PRESENTATIONS by THE NORMAL STORYTELLER Dr. Michael Lockett has been telling stories for over 35 years in his positions as a storyteller, teacher, principal, central office administrator and educational consultant. He has given more than 1500 presentations and workshops across the United States. 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 that Dr. Lockett has given presentations for: Programs in Nausau, Bahamas (including school for the blind) No Child Left Behind Conference, Illinois 2-week tour for educators in Toayuan, Taipei, and Tainan Taiwan (July/Aug. 07) National Storytelling Conference Public Radio, New Hampshire Midwest Storytelling Festival - Northlands Conference National Christian Storytelling Conference Rock Island Storytelling Festival LANES - Sharing the Fire Conference Equip Ministries Conference Public Radio, Oregon Taipei Bookfair, Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan American School Performance/Lecture Tour of Taiwanese Universities (Jan. 07) Storylovers' World with Jackie Baldwin, Public Radio   Illinois Reading Conference National Storytelling Festival Illinois Association for Curriculum and Development Illinois Council for Social Studies Illinois Gifted Conference Quincy Conference Rock Island Title I Conference Starved Rock Title I Conferences Illinois Regional Office of Education Institutes (throughout Illinois) Illinois No Child Left Behind Conference State and National Title I Conferences Illinois Council of Teachers of English National Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Association of Early Childhood Education Missouri Lutheran Synod Educational Conference Great Lakes Reading Conference Illinois Young Author's Conference Dr. Lockett has presented more than a dozen times in his career as a keynote speaker and storyteller at this prestigious statewide event held for Illinois Young Authors. International Reading Conferences - Dr. Lockett has served as a committee member, workshop leader, presenter and storyteller at IRA Conferences. He has given presentations in Atlanta, Georiia; Chicago, Illinois; Orlando, Florida; San Antonio,Texas; and Toronto, Canada. Cruise Ships - Dr. Lockett has given special performances for children and families on Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity Cruise Lines. (Video of program on Carnival is available on request) Fraternal Organizations - Dr. Lockett has given presentations for the Elks, the Moose, Kiwanas Club, Optomists' Club, Rotary Club, Retired Seniors Volunteer Persons, and other groups. Churches and Religious Groups - Dr. Lockett has told stories and given messages in churches of many denominations throughout the midwest.  He is the current President-Elect for the International Christian Storytelling Network.  His stories and singing have been the highlight for many church programs. He wrote a chaper in Moody Bible Institute's book, "The Art of Storytelling", by John Walsh. SPEBSQSA - Society for the Preservaton and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. (Now called the Barbershop Harmony Society.)  Dr. Lockett is a member of the Sound of Illinois Chorus and sings lead in the "Fourtunates" quartet. He often serves as the emcee at programs for the Sound of Illinois Chorus smd encees events for other choruses. Tell Me A Story - Dr. Lockett was one of twenty tellers in the Television Pilot of the "Search for America's Greatest Storyteller.  See the photo below.                                              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. 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 two CD's.  The first is called "Tales from the Hills."  It features some of his favorite Appalachian tales along with music performed by Lockett and his youngest son.  The second is called "Tales from Around the World."  This newest album was released in February, 2006.  It 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" was released in January, 2007 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 will be featured in their holiday publications during November and December of 2007. Lockett is currently working on books and materials for East and West Publishing Company in Taiwan and will return to Taiwan in July and August of 2007 for Teacher Education Workshops and Children's Programs sponsored by East and West Publishing Company. Dr. Lockett's professional resume is available upon request.  Write to mike@mikelockett.com