Gwendolyn Jackson Napier
I am a retired educator of 17 years from the Fulton County Schools System. I have worked in classrooms for Pre-K-5th Grade, including classrooms for special needs students, inter-related students, hearing impaired students, orthopedic impaired students, and students with behavior disorders. I enjoy working with all children, and the 17 years of training with Fulton County Schools has prepared me in all capacities. I enjoy sharing various selections of stories, folktales, fairy tales, fables, historic profiles, personal stories, and selected stories by many authors with children through language, music, songs, and using different instruments. I have worked with younger students, older students, and adults for over 25 years. I am a professional storyteller and a member of various storytelling organizations: Storytelling Rambler for the historic Wren’s Nest House Museum in the West End community, Workshop Facilitator, and Storyteller for many organizations. I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Arts Disciplines: Storytelling and on Virtual Storytelling Platforms
Core Content Curriculum Areas: English/Language Arts, Social Studies/History
Specialized Content Areas: Literacy, STEAM, Anti-Bullying, World Cultures, Character Education
Grade Levels: Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Adults, Senior Citizens
Special Populations: ELL (English Language Learners), At-Risk Students, Exceptional Learners (students with disabilities as well as those who are gifted and talented
Geographic Availability: Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, Middle Georgia, South Georgia
Program Fees:
- $350.00 for (1) Single Program in Metro Atlanta
- $600.00 for (2) Back to Back Programs
- $900.00 for (4) Back to Back Programs
- For areas Outside of Metro Atlanta, $600.00 Including Travel
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS
STORYTELLING 101 FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS – (6) 45 Minute Sessions $900.00
- STORY ELEMENT
- VOICE CONTROL
- STAGE PRESENCE
- PROP USAGE AND CONTROL
- AUDIENCE CONTROL
- STORY CLIMATE
Artistic Profile:
I am a retired educator of 17 years from the Fulton County Schools System. I have worked in classrooms for Pre-K-5th Grade, including classrooms for special needs students, inter-related students, hearing impaired students, orthopedic impaired students, and students with behavior disorders. I enjoy working with all children, and the 17 years of training with Fulton County Schools has prepared me in all capacities. I enjoy sharing various selections of stories, folktales, fairy tales, fables, historic profiles, personal stories, and selected stories by many authors with children through language, music, songs, and using different instruments. I have worked with younger students, older students, and adults for over 25 years. I am a professional storyteller and a member of various storytelling organizations: Storytelling Rambler for the historic Wren’s Nest House Museum in the West End community, Workshop Facilitator, and Storyteller for many organizations for students in early intervention programs in Cobb County and students from other countries experiencing language barriers.
Teaching Experience:
My teaching qualifications have proven effective from Pre-K through 12th Grade in the arena of Storytelling. I have worked mostly in the teaching educational arena of Pre-K-5th Grade; however, my storytelling ability has been extended to older students, as well as adults. I have musical training as a Djembe drummer to share music, songs, rhythm and dance.
I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in schools for over 25 years. I love to meet students where they are and allow them to engage their creative skills and talents in the stories and workshops.
Sample Programs:
Profile of Harriet Tubman – SS4H4 Examine the main idea of the Abolitionist and Suffrage Movements.
- Discuss contributions of and challenges faced by Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman
- Discussion Questions after Viewing: What Motivated Harriet Tubman to return to the South Numerous times to help people escape enslavement? What were some of the many risks she faced when making these journeys? In what ways can Harriet Tubman also be considered an Abolitionist? Students will read and analyze a letter written to Harriet Tubman from Frederick Douglass. Use photos of Harriet’s Clothing to examine the furniture and the items by the chairs, why were they left behind to be shown.
Program Photos and Videos:
- Listing ID: 6057