Thank you so much for brightening my day! :) Most of the discipline
problems I encounter in schools is because kids feel like they are not
being "listened to." Sure, it's time consuming but when a teacher takes
the time to listen, students truly respond. Of course, you have to set
boundaries, guidelines, and enforce discipline as well. Kids seem to
"fall in love" with a caring soul. When I walk down the halls of a
school in which I am performing a residency, I can't take two steps
without four or five kids hugging my legs. When you truly care, it
shows and the kids know it.
As far as my storytelling, I travel anywhere my stories take me. I
haven't been to Tennessee yet and I would love to go! The National
Storytelling Festival is held in Jonesboro every year and I haven't made
it yet. I always attend the National Storytelling Conference which
rotates to different cities each year. Please visit my website
http://www.storyconnection.net. If you are really interested in booking
or know other schools who are, give me a call and we'll discuss it!
I love telling stories. I love working with kids. I have a great job.
Thank you again for your kind words. I can tell that you too are a
"caring soul."
Warmly,
Dianne
Dianne de Las Casas
Professional Storyteller
Director, Story Ballet Magic
President, ICAN - Independent Children's Artist Network
Co-Publisher, Working smARTS e-newsletter for children's artists
Louisiana State Liaison, National Storytelling Network
Founder, childrensartists e-group on Yahoogroups.com
P.O. Box 2656
Harvey, LA 70059
504-368-1831ph/fax
http://www.storyconnection.net http://www.storyballetmagic.com http://www.icanartists.org http://www.workingsmarts.com
dianne@storyconnection.net
"ICAN Make a Difference with the Arts!"
-----Original Message-----
From: vranck0602@aol.com [mailto:vranck0602@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 11:42 PM
To: ArtsEdNet Talk
Subject: Re: how do deal with reluctant students in a class of 40?
Dianne,
your mail touched me. because i also can get a classes' attention, and i
teach art. so much of what they want is just what you were saying. a
little
one on one goes a long way. thanks for sharing and how far do you
travel to
tell your stories, and of course at what rate?
:)vicki, in tn.
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