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Keynotes and Workshops
Association of Booksellers for Children & Children's Book Council
BookExpo
Los Angeles, CA
Speaker : "Poetry in the Classroom"
"It was clear from the enthusiastic applause that your audience ...
greatly appreciated your talk..." Allan Marshall, Director
Children's Book Council
Children's Literature Conference
Ohio State University
Featured Author: Ballroom Presentation
Janet Hickman, Conference
Co-Director
Children's Literature Festival
University of Redlands
Presenter: 1997 to 2009
"Kristine George did a wonderful job sharing ideas to help us teach
our students how to write poetry … [I] gained a new love of
poetry." Participants' Evaluations
San Juan School District Sacramento, CA
3-hour Teacher Workshop
"I loved the activities and ideas...your use of humor and the
personal touch using family and memories...inspiring...I loved
hearing you read poetry...you have a wonderful
voice...non-threatening!...I felt safe writing creatively..."
Participants' Evaluations
Southern California School Library Association
Palm Springs, CA
Featured Author: "The Poem and the Wayward Star"
"She got me interested—I never cared much for poetry…Made poetry
fun…Very well organized.." Participants' Evaluations
University of Northern Iowa
Children's Literature and the Study of the Environment
"You definitely made a difference for these teachers. Many
integrated poetry into their lessons and learning centers for the
first time." Lucille Lettow, Librarian University of Northern Iowa
Ventura County School District
Back-to-School Conference
"Participant response has been overwhelmingly positive. Comments
have addressed the excellence of your teaching, the variety of
meaningful topics, the excitement and inspiration you fostered."
Diane Dempwolf, Director Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
School Visits
"We were recently privileged to have you visit our school for two
full days, sharing your poetry with our staff and students, grades
K-5. You made each program (7) very special by designing it to fit
the grade, and allowing the children to ask you questions about your
life and poetry you have inspired many of them to start putting some
of their own ideas in writing. Several of our teachers teach poetry
writing and are using your lesson plans as a guide. We all thank you
for coming to our school, it will be the highlight of this school
year." Marcelle Helgesen, Librarian Palmquist Elementary Oceanside,
CA
"I
thought she was wonderful — engaging, respectful of developmental
differences in the kids. Her warm laughter and clear enjoyment of
the children was fun." Principal Harte, Indian Hills Primary,
Cincinnati, OH
"You are still the buzz around here…One teacher told me today that
she had suspended all other lesson plans in her class because the
kids were just so excited about your visit and what they had
learned. They are writing, reading, and reciting poetry now."
Karol Miller, Librarian
Serrano Elementary, Moreno Valley, CA
"We enjoyed it! My kids wanted time to write poetry when we returned
to the classroom. I love that her poetry isn't what the kids think
of as poetry....doesn't have to rhyme, poems can be short/long, etc.
They were excited to see how FREE they could be when they write!"
Mrs. McCoy, Indian Hills Primary, Cincinnati, OH
"Kristine regaled our sixth grade students with a reading of her
poetry focusing on observation of everyday objects and events. After
an explanation of her own creative process, all of the students were
able to apply some of her writing techniques to develop their own
observation and writing skills, producing some very heart-felt
pieces. If you get a chance to have Kristine come to your school or
classroom, I highly recommend that you don’t pass it up!"
Jasper Bui, librarian, John Adams Middle School, Santa Monica, CA
"One student went home and wrote a poetry book. I didn't have time
to write yesterday, but we are going to do some today. I think it
was a great way to hook kids into poetry." Dr. Ping, Indian Hills
Primary, Cincinnati, OH
"One of my students went home and wrote a wonderful poem and used
the up and down letters as she did in roll for the words splish,
splosh. We enjoyed her talk a lot." Ms. Snyder, Indian Hills,
Cincinnati, OH
"It was a wonderful day and we all really appreciated your
enthusiasm. The kids are still talking about it."
Lisa Von Drasek, Children's
Librarian Bank Street College of Education New York, NY
"I wanted to let you know what a lasting impression your workshop
has had…They are more enthusiastic than ever about writing their own
poetry…Thanks for inspiring our students." Linda Friedman, Librarian
Crossroads Elementary Santa Monica, CA (2 visits)
"Your presentations were wonderful. To see and hear a "real, live
poet" was a unique experience for our second graders and will remain
a highlight for them. The teachers enjoyed your presentation as
much as the students and were very complimentary. Of course,
Studebaker was a big hit too!" Joyce Hegeman,
Librarian Don Benito Fundamental School Pasadena, CA
"Enjoy Kristine O'Connell George and uncover poetry as ordinary as a
garden hose, or extraordinary as "the blue between." You'll have a
wonder-filled day! PJ Charnofsky, Librarian, Peninsula Heritage
School
"Thank you again for sharing your work with Westland's students...I
heard comments yesterday and this morning from both kids and
teachers saying how much they enjoyed your visit. They used words
like "wonderful" and "terrific." Your enthusiasm for your work is
genuine and contagious. I really liked how you tailored your
presentation to the various age groups." Margery Seid, Librarian
Westland School, Los Angeles
Students
The poems were AWESOME! How do you think of all of those poems? I
was about to holler at you, YOU ARE SO AMAZING! Thank you soooooo
much for coming! Christie 2nd grader
I enjoyed you reading your poems...I thought your poems were funny
and very everyday-like. It was fun to see you read your poems and
have some fun!...If you want to know how you did on a scale one to
ten. I'll tell you the truth ten. Yes, you were great. Hannah
You taught me a lot of things and I have dreams for my future. You
are a very inspirational person. Ofelia Y. 3rd grader
Hearing you read your poetry encouraged me to write more poems. I
really appreciate you coming all the way to Minnesota for us to hear
your poems. Elizabeth
I think we were the luckiest school to see you. Before I thought,
"No way she's coming here...but when I saw you I went WOW!" Really,
I was so glad to see you. Caley
No offence to the other published writers but you were the most
humerous one of them all. Last night I was working on my smore poem
(based on your book Toasting Marshmallows) and I thought, "Wow,
think how hard poets think and how much they work." Lindsay
Adult Writing Classes
"Poetry Sparks"
UCLA Extension Education Department
"I appreciated her warmth and enthusiasm...exceeded my
expectations...terrific resources and activities...applications of
multiple intelligences...got ideas I'm going to immediately apply."
Student Evaluations
"Introduction to Children's Poetry"
UCLA Extension Writers' Program
"Ms. O'Connell George was fantastic! Knowledgeable, interesting,
entertaining … Instructor makes you feel relaxed and is very
knowledgeable … She was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable
...Course materials were excellent, very well organized …
Challenging, but just enough to get us out of our "comfort zone" …
Class participation was at a high level due to a stimulating
instructor and interesting materials … I was thrilled with the class
and Kristine's teaching." Student Evaluations
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