Reviews

Elementary
Schools

I watched in amazement as over 200 elementary children hung on each word and were completely involved with the story. I highly recommend Chris Vinsonhaler as both a fine storyteller and educator, and a great performer.
xxx—Virgel Fulcher, Ph.D.
xxxxxBiloxi Public Schools
xxxxxCurriculum & Instruction

The response to your storytelling residency has been very positive. The language skills gained continue to be evident in the students, and I have also seen teachers using the techniques you offered.
xxx—Sherry McAllister, Principal
xxxxxSt. Alphonsus Catholic School
xxxxxOcean Springs, MS

Your storytelling residency was a huge success! The teachers and parents are still talking about it. And the children are still telling stories!
xxx—Sue Rogers, librarian
xxxxxLaFayette Elementary School
xxxxxOxford, Mississippi

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Middle Schools
High Schools

Teachers and students alike have given you rave reviews. Teachers report that the students were mesmerized
as they listened!
xxx—Diane Borgman
xxxxxSycamore School for the Gifted
xxxxxIndianapolis, Indiana

Her performances captivated our high school students. And our teachers were delighted with the content.
xxx—Charlotte Nordyke
xxxxxEpiscopal School
xxxxxBaton Rouge, LA

I was amazed by how much my students accomplished during your workshop. The experience was a real confidence builder
for them.
xxx—Janet Sword, teacher
xxxxxCarolina Day School
xxxxxAsheville, NC

 

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Colleges
Universities

Chris Vinsonhaler is a superb presenter. She has been invited back year after year to offer workshops and seminars on the following topics: storytelling in the classroom, storytelling and language acquisition, and multicultural issues. Her information is both stimulating and relevant. Her rapport with
students is excellent.
xxx—Ann Trousdale, Ph.D.
xxxxxLouisiana State University
xxxxxCurriculum & Instruction

In addition to offering a superlative performance of Beowulf, Chris Vinsonhaler brings a gift for teaching in her role as visiting lecturer. Her presentation on "The Role of Oral Literature in the Modern World" was exciting and thoroughly engaging. I would offer the highest recommendation for her work.
xxx—Deborah Vess, Ph.D.
xxxxxInterdisciplinary Studies
xxxxxGeorgia College State University

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Community
Audiences

She is a poet, a singer, a storyteller who speaks close to the heart. Chris Vinsonhaler dazzles!
xxx—Shirley Mae Staten
xxxxxDirector
xxxxxInternational Women's Choir

Chris Vinsonhaler brings exceptional music and warmth to the stage. Her songs are enchanting.
xxx—Laura Mapoles
xxxxxevent coordinator
xxxxxPensacola Jazz
xxxxx and Heritage Festival

Your stories and songs created an unforgettable evening for us all.
xxx—Wade Davis
xxxxx student event coordinator
xxxxxCarleton College

Our audiences thoroughly enjoyed the warmth end energy of your stories and songs.
xxx—Myra Davis, festival coordinator
xxxxxFlorida Cracker
xxxxxStorytelling Festival

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