Marni as Artist in Residence at Proctors

Picture of Marni Gillard Veteran teacher, storyteller and author Marni Gillard offers practical strategies for inviting learners of every age into the power of deep listening through story-sharing, poem-telling, and readers theater.

These workshops can enhance school curriculums in many ways. In addition, Marni can prepare students for the play The Secret Life of Bees.

"MARNI'S WORK WITH YOUTH ON THIS TOPIC THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL STORIES IS NOTHING SHORT OF INSPIRATIONAL."
Christine Sheehan,
Director of Education, Proctors

Picture of Marni Gillard and a student teller You'll learn hands-on ways to help children step into literature, experience memories as dialogue-filled scenes and learn to coach each other skillfully on oral and written performance. Oral language and listening pave the road into literacy. Marni shows the way.
Picture of Marni Gillard


Picture of students of Marni's

Fees: Workshop: $150 Daily rate: $600
Options: Assemblies, workshop, or multiple day residencies
Age Group: Grades Pre-K-12, teachers
Availability: Year Round
Capacity: 30 Students per workshop