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Dr. Mike Lockett is based out of central Illinois and has been telling stories for over 30 years to kids and adults all over the country.
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PRESENTATIONS by THE NORMAL STORYTELLER Dr. Michael Lockett has been telling stories for over 37 years in his positions as a storyteller, teacher, principal, central office administrator and educational consultant. He has given more than 2500 presentations and workshops in 22 states across the United States and as far away as Taiwan. Lockett is the author of a Book called The Basics of Storytelling (2008). The book was released in Taiwan. Lockett hopes to soon release a revised version of the book for the American market. He released a DVD of children's stories in Taiwan in August, 2008. An American version of the DVD, "Tales of Delight," was released in June, 2009 and has received the 2009 DVD of the Year Award by Creative Child Magazine. Dr. Lockett has produced 4 audio CDs of stories and music. He has received seven national awards for the albums. Dr. Lockett has written four children's bilingual picture books (Chinese and English). The books were released by Brilliant International Group to the Asia market during Dr. Lockett's tour of Korea, Taiwan, Shanghai and Hong Kong in July/August, 2009. The books will be availble in the USA in September, 2009. Dr. Lockett will release a book of 20 stories for young children with the help of Korean publisher JY Books this winter.
Mike Lockett is a regular presenter at schools, libraries, churches, festivals and conferences. He has served as a storyteller and keynote speaker more than a dozen times at the Illinois Young Author's Conference. He gives frequent reading and writing talks and assemblies at public and parochial schools.
The following list shows notable organizations for whom Dr. Lockett has given presentations:
Dr. Lockett is known today for being a motivational speaker, for his talks on helping at-risk students and for his performances as "The Normal Storyteller." Dr. Lockett is a teller of traditional tales. He has the ability to use audience participation as he tells his tales and actively engage the listeners in the telling of his stories. He is an author and has produced four audio CD's. "Tales from the Hills" features Appalachian tales along with music performed by Lockett and his youngest son. "Tales from Around the World" (2006) features ten folktales from different regions of the world - each told in a different dialect. Folk music, appropriate to each story sets the mood for the telling. "Tales for the Young at Heart" (2007) was released during a special trip sponsored by Bookman's Publishers and the Taipei Bookfair in Taiwan. The album has eight stories, including retellings of traditional fairy tales, and four friendly musical selections. The album received the Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine in July,2007 and was be featured in their holiday publications during November and December of 2007. "Tales and Fables: East Meets West" (2008) was a joint effort between East - West Publishing Company in Taiwan and and Lockett's own company (Heritage Schoolhouse Press) in the USA. That album received the 2008 CD of the year from Creative Child Magazine. Lockett returned to Taiwan in 2008 and worked with Caves Educational Training Company LTD to publish The Basics of Storytelling, a "how to" book for Taiwanese teachers to use to learn to tell stories. The book is in Chinese. During the trip, Lockett recorded a DVD for children - "Grandpa Mike's Stories." The album has 12 internationak folktales - all told in English and each with Chinese subtitles. The Asian version of the DVD was released in 2008. The American version ("Tales of Delight") was be released in July, 2009. Lockett's professional resume is available upon request. Write to mike@mikelockett.com |
Illinois Reading Conference
Dr. Michael Lockett has taught elementary school, middle school and high school students. He taught all levels from the low achievers through the gifted and talented. He worked more than a dozen years as an administrator. He served as an intern administrator, middle school and high school principal, summer school director, and Title I Director. Dr. Lockett received the Ilinois "Those Who Excel Award for School Administrators" in 2002. He has taught undergraduate and graduate classes at Bradley University, Aurora University, and Western Illinois University. In addition, Dr. Lockett has served multiple school districts, regional offices of education and the Illinois State Board of Education as an education consultant. He served as a reading council officer for over 25 years working with the MID-State Reading Council, the Illinois Reading Council and serving on committees for the International Reading Association.