Angela C Klingler, The Storyteller

Programs

An effective tool for character education, is accessible to all ages and abilities, develops listening, reading, writing, communication and critical thinking skills and empowers, motivates and promotes emotional intelligence, imagination and constructive conflict resolution. In relation to curriculum content standards, specifically applies to areas such as reading comprehension, literacy response & analysis and speaking.

"Very knowledgeable in curriculum, Angela allowed storytelling to become a natural extension."
Susan Sponeman, Director, The Teacher’s Center, CA

In addition to an extensive repertoire of world folktales, fables, myth and fairytales, thematic, cultural and curriculum specific programs are available for grades K-8. The curriculum specific story programs are continually being researched, developed and expanded, and are designed to support the state Curriculum Framework for the Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science.

Bridging Time, Culture & Curriculum with Custom Designed Programming K-8

“In alignment with the NH State Frameworks, Angela’s exciting stories sparked the students’ interest many have written and shared stories using her as a model.”

Kristin Ericsson, Middle School at Parkside, Manchester, NH

Telling professionally, working as an education consultant and developing curriculum specific programming since 1989, in addition to personal favorites, I have a story or repertoire of stories for most any theme or curricular area K-8. Continually being researched, developed, expanded and striving to support state Curriculum Framework for the Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science, by no means exhaustive, here is a sampling of the varying range of available programming:

Story, Stone, Water, Fire

A multiple component repertoire of Native American and World “Geomythology” story and legend, “Story, Stone, Water, Fire” was initially created in 2003 for the New Hampshire Summer reading program as: “Algonquin Palo-Indian ‘geomythology’ and New Hampshire ‘place name’ stories and geology to “rock the imagination.” Supported by NH geology and Native American trail maps, rock samples, drum, rainstick and medicine flute.”

This initial repertoire is continually being researched and expanded to include:

~ Winter stories for year round application.

~ Mega fauna and dinosaur “fossil” legends.

~ “Geomythology” legends “of the land” from along the Lewis & Clark trail.

~ Using my genome mapping results from the National Geographic’s Genographic Project as a “base line” guide, a “Deep Time Human Ancestory” program reflecting geomythology, world cultures and migrations.

(See: www.NationalGeographic.com/Genographic)

“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

Fairy, Beasts & Lore

Reflecting themes found in popular children’s literature and films, such as Harry Potter, Shrek, Ice Age, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and more, “Fairy, Beasts & Lore” is an enchanting repertoire of the traditional folktales, fairytales, nursery rhyme, song, myth and legend every “Muggle” should know! From Greek and British Mythology to the Brother’s Grimm and Paleo-Indian fossil legends, this popular program is perfect for a Book Fair Week, No TV Week or a Family or Scouting Event.

“Very knowledgeable in curriculum, Angela allowed storytelling to become a natural extension.”
Susan Sponeman, Director, The Teacher’s Center, CA

The Middle Ages - Bold Knights & Ladies Faire

Medieval folktale, fairytale, myth, legend and fable, touching upon troubadours and trade routes, crusade and inquisition, plague and the hunt, this flexible repertoire may be designed age appropriate for elementary, middle, high school or Faire Festival audiences. Costumed performance available.

Colonial America

Continually being researched and expanded, this story pool includes Native American, Colonial and American Revolution legends and stories and touches upon curricular areas such as: Passaconaway; Chochura; Newcastle; NH Rangers and the French & Indian War; Skulking Battle Tactics; the origin of “Yankee Doodle:; the Association Test and Pledge and Committee of Safety; The Tragic Tale of Nancy Barton and Colonel Whipple, General Whipple, Nathan Hale; Privateers; the King’s Broad Arrow and Miriam Fay.

The Moon and the Stars

Fascinated with constellation stories since my first trip to a planetarium in the fourth grade and then later star gazing at summer camp in the mountains of New Mexico, I first began telling constellation stories professionally for the Witte Science Museum’s youth “Camp In” programs. Designed to support curriculum from elementary to middle school, this repertoire contains constellation and moon stories from around the world, including Greek Mythology, European Folktales and Native American Legends.

Story & Crafting Sessions

Over the years I have developed many differently “themed” story and craft sessions. From elementary school world culture day and middle school art and culture appreciation day programs to special after school program events and summer reading programs at public libraries, summer camps, scouting groups, birthday and “holiday” parties. Contact me about developing a combined story and craft session especially for you!

Bold Girls, Wise Women

World myths, fairytales and folktales to make you giggle, gasp and laugh out loud! From hilarious to serious, this repertoire may be adapted for any audience, elementary to adult. The program may be tied to strong girls, making wise choices, ie., risk taking vs. risky behavior and character building; to more of a “rite of passage” type program for pre-teen/teens or on up to women’s issues, parenting, health, spirituality and mythology.

Adult Programming

Adult women’s or mixed audience programming is available. An eclectic mix of traditional folklore, mythology, literature and personal stories, for dinner theater to coffeehouses, private parties, libraries, women’s retreats, functions and adult retirement communities, contact me to discuss your event’s audience.

For adult referral contact:
Don Brown, Corner House Inn, Center Sandwich, NH
(603) 284-6219 - cornerhouseinn@firstbridge.net

Brenda Ghonaski, Antiqui Teas, Londonderry, NH
(603) 432-7979 - www.antiquiteastearoom.com

Contact "The Storyteller" for more information about custom designed programs, performances and education inservices and workshops on bringing "The Art of Storytelling" into the curriculum and classroom.

Last update: 3/30/2006