by Mary K. Clark. Revenge? Forgiveness? Busyness? Paul Vallely suggests that there is more involved in forgiveness than we might think. He shares with us the revealing story of Eric Lomax who recently passed away, in an article entitled, The ultimate heroism is forgiving the enemy. (This site does take a moment or two to […]
Forgiveness – a Story and a Project Details »
Told by Octavia Sexton Listen to story I hate Appalachian stereotyping, but after traveling across the country I realize we are different – but not in the ignorant way we are often portrayed. We are rooted in traditions and moral values passed through generations and we aren’t scattered like ants without direction. We know where
Forbes (New York, NY) , October 15, 2012 Summary: At Prospect Sierra, a Changemaker School, storytelling is a tool for inclusion and a way to foster a great culture for learning. Britt Anderson and her colleagues at Prospect Sierra (PS) created This PS Life, a storytelling project for students, teachers, and staff at the San
The Power Of Storytelling – How Telling Stories Created A Great School Details »
Forbes (New York, NY), October 15, 2012 Summary: At Prospect Sierra, a Changemaker School, storytelling is a tool for inclusion and a way to foster a great culture for learning. Britt Anderson and her colleagues at Prospect Sierra (PS) created This PS Life, a storytelling project for students, teachers, and staff at the San Francisco
The Power Of Storytelling – How Telling Stories Created A Great School Details »
by Mary K. Clark. We talk with our bodies don’t we? Isn’t that what body language is all about? A person’s body language helps convey their story to the listener. It turns out that body language may also change how people see themselves – perhaps how storytellers see themselves. Amy Cuddy gives a fascinating TED
Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are Details »
Told by Patricia Coffie Listen to story Family stories are the stories I tell and this one had been in the making for a long time. Two Rivers Story Spinners in Des Moines, Iowa arranged a retreat to be led by Jim May in an Iowa farmhouse. Jim and the other participants worked with me
A Pretty Good First Year Details »
by Mary K. Clark. How do we teach our children to be happy? to understand feelings? to cope with bullying and death? to share compassion? Mr. Kanamori, a 4th grade teacher and his students share their wisdom in a wonderful documentary entitled, Children Full of Life. Mr. Kanamori’s class is followed for one year –
Children Full of Life – A Teacher Shares His Wisdom Details »
PBS NEWSHOUR (Washington D.C.), October 5, 2012 Summary: The popularity of radio shows like PRI’s “This American Life” and groups like The Moth has put the art of a good yarn on the map for a wide, national audience. In urban centers like New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., it’s just as easy to find
National Storytelling Festival Turns 40 Details »
Told by Barbara Schutzgruber Listen to story How many of us no longer have all the parts we were born with? The loss of ‘parts’, whether by accident or intention, is part of the human experience: we hear about it in the old stories…. we see it with our friends and family members…. and sometimes
Yahoo.com, September 27, 2012 Summary: After someone snapped a photo of her and posted it on online, Balpreet Kaur was ridiculed for following the tenets of her Sikh faith. The photo was taken apparently without Kaur’s knowledge while she was waiting in line at the Ohio State University Library. In the photo, Kaur’s hair is
Sikh Woman Balpreet Kaur Turns Cyber Bullying Incident into Inspiration Details »
