Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed at this school in Los Angeles. I had 3 programs this day with K-2, 3-4, and 5-6. It was a rather large school with close to 1200 students. Some of these schools are so large it takes awhile to get everyone in the auditorium.
These first graders are [...]
This is a school I return to year after year to kickstart their unit on Native Americans and Storytelling.
I perform my program, “Native Legends Come Alive” for third grade only.
Its a great way to start off the unit on Native Americans and or Storytelling. Please email me if you are a third grade teacher [...]
I performed two 45 minute storytelling programs at this school. I bring “native” legends to life using voice, hands, and gestures that are age appropriate and both entertaining and educational. I have been performing for kids of all ages for over 20 years and now I’m giving away my age!
I enjoy my work [...]
Spirit Symbol Workshop at Emerson in Burbank. I offer five different workshops to schools and I was at Emerson over five days.
I did the Pictographs, Storyboarding, Spirit Symbols, and Story Basket Workshops. They run 45 – 60 minutes each depending on the school schedule. The fee for the workshops run about $100 [...]
My dearest friend and most beloved grandmother passed away in March and she rests in the place that met the most to her.
She was my mentor and teacher and I will truly miss her. She lives on in my words, my thoughts, and my very soul.
Love you grandma!
Taking a breather in the park. Beautiful!
Jessie is Winnebago and Lakota Sioux. He looks like he could be my son!
Jessie is a fourth grader at Kentwood Elementary School near Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles.
I met these wonderful people at a recent conference held in Los Angeles. Most of the delegates were indigenous teachers, administrators, and educators from Mexico City, Chiapas, Yucatan, Veracruz, Guatemala and others.
They met with many other educators from across America, Canada, and Mexico to discuss the many issues facing education today..
It was both an [...]
Geri’s children’s book, “Grandmother Spider Brings The Sun” was featured at this Newport Beach school during their Authors Day events in March 2008. Geri gave a 45 minute storytelling assembly to grades 3-5 and students were able to purchase Geri’s book for $8 and have their own personal books autographed by Geri. Students [...]