Programs by Dr. Lockett, the Normal Storyteller Dr. Michael Lockett has given nearly 3000 programs across America in schools, libraries, churches and for fraternal and educational organizations.  Information about presentations he has given can be found by visiting http://www.mikelockett.com or by writing to him at mike@mikelockett.com  Mike Lockett takes storytelling and educational messages to groups all across the USA.  A teller of traditional tales, Lockett specializes in audience participation stories.  "I have more fun when audiences join in with the telling," Mike says.  Judging from the laughter when the Normal Storyteller is speaking to a group, they do exactly that!  Dr. Lockett taught in Normal, Illinois for 21 years.  All of his students from school, along with the cub scouts and boy scouts he worked with and boys and girls from churches came to think of him as the "Normal Storyteller."  They could always count on a fun story to accompany a lesson or reward them for a job well done if Dr. Lockett was the teacher.  He followed his teaching experiences by serving as a school administrator in Peoria, Illinois for another 12 years.  It was a NORMAL experience for Dr. Lockett to share stories when he visited classrooms or met with teachers and administrators.  It even played in Peoria to call him THE NORMAL STORYTELLER. Presentations for Children, Families, Seniors, Adult Groups at Schools, PTA, Libraries, Churches, Educational Organizations, scouts and Community Groups  All-School Assemblies - Times and number of programs vary for each school.  Dr. Lockett's preference is for a 45-55 minute program.  Lockett can work with any grouping and provide stories that are the most age and content appropriate.  All of his programs are clean, family oriented stories.  Even his occasional scary stories are told in a way that ends with the students laughing and never going home with nightmares. Storytelling Programs for Pre-Schools, Kindergarten and Primary Schools - Programs are planned to meet the needs of individual schools. Storytelling Programs for High Schools and Middle Schools - Programs are planned to meet the needs of individual schools.  Dr. Lockett can give large group performances or work in classrooms.  His programs are met with a high level of enthusiasm.  Students who THINK they are too old for stories come alive with the humor of Dr. Lockett. History Programs and Civil War Programs - Dr. Lockett can provide a number of history programs that enrich the curriculum.  His favorite is to visit schools in his replica of a Civil War uniform and tell stories of the war between the states.  Also call on Dr. Lockett for programs about Lincoln. Artist-in-Residence - Dr. Lockett can provide programs of various lengths.  Schools enjoy having Dr. Lockett give a storytelling performance for students then have him visit classrooms to share more tales, talk about literacy, answer questions from an author's perspective.  Dr. Lockett can do single day residence programs up through week-long programs to promote literacy in schools.  Programs are geared towards helping meet state standards in reading, language and in the performing arts. Young Authors' Meetings - Dr. Lockett is a frequent speaker and storyteller at state and local Young Authors' Conferences than most authors.  He is an author with seven published books, six for children.  Dr. Lockett weaves messages about reading and writing between fun-filled stories.  Adults love to sit in on these programs to share their children's joy and love of good stories.  Parents go home filled with ideas about how to help their children at home.  Students leave these sessions with a renewed sense that reading and writing stories is fun.  Consider bringing The Normal Storyteller to kick off a Young Authors' campaign or to celebrate students' success at a Young Authors' Tea or party for students and their parents. Parent Programs - Dr. Lockett is a frequent presenter for parent and family programs at schools.  Parents applaud his expertise in sharing ways parents can help their children's education.  Lockett weaves research and educational commercials between the laughter and fun of his stories.  Providing high quality programs to students and their parents together is a high priority for Dr. Lockett.  He often gives schools discounted rates for family programs in the evening for schools that book him for storytelling assemblies during the day. Churches - Sunday Schools - Vacation Bible Schools - Summer Camps - Mike has been telling stories in churches and sharing the message of God's love since his days of sitting in front of the flannel board as a child in Sunday School.  He has studied as an adult storyteller under John Walsh (Christian Storytelling.com) and has added the skill of "Bible Telling" to his talents.  He shares a Christian message interwoven with good stories, original poetry, and music.  He is a frequent presenter for Ladies' Organizations, Senior Saints, Children's Sunday school classes, Awana Groups and more.  Dr. Lockett is a member of the Christian Storytelling Network and has served since 2006 as a Board Member and officer.  