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JOHN MOOY
John is an accomplished storyteller, educator, author, sculptor, public radio presenter, and songwriter. He has a variety of speeches for any age group including his powerful presentation called "7•24•21•5™" the numbers of success. These simple ideas and concepts can be applied to everyone’s lives, and can make great impacts on the world around them. John celebrates ideas such as, taking chances, making mistakes, and getting out of your comfort zone.
COLIN BERGEL
When Colin is sailing on a Great Lakes Freighter, with the Olgebay Norton Company, he likes to spend his spare time writing children’s books. His first book, Mail by the Pail, Colin teaches children about many topics from the Great Lakes mail system, to how a book is written and published. Colin’s presentation is for kindergarten to fifth grade and is customizable based on the class’s knowledge of, Mail by the Pail.
ROBERT LYTLE
Bob is the award winning author of the Mackinac Passage series and A Pitch In Time. He delights students and teachers alike as he wears the “many hats of an author,” strums his guitar as he puts poems to music and talks about the art of writing. Bob also illustrates how the writing lessons learned in school are utilized to make almost everything better-poetry, songs, short stories, novels, and even application letters. He proves to both children and adults that writing is a worthwhile activity for all ages, and one is never too young or old to begin!
BILL WILLIAMS
Bill is an award winning artist. He has had his paintings displayed in such places as Yankee stadium and the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown. Kids have the opportunity to learn Michigan history through eye-popping pictures based on in-depth historical research. Bill talks about how to realize their full potential and learn tips of the trade from an accomplished artist.
MARK HERRICK
Mark is a very accomplished artist. He is most notably known for his work with the Michigan L.A.P.’s™ program for 4th graders. He has many published books, including the Buck Wilder Series of books, and ROCK U.S.A.™ and the American Way. Mark gives a drawing demonstration, and encourages students to draw along with him, as he teaches them about how to “ROCK! The American Way.”
CAROLYN STICH
Carolyn Stich is the illustrator for such books as, Paul Bunyan and the Winter of the Blue Snow, and Liberty and Justice for All. Carolyn has several presentations to choose from including the Core Democratic Values and How To Illustrate A Book. She will entertain and astonish you with her great art work, and delightful personality.
TIM GEORGE
Tim is Mr. Etch A Sketch®! He delights students and teachers alike with his Etch A Sketch® art, his book, Looking at Animals with Mr. Etch A Sketch®, and his wonderful personality and stories. This wonderful experience is great for any age group and can be tied into many different aspects of curriculum.
GARY ELZERMAN
Gary is a chainsaw artist from Michigan. He loves to delight children of all ages with his chainsaw carvings and now his new book! Connor the Carver Carves Michigan's Symbols will be available in Fall 2005. Invite Gary Elzerman to come and delight your students as he presents Connor the Carver and some of his fantastic sculptures.