|
|
|
Arts Education Provider Passionate about inspiring the
next generation, Ms. Conway was a qualified, sponsored Arts Education
Provider in Performance Arts (Storytelling) with the Los Angeles Unified
School District for 4 years until moving back to her roots in Northern
California. She has produced and performed on television, theater, film and
live venues; along with being interviewed on NBC's TODAY and on NPR. Her folklore storytelling series
were #1 in downloads with affiliates before acquiring international
distribution by Audible (a subsidiary of Amazon, Inc.). Live programs have appeared in numerous museums, schools,
libraries, community services and Reading Is Fundamental of Southern
California partner schools. Additional programs for Para Los Ninos, NBC,
Koreh L.A., UCLA's Fowler Museum, Westside Children's Center, Will Rogers
Elementary School (ACE Teacher), Pantages Theater, Descanso Gardens, Warner
Grand Theater, Amtrak Coast Starlight (2 years), Sony and Disney. She was one
of the distinguished, sponsored storytellers for Arts Orange County and
OCPL's 'Imagination Celebration' annual program sponsored by Target. Her
programs have also introduced thousands of young lives to ancient art of
storytelling. She captivates by performing in the lively oral tradition
utilizing multicultural folklore; enchanting her audiences with narration,
interactive chorus, music and theatrical improvisation using an array of
props, humor and song. Meeting the needs of a diverse population, she
also uses Spanish at times to tell her many delightful tales. Dedicated to
providing literacy tools and viable storytelling models for parents and
educators alike, her entertaining, inventive professional development and parent
trainings are featured in conferences including Head Start, LAUSD and LAUP,
along with RIFSoCal teacher orientations. These workshops are based on her
recurring storytelling articles in a selection of education magazines. She also hosts storytelling
podcasts featuring folktales from around the world. She has traveled
extensively in Italy, Australia, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
France, Ireland, Hawaii and Mexico where she adopted elements from the local
cultures, integrating them into her storytelling artistry. She holds
university degrees in English and Communications and a staple volunteer for
organizations that serve children, including to help children with reading
challenges in public schools. Her children's book is here! Contact us
for more information. The book is geared for children ages 4-7 and those who
enjoy telling stories to them.. A popular storyteller, she was also featured on NBC's Your LA. The host exclaimed, "A standing ovation... she inspires the kids!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LAUSD Appreciation Award given from
2006-2011 for volunteer efforts regarding
literacy.
|
|
|
Copyright 2022 by
Showstoppers. All rights reserved. No written part of this page or images
therein, may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, including photocopy,
recording or any informational storage or retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the copyright owner. |
|