He is a regular presenter at the National Christian Storytelling Conference.  He has presented at Family Life Camps and at Missionary Training Workshops Longer Workshops by Dr. Lockett - Call or E-mail Dr Lockett to talk about the variety of programs he can do.  Perhaps you would care to work together with "The Normal Storyteller" to plan a program that will meet your specific needs. The Basics of Storytelling Bibletelling - Telling Bible Stories Without Memorizing How to Tell an Unforgetable Bible Story Storytelling and Language Learning Storytelling and the Arts Storytelling and Creative Dramatics Storytelling and Literacy for Young Children Sharing Stories with the Next Generation Improving Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing through Storytelling  One-Hour Programs and Workshops Folktales Reading Programs for Schools and Libraries Keep Reading Loose with Mother Goose Historical Tales Civil War Stories Ghost Stories Holiday Stories Play Stories - Making Stories Actively Come Alive Through Play Literacy Programs How to Make and Use Vocal Sound Effects and Dialects in Stories Awards Assemblies and more...      Storyteller, Author, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, and Motivational Speaker  Some of the more notable presentations for Dr. Lockett include: *    Korean Association of Primary English Educators Conference, Seoul, Korea    *    Iowa Reading Conference *    Indiana Reading Conference *    Workshops in South Korea for JY Books *    Storytelling Programs in China for Giant Elephant Books *    Workshops in Shanghai for CK Washington and Kaiser Kastle Education *    Workshops/Programs in Hong Kong for Sesame Publications and Commercial Books  *    Workshops/Book Release Performances for Brilliant International Group, Taiwan (tour #5) *    Taiwan Missionary Fellowship Conference *    New England Storytelling Conference, Rhode Island *    Wisconsin State Social Studies Conference *    Great Lakes Social Studies Conferences in Chicago and Madison *    ASCD Kindergarten Conference in Chicago - Featured Presenter 2 years *    Three Apples Storytelling Festival *    Workshops for CETC/Caves in Taiwan (tour # 4) *    Workshops for JOY English Schools in Taiwan *    2008 International Storytelling Festival in Taiwan *    Greenlake Family Camp in Wisconsin *    International Christian Storytelling Conference *    Illinois Elementary School Association *    Centre East Showcase in Skokie, Minnesota Fringe Festival - Storytellers Unleashed *    Home, Education and Community Conference *    Fringe Festival Performance at National Storytelling Conference *    Special Concert for YES (Youth, Educators and Storytellers) Pre-Conference *    Midwest Storytelling Festival at Northlands Conference *    National Christian Storytelling Conference *    Olio Performance at LANES Sharing the Fire Conference *    Rock Island Storytelling Trail Festival *    Equip Ministries Conferences *    Taipei, Taiwan Bookfair (featured speaker 3 years at largest book fair in Asia) *    Taiwan American School in Taipei, Taiwan *    Storytelling Lecture/Performance Tours of Taiwan (Jan. 2007 and July/Aug. 2007)  *    Midwest Conference for Early Childhood Educators *    International Reading Association Annual Conferences in Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, and Toronto                                                *    Great Lakes Reading Conferences in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, IL *    Illinois Reading Council and Programs for IRC Affiliates throughout Illinois                     *    Illinois Council for Teachers of English *    Illinois Association for Curriculum Development *    National Association for Early Childhood Educators *    Illinois Association for Early Childhood Educators *    Improving America's Schools Act Conferences *    Illinois Urban Education Conference *    Illinois Migrant Education Conference *    Illinois Young Authors' Conference (Multiple Appearances) *    Home Schooling Meetings *    Illinois Teachers of Mathematics Conference  *    No Child Left Behind Conferences      *    Region VII Technical Assistance Conference *    Illinois Title I Directors' Association Conferences *    Numerous Programs for Illinois Regional Offices of Education *    Numerous Programs for Schools, Churches, Libraries and Community Groups Look for The Normal Storyteller at More Special Programs in 2010 and 2011 *    YES (Youth Educators and Storytellers) Pre-Conference - at NSN Conference, LA July, 2010  *    National Regional Storytelling Concert (Representing North Central Region), LA, July, 2010 *    IL ASCD, Administrator Leadership Conference, August, 2010 *    Sterling Storytelling Festival, September, IL (Sterling, IL) *    IL ASCD Pre-K/Kindergarten Conference, March, 2011 (Schaumburg, IL) *    Illinois Reading Conference in March, 2011 *    International Reading Association Conference in April, 2011 *    5th Annual National Christian Storytelling Conference, June, 2011 *    See the EVENTS Calendar on this Website for More!