Lorelle Otis Thomas Lorelle came to storytelling by way of art history. In the MFA Illustration program at Syracuse University she realized all history is just stories about memorable people! She went on to teach a university history of design … Continue reading →
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Lynlee Sky As my life has leaned heavily towards the arts, it is becoming clear that storytelling is a sort of art I am interested in cultivating. Currently, my artistic adventures take me to my clay studio, which was before … Continue reading →
Jeff Gaynor I am a retired classroom teacher so have many stories to tell. I am currently on the Ann Arbor School Board, and will continue to be if I’m re-elected in November. Occasionally I’ll tell stories on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jeff.gaynor.18/) … Continue reading →
Jennifer Pahl Otto Jennifer creates and tells original stories. Her personal narratives and contemporary tales hit the universal themes we all relate to – love, death, humor, grief, family, growth. Her children’s stories are fun and quirky, and any life … Continue reading →
David Keren David has been a member of the Storyteller Guild for 3 years. He is still more of a listener than a teller, but enjoys bringing occasional events he has experienced, or wishes he had experienced, to life as … Continue reading →
Rich Swanson Rich is a retired corporate lawyer, a member of the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild and a Moth storyteller. Rich started fishing at age 7, and that’s when he started telling stories, some true. Now, Rich looks for the … Continue reading →
Judy Sima Judy Sima is one of Michigan’s favorite storytellers. She has been featured at conferences and festivals, schools and libraries throughout Michigan and in twenty other states and Canada. A retired middle school librarian, Judy has been entertaining audiences … Continue reading →
Kathleen Wright Kathleen has been a teacher and storyteller for over twenty five years. Her storytelling experiences include a traveling preschool program; special events; bookstore, library, and school appearances; and telling in her own elementary classroom. Whether her stories hold … Continue reading →
Judy Schmidt Perfectly at home in a library, museum, classroom, workshop for teachers and youth, or seniors’ group, Judy tells tales from around the world to engage your mind and speak to your soul. A quilter as well as a … Continue reading →
Darryl Mickens Darryl began his spinning of stories shortly after his siblings were born; they became his first audience. Darryl is a retired Detroit Public School teacher and currently he teaches Tai Chi for fun. Darryl joined the AASG in … Continue reading →