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“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.”
Bridging Time, Culture & Curriculum with Custom Designed Programming Pre-K ~ 8“The way Angela targeted each grade level’s interests and held their
attention with her varied tales was truly amazing and the kids will
remember it for the rest of their lives. The biggest story came when a
boy in third grade, who normally doesn’t make connections or retain much
detail from day to day, came up and asked if this was the book the ‘The
Storyteller’ told them about. You can not imagine my surprise and his
smile when I assured him that it was indeed and he checked it out and
showed all of his friends. They oohed and aahed and asked if they might
have it when was done with it! Just further proof that hearing stories
told live is a key component in children’s learning. We look forward to
having Angela back again!” With wonder and awe, the enchantment of storytelling allows for the application of the creative imagination toward curriculum content. The oldest of communication and educational tools, the shared story experience offers an excellent opportunity for the creation of community, narrative understanding and meaning. Widely applicable and accessible to all ages and abilities, oral storytelling is central to the human experience and most importantly - the benefits of storytelling - supported by neural and education research, fosters critical thinking, conflict resolution, character, emotional intelligence and students’ emotional investment in the curriculum content being presented. (See: Benefits of Storytelling.) A mother of three and former trauma center and teaching hospital Operating Room- Registered Nurse, Angela has been telling professionally, working as an education consultant and developing custom designed interdisciplinary and curriculum specific programming since 1989. In addition to personal favorites, she has a story or repertoire of stories for most any theme or curricular area K-8, including self respect, esteem and bullying.
“The minute The Storyteller walked into the seventh grade classroom and
began to
From art and science museums to environmental camps, scouts
and arts festivals, to
“A fabulous performance! All
the students has positive reviews
&
Continually being researched, developed, expanded and
striving to support state Teller's ChoiceDrawing on over twenty years of my professional performance experience, “Teller’s Choice” is an eclectic mix of many different types of stories, including selected stories from the following repertoires described - for a program designed to celebrate curriculum - as well as the joy of learning, the love of reading, childhood and family storytelling The range of stories in a “Teller’s Choice” program more often than not also allows for the inclusion of drum, cedar flute or rainstick and depending on grade level, a participatory circle story retold with props and puppets - to encourage listeners to make up and tell stories on their own at home. Bookmarks for suggested reading and encouraging family storytelling included.
“We loved Angela’s wonderful storytelling and the personal and historical
details really grounded the folktales in the culture of their time.”
Story, Stone, Water, FireA multiple component repertoire of Native American and World “Geomythology” folktales, myths and legends with science applications for geology, land forms, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, ocean currents, tropical rainforests, climate, astronomy, space weather and environmental studies, including: world cultures and migrations; “place name” stories and legends “of the land;” fossil myth and legends; winter and seasonal stories.
“Geomythology seeks to explain certain specific myths and legends in terms
of actual geologic events that may have been witnessed by various groups of
people . . . including explanatory myths, those made up to account for
various features of man’s environment . . . Geomythology involves geology,
history, archeology and folklore - in other words, the natural sciences,
social sciences and humanities. Thus geomythology is undoubtedly the most
interdisciplinary geoscience of them all.”
Project Archaeology Teacher Workshop Completed
“I met “The Storyteller” at a NH Project Archeology Teachers
Workshop, One World ~ Many StoriesFrom pourquoi stories to tricksters, wonder tales, legend and geomythology,“One World ~ Many Stories” is a “magic carpet ride” around the world! Filled with laughter, wisdom and adventure, this story repertoire features stories from the seven continents and retellings enhanced with African drum and thumb piano, frog rasp, rainstick, Native American cedar flute, string figures and a “magic carpet” backdrop. The Moon & Stars“Angela has a rare talent for telling stories which engage
the minds and imaginations of all ages. Our exhibits truly come alive.”
Fascinated with constellation stories since my first and only school field trip to Texas Tech University’s Planetarium in the fourth grade, an experience followed by five years of star gazing at summer camp in the mountains of New Mexico, I initially began developing constellation story programs professionally for the Witte Science Museum’s youth “Camp In” programs. Designed to support curriculum from elementary to middle school, this repertoire contains constellation, star, sun and moon stories from around the world, including: Greek Mythology, European Folktales, World Geomythology and Native American Legends.
