Concerning
George’s Storytelling Workshops
"The moment George entered our school’s door children and staff were mesmerized...his enthusiasm and artistic talents highly motivated everyone...in a short period of time students were transformed into confident, expressive storytellers."
3rd Grade Teachers, Franklin School, Logansport, Indiana
"Teachers continue to comment on the improvement they see in each student’s ability to elaborate their ideas in their writing and oral presentations thanks to George’s influence. Our Chapter 1 instructional assistants have also noted an upswing in students’ attitudes toward reading and discussion of stories since his residency."
Christine Bowman, Curriculum Director, TCSC
"I want to thank you for the terrific job you’ve done with my kids. I believe they have grown tremendously. You’ve given them a unique learning experience and I have picked up a lot of skills to pass on to my classes."
Carol baker, 4th Grade Teacher, Columbia Elementary School
"Throughout the residency, George showed respect and compassion for students and staff alike. His teaching skills are excellent, and his lessons were well-planned and developmentally appropriate...All students were able to be successful in George’s program...He has provided a model for storytelling that teachers and students will be able to use in years to come."
Lynn Haberlin, Tri-Creek School Corporation
"Through your creative storytelling and dramatization with song and game, we have connected with our past, our natural world, and have seen ourselves as an integral part of a whole. We applaud your dedication to the development of unique and effective educational programs for children in the areas of personal growth and self-awareness."
Karen Huff, Enrichment Coordinator, Noblesville Schools
"George uses his many artistic talents and skills not only to educate and entertain but to empower others to unleash their creative potential. He use his drama, music, dance, creative writing and visual skills either separately or in combination as he senses students’ needs and interests and curriculum themes of teachers. His sensitive "Zen style" of appraising others, building their trust and exploring with them their talents has enabled him to identify strengths and talents and unlock skills they had often denied even to themselves."
Sue Moreland, Executive Director, Very Special Arts Indiana