Applause for Sue
Adult Programs:
That was better than Menopause the Musical.
Audience member, Debbie
Everyone had such a great time – probably no more than I did. I love how you see the world.
Paula Newbury, Shorewood-Troy Public Library
Just wanted to thank you for the fabulous performance you gave last night. You were on fire!
Kathe Brinkman, Champaign/Urbana Storytelling Guild
School Programs:
What joy you brought to the students and staff. It is always great to see people in the ‘right places’; you have found your niche.
Valley View Early Childhood Center, Romeoville, IL
Thank you so much for coming and celebrating with our Young Authors. You were a big hit and the kids talked about it for days.
Mimi Raczak, LMC Director, May Watts Elementary School, Naperville, IL
The students loved it! I loved your energy. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Valley View Early Childhood Center, Romeoville, IL
Thank you so much for coming in and sharing the Civil War stories. The students really enjoy them … much better than a boring teacher lecturing to them in social studies!
5th grade teacher, Clow Elementary School, Naperville, IL
You have influenced me to go out and get more books on the Civil War.
Bobby, fifth grade
Wonderful! Enthusiastic! Terrific! The kids were engaged and liked participating in the stories. They felt as though they had a part in the stories.
Cotton Creek Elementary School, Island Lake, IL
Fantastic! Please come again.
East Troy Schools, East Troy, WI
MANY THANKS! I was so impressed with how well the students stayed engaged throughout...a tribute to your talents!
New Century School, Verona, WI
Your stories were so much fun. I heard ‘Joy to the World’ echoing through the hallways for days.
New Century School, Verona, WI
My students, the at-risk population of our school, were enthralled, engaged, and able to enjoy the power of a good story in a non-threatening environment. Thank you.
Spring Hills School, Roselle, IL
The teachers were talking about your assembly during the workshop on Friday. They suggested we do this again. Ahhh, music to my ears!
Spring Hills School, Roselle, IL
Very accomplished. Can you come back every year?
Meadow Glens School, Naperville, IL
When the program was over, the eighth graders talked about your ability to spin the story seamlessly and it kept their interest!
My sixth graders were enthralled and talked about the presentation all day!
St. Mary’s School, Woodstock, IL
Everyone is buzzing this morning on what a great time they had.
Terrace Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL
He never tells us anything, then last night at dinner he told us all of your stories!
Sandy F., Naperville, IL
I had to bring my grandchildren back. I knew they’d love your stories.
Rita K., Frankfort, IL
The teachers and students are all raving about your wonderful presentation and your talent! Truly a gift.
Little Blessings Preschool, Naperville, IL
Bully Program:
The right story, told at the right time, by the right person.
4th grade teacher, Naperville, IL
Student Storytelling Residency:
"Fantastic! Students’ self-confidence really grew."
"We had a great time. We will contact you again next year."
Oakton School, Evanston, IL
Thank you for teaching us how to face our fears…I’m not afraid anymore.
Bri, 4th grade storyteller Clow School Naperville, IL
Never give up if it’s hard.
Molly M, 5th grade storyteller
I had tears in my eyes. Three of my special ed students volunteered to tell their stories. They were awesome.
Linda Weatherwax, 4th grade teacher, Lincoln School, Sterling, IL
I can’t believe he is participating; he never acts interested in anything.
Janay Dalton, 4th grade teacher, Lincoln School, Sterling, IL
KidsTell it Write! Residency:
"How great to have you here. Your enthusiasm was contagious."
"You had excellent skills for working with young students."
"Students were very motivated to share and write their ideas!"
"Sue made writing fun and really showed us the process."
Tate Woods School, Lisle, IL
"You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. The kids’ writing is awesome
thanks to you!"
"Great way to support literacy. Children were engaged."
"Very connected to what we are doing in writing."
"I plan to copy the techniques!"
"Kids got excited about writing."
Clow School, Naperville, IL
"I loved the 'child centered' interaction! So age appropriate."
"Sue broke down what can be a complicated, overwhelming process into a simple one!"
"Excellent, very useful."
"Very informational/educatonal workshop but fun and creative – it really kept the students engaged."
Oak School, Hinsdale, IL