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Storyteller Wanda Johnson will perform for students of Flomaton Elementary School on Tuesday, February 6 at 8:30 a.m. This performance is funded by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. This School is one of 18 schools in 13 counties benefiting from the Council's statewide Alabama Touring Artist Program.
Wanda Johnson is a professional storyteller, teaching artist, and inspirational speaker. As a storyteller, she challenges her audience to take pride in the lessons, rituals, and experiences of life. She encourages young and old to appreciate their personal stories as lasting wealth that should be passed on and preserved. As a teaching artist, Mrs. Johnson uses her craft to teach others how to use stories and to inspire them to tell their own stories. The personality, humor, and charm of this sought-after inspirational speaker touch hearts, inspire dreams, and stimulate the imagination.
Wanda earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Minnesota. During more than 20 years in the field of education, this award winning educator taught all age levels in a variety of educational settings. For more than a decade as a library professional, Wanda presented numerous information literacy programs for children, young adults, and educators. As a performing artist Wanda has received a number of regional, state, and local awards and recognitions.
Like music and visual arts, the traditional art of storytelling can be historically traced throughout all civilizations across the world. The traditional art of storytelling gained respect not only because it can entertain but it also has the ability to teach, inspire and motivate.
The Alabama Touring Artist Program provides performances of music, dance and theatre by Alabama artists for Alabama children. "Alabama is indeed fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding performing artists," said Al Head, executive director of the Council. "Providing opportunities for students to enjoy and learn through the arts is a top priority for the Council."
The Alabama State Council on the Arts is the official state arts agency of Alabama. The staff of the Council, directed by Al Head, administers the grants programs and provides financial assistance in arts education and programming. The Council receives its support through an annual appropriation from the Alabama Legislature and funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
For more information about the Rural School Touring Program please contact, Diana Green, Arts in Education Program Manager, at 334-242-4076, ext. 241 or by email: [email protected].