Attended the 2010 Space Weather Enterprise ForumHosted by NASA, NOAA and the Department
of Defense The Middle Ages“Angela brought the Museum’s medieval Great Hall to
life.” A favorite historical focus since childhood, this
flexible repertoire of Medieval folktale, fairytale, myth, legend and fable,
touches upon troubadours and trade routes, crusade and inquisition, plague
and the hunt and may be designed age appropriate for elementary, middle,
high school curriculum or Faire Festival audiences. “A Not-So-Distant Mirror:
Teaching the Middle Ages in Middle and High School” ~ Insert - Find and Scan pictures taken from your dad’s visit - Nancy Barton’s burial site and/or Newcastle ~ Colonial America
After eighteen years, the history and beauty of
Continually being researched and expanded, this story repertoire includes
Geomythology, land forms and “place name” stories and tales of the
Fairy, Beasts & LoreAn enchanting repertoire of traditional folktales, fairytales, nursery rhyme, song, myth and legend, designed to reflect themes found in popular children’s literature and film. 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, School, Library, Festival, Camp, Scouting or Family Evenings and encourages reading and imaginative post performance play. “Extensive understanding of the
function of oral language, storytelling and literature in the development
of literacy.” Tricksters & Traditions ~ Tall Tales, Legends & LoreFrom Appalachia to the Rockies and from sea to shinning sea, this story repertoire celebrates the pioneer spirit and western movement with American stories of the land, tall tales & tricksters. A story journey filled with adventure & humor, listeners travel across America with the likes of Coyote, Rabbit, Raven & Pecos Bill. Program touches upon cultural heritage, family stories, 1816 New England farmers and the Erie Canal, ranching and the coming of the rail road. Includes a personal story from my childhood and an experience on my grandparents’ ranch in Texas, the roundup and when I wanted to be a “Real Cowboy.”
Stories Around the Camp Fire
From summer camps and scouting groups to Halloween, NH
Audubon, environmental and
educational farms, libraries and private parties,
contact me for a custom designed storytelling program to meet your needs!
“We have been very
fortunate to have Angela perform at three of our Pack 5 Hayride/Bonfire Events.
She always has a captivated audience of both children and adults.
Her storytelling is creative and entertaining.
I highly recommend her for any event that involves children.”
“I
would recommend Angela’s storytelling without hesitation for any
age audience. Her
performance will exceed expectations and anyone who hears her
stories will come away inspired to learn their own families’
stories.”
Sarah Antel, Education Assistant, Stonewall Farm, 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!
“Angela’s performance was
marvelous! A wonderful
time and a joy to have, I gave a raving review in the ‘Kids,
Books & the Arts’ grant report.”
Jane Anderson, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime & Geomythology Stories
From billabongs & boomerangs to kangaroo, kookaburra &
koala, this program is a “corroboree” of stories & geomythology stories of
the land, celebrating Aboriginal culture, custom & art.
Supported with a canvas “tree bark” backdrop, didgeridoo and clapping
sticks. Bookmark with titles for suggested reading included.
Extended “make & take” storycraft - “dot painting” on a pair of wood
clapsticks available.
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 a “rite of passage” type program for
pre-teen and teens or on up to women’s issues, parenting, health,
spirituality and mythology. Storytelling for All Seasons & Occasions
An eclectic mix of traditional folklore, mythology,
literature and personal story, from NH’s Corner House Inn and the Mount
Washington Hotel to private parties, women’s luncheons and retreats,
functions, adult community and audiences of any age, contact “The
Storyteller” to discuss your event’s audience and the creation of a custom
designed program for your needs. Summer Programming
“I would recommend
Angela’s storytelling without hesitation for any age audience.
Her performance will exceed expectations and anyone who hears her stories
will come away inspired to learn their own families’ stories.”
From themed summer reading programs for public libraries to
summer camps, park and recreation departments, environmental camps and
educational farms, contact “The Storyteller” for a custom designed
storytelling program to meet your patrons needs!
From folktales, fairytales, legends, star stories and
geomyths reflecting themes found in popular children’s literature and films
to celebrating the wonders of nature or telling “spooky stories” around a
camp fire, with a flexible component structure, Story Performance and
Storycaft programs may be combined and restructured as either a 1, 1.5 or 2
hour presentation. Bookmarks
with suggested reading, resources & activities for a fun filled summer
included.
Angela’s performance was marvelous!
A wonderful time and a joy to have, I gave a raving review in the
‘Kids, Books & the Arts’ grant report.”
“I met “The Storyteller” at a NH Project Archeology Teachers
Workshop, which I used as the foundation for my “Dig into Books” summer
reading program. Angela designed
a geomythology program for us, traveled all the way to
“The children were enthralled with Angela’s wonderful
stories! The crafts that went
with the stories were fun to make and the children were very pleased with
their handiwork. Angela is a
gem!” © Angela C. Klingler, The Storyteller Last update: 2/6/2011 |
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