“Cindy has impressed me as a professional who is guided by an intense love of the storytelling craft.”
~ Janice Cruddas, Director, MITE Theatre
“[Cindy’s] lively stories and songs draw out the inner child in all of us leading to fun participation. I have also experienced her working effectively with teens and adults, sharing her expert knowledge of local lore, songs and history at festivals and conferences, and organizing many fine storytelling events over the years.”
~ Elinor Benjamin, Storyteller and Past President of Storytellers of Canada-Conteurs du Canada
“I recently spent a couple of months in Dartmouth and had the pleasure of attending five of your Shake, Rattle and Read sessions. I have two daughters, 3 years old and 10 months old. Both of them thoroughly enjoyed your program. The pacing was perfect – not an easy task with so many children and such a wide age range.
Each week I was impressed by your easy way with the children and your excellent choices of books and songs to share. What really set your program apart was the inclusion of simple adding and subtracting activities and oral story-telling. You have a gift for telling stories – I couldn’t believe how long you held the groups attention (parents included).
As an elementary school teacher, I appreciate your inclusion of a variety of fun, age appropriate activities designed to develop literacy and numeracy skills.”
~ C. Nickerson, parent and teacher
“Thank you for coming in to tell your beautiful and amazing stories. We really appreciate it!”
“Loved listening to your stories-they always kept me wanting for more.”
“You offered this project so much! I won’t forget your stories!”
“Thank you so, so much for your help. I’ve learned so much.”
~ The Teens at Youthnet
“The presenter, Cindy Campbell, is a genius with the kids and her materials. She obviously loves teaching them by entertaining them, and they respond with pure devotion. I call the phenomenon “Cindymania.””
~ M.W. Dull, parent
“Many thanks to “StorySong Express” for doing such a wonderful job at the Summer Reading Program Launch. It was “just right” and we have had many rave reviews! Bravo!”
~ Karen and Heather, Librarians, Halifax Public Libraries.
“Thanks for all the laughter and sunshine in each show you do for us.”
~ Dartmouth Daycare Centres
“Thank you for all the time you donated to the classes with your wonderful stories. You have a fantastic talent and we are fortunate to have you in our school community.”
~Alderney School Staff
“On behalf of Child Care Connections, I would like to thank you for taking the time to come and entertain the children at Province House for Child Care Awareness Days. You came highly recommended and now I can certainly see why. You are a wonderful entertainer.”
~ T. Furling, Fundraising and Events Coo-ordinator
“This was a wonderful, inclusive extensive experience that opened up many possibilities and inspirations and I thank you very much.”
Participant, Telling Your Family Stories Workshop
“I feel the presenters greatest strength was humour and relating well to participants. I thought it was really important that we saw examples of easy pieces to make. Some workshops show only the finest examples and this can be intimidating. The easy pieces make it more accessible to everyone.”
Participant, Felt Making Workshop
“Thank you for being a great teacher. You taught me a lot about stories.”
~ Jessica, age 10, Story Quest Workshop Series for Youth
“Thank you for making Benjamins first puppetry workshop so positive. He said that he would like to go every day. Your patience and guidance helped him to develop his enthusiasm for the process.”
~ T. Dyer, parent, Puppetry Workshop For Youth
“Thank you for all of your stories and letting the kids tell their stories. It changed us.”
~ Staff of the Dartmouth Boys and Girls Club, Bluenose Ghost Workshop
“I am excited about telling my children stories about their heritage.”
“I feel the presenters greatest strength was her enthusiasm and ability to engage her audience.”
“I was so glad to have come. I was really concerned I would feel out of place here.”
“I learned a lot that I will be able to use professionally and at home.”
“I feel the presenters greatest strength was keeping it moving-but letting everyone share.”
“A great storyteller. Loved her singing too.”
Participants, Storytelling Workshops