About

Mary Jo HuffMARY JO is available as a KEYNOTE SPEAKER and presentations as a workshop leader connected to the power of story and puppet play. She enjoys speaking at family nights and opening ceremonies. She has been an MC for events across the United States.

Invite Mary Jo to your area to perform for children in schools and for family events. She will share the fun of wiggles and giggles with a delightful and interactive presentation.

As a Keynote presenter for SDE (Staff Development for Educators) it has been a privileged to crisscross the country for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade statewide and national conferences.
Mary Jo has been honored as a Keynote speaker and presenter along with night time storytelling for DLM Express by McGraw Hill, FROG STREET SPLASH, SECA, 4-C, State Reading Associations, Festivals and ASCD. There have been many appearances at state conferences as their Keynote speaker and numerous articles have been written for several Early Childhood publications.
Mary Jo has presented at NAEYC, SECA, IRA, ASCD, CHRISTIAN and HEAD START conferences.

“Mary Jo is the first speaker to get a standing ovation
before and after her Keynote.”
— Maria Elena Buria, Early Childhood Coordinator,
Barry University, Miami, FL

 

Call or e-mail for a PACKET of INFORMATION including FEES, TRAVEL and SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Author

“Storytelling With Puppets, Props and Playful Tales,” was awarded the coveted “PEGASUS” award from the National Storytelling Network.

“Creative Storytelling,” Frog Street, 2010

“Story Play: A Bridge to Literacy and Language one Story at a Time!” Gryphon House, 2011

“Peeper Power” – join the fun of playing with Peeper puppets! This little book shows the educational fun anyone can create with a pair of Peepers.

“Fabulous Fables by the Dozen” by Mary Jo Huff and Teresa Miller

Song Writer and Recording Artist

– CD’s

  • “STORYTELLING FOR KIDS -” NAPPA GOLD
  • “CHICKEN FUN!” iParenting, Dove, Teacher’s Choice awards, KMA (Kids Music Award)
  • “PEEPER PIZZAAZZZ!” – iParenting, Dove Award, KMA
  • “GETTIN’ LOOSE with MOTHER GOOSE and SOME OF HER SILLY FRIENDS”…Dove, KMA

–DVD’s

  • “Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin’ Fun!” – Dove, NAPPA, Kid’s First awards
  • “Storytelling Tips, Techniques, and Tools”- A learn how to do it hour filled with information about storytelling, puppets and how to have fun with language.   The DVD received the “PARENTS CHOICE” approval. 

Writer and On-Camera Talent

Check out the CDs and DVDs for fun with children ages 2 to 8.

VIDEO: Easy-to-imitate ways to turn novice storytellers into captivating experts is demonstrated on the video. You learn how to develop a storytelling curriculum that suits your specific classroom needs and is flexible enough to adapt for all listening levels. See the “Eency Weency Spider” in action.

Groups of children and adults have become captivated with these easy ways to present storytelling and find a new excitement for literature. They learn how to turn ordinary props and puppets into dynamic teaching tools and they sharpen listening and pre-reading skills, phonemic awareness, speaking, writing and thinking skills.

Mary Jo is available for:

FULL DAY or HALF-DAY *** MAKE/TAKE included

Call or e-mail for a PACKET of INFORMATION including FEES, TRAVEL and SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

  • Keynote Presentations
  • Conference Speaker
  • School Presentations
  • Educational Entertainer
  • Visiting Author
  • Workshops
  • Staff Development
  • In-service and Seminars for Teachers
  • Child Care Providers
  • Family Child Care
  • School visits for students (Half Day and Full Day)
  • Residencies and Family Night Entertainment
  • Libraries, Family Literacy Groups
  • Title 1, Step Ahead, Head Start, Reading First

** ALL programs can be designed to meet your needs.
Call, write, or email Mary Jo at MaryJo@Storytellin.com for availability and fee schedule.

Affiliations:

  • NAEYC (National Association for the Education of the Young Child)
  • SECA (Southern Early Childhood Association)
  • IAEYC (Indiana Association for the Education of the Young Child)
  • EAEYC & 4 C (Evansville, IN)
  • NSN (National Storytelling Network)
  • RIVERTOWN STORYTELLERS * Co-founder
  • PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA
  • INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOC.
  • ASCD
  • CMN (Children’s Music Network)