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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miss Terri
Rising Sun. MD - April 22, 2004 -
Miss Terri is a "Pied Piper" of the oral
tradition, who leaves her audiences spellbound with her exciting,
touching, funny, and sometimes "scary" tales. Her unique
props, menagerie of puppets, and ventriloquism bids her listeners to
interact as she weaves them into the fabric of each story. Generations
are united together as they are captured by her songs and illustrations.
Affectionately named, "Miss" Terri, Cecil County, as
well as tri-state area children also know her as the storyteller lady
who always wears flowers in her hair, and pink is her signature color.
An avid fan of ventriloquism and puppets, Terri welcomes her audiences
to experience hands-on participation by using her vast array of puppets,
props and costumes to become a part of her show. Her singing and
artwork, as well as her miniature artwork in face painting never fail to
delight her audiences.
"Joyful...enthusiastic...great fun" are some of the comments
heard about "Miss Terri" following her energetic performances.
"She never disappoints...she makes the stories sparkle...and the
rapport she has with children is amazing! It's unbelievable the way she
holds their attention" whisper her fans.
With over twenty-five years of experience in working with children as a
teacher, artist, singer, children's librarian, and storyteller,
"Miss Terri" vibrantly brings her talents together to create a
"magical" and memorable program that is "as much fun for
the adults as it is for the kids!"
Terri has widely presented multi-media programs in the Tri-State area.
She has been highly praised for her programs for schools, day care
centers, libraries, churches, nursing homes, corporate events, fairs,
receptions, holiday and children's events, banquets and civic
organizations. And just for fun, she adds her flair to the artistry of
face painting for all kinds of celebrations.
Learn More about Miss Terri at her website, www.CoolStoryTime.com.
Contact: Terri Jones, Miss Terri
Telephone: (410) 658-4732
coolstorytime@hotmail.com
355 Red Pump Road
Rising Sun, MD 21911
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Education:
Maryland Library Associate Certification - State of Maryland 1993
Early Childhood Education - Cecil Community College 1974
Bachelor of Arts in English from Lincoln University 1972
Teaching Certificate, PA 1972
Survey in African-American Culture 1972
Dean's List - Lincoln University - 1971
Awards:
Oxford Area High School Award for Dramatic Arts - June 1967
Golden Book Award for Contributions to Literacy - Cecil Council of the International Reading Association 1999
Certificates:
Certificate of Participation - A Van For All Seasons Workshop - October 1990
"Target Information" Building Skills to Improve Reference Service - Cooperating Libraries of Central Maryland June 13, 1991
Certificate of Participation - Drayton Manor Preschool Teachers' Retreat - June 1985-1994 and 1998
Exemplary Service in the Promotion of Literacy- International Reading Association & CCIRA - April 21, 1999
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 10 years or more of service - Cecil County Public Library on June 30, 2001 for Children's Library Associate II - from August 27, 1990-Present
Certificate of Participation - Kids Are Customers, Too! Workshops - Fall of 2000-
2003
News Paper Articles:
Kids love Library Van by Lori Frushon-Vincent - March 6, 1997
Halloween with Scary Miss Terri - Rising Sun Herald November 1, 1999
Making Storytelling a Business - by Carla Correa - Cecil Whig October 25, 2001
