David Grant
David Grant is a former English teacher and foundation president who currently lives
in Strafford, where he serves as Town Moderator. In his retirement, he devotes his
time to two outstanding Upper Valley institutions: Northern Stage and Osher. David
is the author of The Social Profit Handbook (2015),which focuses on how mission-driven
organizations can best measure their impact and success. He has performed around the
world in a one-man show as Mark Twain.
Huck and James (Winter Term 2025)
Participant Testimonials:
No improvement needed! David was a wonderful instructor. He was engaging, thoughtful, and inclusive class. Best class I’ve ever taken at Osher!
Very open and welcoming feeling. David respected all comments and I think everyone felt comfortable contributing.
It is no accident that this course had a very long waiting list. David is an excellent and engaging teacher. This is my second course with him and I would definitely sign up for another course with him in the future.
BEST COURSE EVER!!! Thank you, David!!!
Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men—In THIS Election Year! (Fall Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
David is an extraordinary teacher. He is first of all, friendly and welcoming, making participants feel comfortable sharing in class. He is sensitive in acknowledging participants' comments in a positive way. What a gem he is!
David Grant's enthusiasm for this book was contagious and because he was so familiar with the contents of the book he was able to give us greater insight into the characters.
Modern African Novels: Two by Imbolo Mbue (Spring Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
Wonderful introduction to African novels for me- something I’d never read before. David is a master and his talent attracts a great deal of additional talent to his classes- I’m learning from a dozen people, not just one- it’s a phenomenal experience
The order of reading the two books was a choice that became a thesis, and organizing principle for the course. Then, each class had its own clear, flexible structure that allowed us to chase ideas.
Osher at Northern Stage: Constellations (Winter Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
It was so engaging to be able to get the perspectives of the play from the actors and director. Learning about what thought processes went into how to approach the roles as well as how to design and implement the set, added a much richer understanding and appreciation once we saw the play!
The Study Leaders provided a critical background framework for those new to the complex play which resulted in a much richer understanding of the play.