Endorsements
“I’ve worked with hundreds of
artists. It is rare to find someone who is as skilled at her craft and
also as professional. I would recommend Angela without reservation.”
Jeannie Connoly, Arts Enrichment Coordinator, Con Val School District,
NH
“Angela visited our school during ‘I Love to Read
Week’ and her presentation was one of the best we’ve had in a long time.
She told folk tales and fairy tales from around the world, and kids from
Kindergarten through third grade were enthralled! The stories were
funny, exciting, surprising and the children were totally absorbed and
attentive for the 45-minute assembly. They talked about it for days
afterward, retelling their favorite parts in a special “storyteller”
voice! I have already recommended Angela to a friend at another school.
I wouldn’t hesitate to have her come again as I know she has a large
repertoire of stories and no two shows would be exactly the same.”
Marge Shepardson, Mt. Caesar School, NH
“In alignment with the NH State Frameworks,
Angela’s exciting stories sparked the student’s interest . . . many have
written and shared stories using her as a model.”
Kristin Ericsson, Parkside Middle School, Manchester, NH
“We have worked with a number of
artist-in-residence - Angela is the best of the best! She filled our
school with a new sense of adventure and wonder about the world.”
Denise Buckman, Grantham Village School, NH
“Angela’s vivaciousness and enthusiasm always
keeps her audience entranced and she has a special talent for matching
stories for each audience.”
Marcia Parker, Children’s Librarian, WA
“Extensive understanding of the function of oral
language, storytelling and literature in the development of literacy.”
Dr. Joyce Huges, Instructional Specialist NISD, San Antonio, TX
“Very knowledgeable in curriculum, Angela allowed
storytelling to become a natural extension to what the teachers were
already doing.”
Susan Sponeman, Director, The Teacher’s Center, CA
“Angela was instrumental in developing a series of
workshops to show the relevance of storytelling in aiding teachers with
curricular areas such as language arts, history, math and science.”
Sharon Nelson, Program Manager, Special Academic Events, Orange County
Department of Education, CA
“Enjoyable & entertaining, Angela truly knows the topic of storytelling
and how storytelling can be easily incorporated into the classroom
curriculum and benefit the reading achievement of all students.” Beth
Simpson, Pond & Peak Reading Council, NH
“Most certainly a master of her craft!”
Diane Reynolds, District Reading
Coordinator, Salem, NH
“Style and language for each maturity level.”
Martha Clement, Librarian,
Gilmanton School, NH
“Angela did such a superb job in choosing her stories, that fifth
graders were as intrigued as kindergartners.”
Audry Ogburn, PTA-V.P.
Prgrams, TX
“Students were so captivated you could hear a pin drop. Preparing for
their own Folktale Festival, Angela incorporated her wisdom about
storytelling techniques into her web of storytelling, leaving the
students inspired, guided and ready to tell to the fifth graders.”
Kimberly Cashin, Mountain View Middle School, Goffstown, NH
“Angela’s depth of content, organizational skills, selection of stories,
materials & awareness of students’ developmental abilities, make her an
excellent teacher of storytelling.” S
usan Peterson, Niguel Hills Middle
School, CA
“A special treat for even the most skeptical listener, Angela’s vast
repertoire of stories offer hope in a world where appropriate role
models are not readily available.”
Nancy Mortensen, Middle School
Librarian, TX
“Our children spoke for days about your visit . . . you are by far THE
most talented storyteller we have ever had.”
Patice Ruff, Educational
Coordinator, St. Ann’s Home, MA
“Angela not only helped us explore the polyvalence and power of healthy
relationships, but also lifted our spirits and brought some genuine
smiles to the faces and hearts of some very wounded children.”
Don D. Arispe MTS-SWA- Social Worker, The Casey Family Program, San Antonio, TX
“Angela listens then weaves her magic. Those whom she touches are
embraced in her warmth, traveling to new and unvisited places in the
soul, never to return unchanged.”
Anna Willis, M.Ed., Early Childhood
Development, NH
“Angela brings the ‘Healing Art of Storytelling’
to life. She has a gift that she shares with others and opens their eyes
to the healing opportunities that we each have.”
Dr. Donna Taliaferro,
U.T. Health Science Center at San Antonio
“The storytelling was the highlight of the day!!
It’s hard to impress 5th graders (they’re so-o-o picky.) You managed to
WOW them. I’ve already had three Parents comment about how their child
came home raving about you! Well done!”
Phyllis Berrong - 5th grade
Teacher, CA
“My class and I certainly enjoyed your visit. They
were eager to write you a thank you note. One of my students, was
selected to be the butcher - that afternoon he recited the story for us
word by word! Thank you for coming.”
Debra White 3rd grade Teacher, CA
“Thank you for telling my class the story “Turtle
on a Stick” Now instead of saying “Listen,” I say “Remember the Turtle!”
Bobbie Silth - 2nd grade Teacher, CA
“Thank you for making our Language Arts Day so
memorable, wonderful and spectacular! The kids loved your stories.
Thanks for sharing your “gifts.”
Carol Garman - 4th grade Teacher
“Thank you for an exciting experience. I was
extremely impressed with your presentation. All of the stories kept me
on the edge of my seat. My class was very excited when they came back to
the room. We discussed each on and what was so special about it.”
Miss
James - 3rd grade Teacher, CA
“The minute The Storyteller walked into the
seventh grade classroom and began to weave her tale, opinions changed.
Even the tough little “gangbangers” were entranced with the power of
words. Weeks later students were still mimicking her expressive language
in their work and writing comments about her visit in their journals. It
seems to me, that what we need to give these children above all else is
the knowledge and confidence to use words, not fists. Words are
empowering and enduring, storytelling proves it.”
Joyce Barbuto - 7th
grade Teacher, CA
The Students Say:
“More exciting than TV!” Harmony - 5th Grade
“Your stories are awesome!” Johnathan - 3rd Grade
“I wish you could come everyday!” Annie - 5th
Grade
“Really cool stories!” Michael - 5th Grade
“You must love to read because you tell so many
great stories!” Elizabeth - 4th Grade
“I love your stories!” Billy - 2nd Grade
“Two thumbs up!” Brandon - 5th Grade
“She put a lot of expression into it. She was
really scary sometimes and really funny other times.” Gavin
“She was the best storyteller we’ve ever had!”
Lacey
“I loved her sound effects. She had such an
expressive face and made unusual sounds with her voice!” Nancy
“She sounded really great!” Christian
“She made her characters come alive.” Marci
“The Storyteller was cool because she told
spectacular stories about tales from different countries.” Amy