parliament and discussing issues with our local MP Nadim Zahawi. We look forward to building on these successes in the future.”
-Geoff Dance, Managing Director, PMD Magnetics, Stratford upon Avon
“Matt’s contribution to Paint the Town REaD in 2011 has been a game-changer for our organisation. From managing our website launch to developing workshops and presentations for schools and public bodies, he has made a vast contribution to all our activities as we prepare for 2012′s Year of Reading. His energy, enthusiasm and talent for community education are limitless and Paint the Town REaD is pleased to recommend his services to clients in Australia and beyond!”
-Rhonda Brain OAM, Founder, Paint the Town REaD
“Matt has been an inspiration, sharing ideas, information and contacts with the sole purpose of promoting a love of reading and writing to young people, and indeed everyone he meets.
Students were taken through brainstorming and speed writing exercises that engaged their creative thinking skills and showed them ways to generate ideas and extend their writing range. During lunch hours on these three days, Matt devoted lunch time in the Library to a small group of students with an interest in writing, giving them exercises to complete at home and tips and contacts for pursuing a writing career.
Matt’s passion for literacy and literature has been the catalyst for several new Library projects in 2012 and an invigorating experience for our students.”
– Tracy Dawson, Parkes High School
