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Gary Dulabaum – Performance Literacy: Teaching Through the Magic of Song, Rhythm, Songwriting & Poetry

Gary Dulabaum believes in teaching through the magic of song. Knowing that music is a universal language, and most all students love music, Gary found early on the importance of using music in the classroom. Music is a free way to express feelings, a means of emotional expression, a co-ordination of the mind, body and imagination, the interaction of cognitive and affective growth, an outlet for creativity and self-expression, may be used to improve creative writing skills, and music/song has a direct link to reading/books (“Like predictable books, song lyrics contain features that help children more easily make the link from oral to printed language. Song lyrics possess any or all of the following characteristics: rhyme, rhythm, repetition of vocabulary, and repetition of story structure (P.Lynch, 1986). In favor of music, Plato said, “Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of which it is invisible, but nevertheless dazzling, passionate and eternal form.”

Gary is much inspired by the work Howard Gardner, Elliot Eisner, Eric Jensen, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld and others who have been writing about exciting ways to create curriculum that involves more than the traditional approach to learning. Gary likes to think of it as ‘widening the circle of learning with the creation of stimulating environments that will enhance the thinking of students by providing, practical ideas for integrating literacy and the arts for all students (in the curriculum), whether native English speakers or not, whether gifted or at risk.’

Gary’s main tool for connecting with students and celebrating language is through songwriting. Why songwriting? Because classroom songwriting has many benefits: it’s a fun way to learn, it’s a great way for students to hone their research and question-forming skills, it promotes reading (in order to be a good writer/songwriter you need to be a reader), it’s a way to help students connect with their own personal creativity and become actively engaged in their own learning process, it is a great way to bring the class together (such as a group project, like writing a class song), it is a self-esteem builder (sharing ideas takes courage), and it helps develop writing skills ( having fun plus being creative equals more writing).

Songwriting Assignments Make Writing Fun Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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(Source: Gary Dulabaum, My Teacher Rides A Harley, 2003 Maupin House Publishing)

Through the years Gary has seen, first hand, how children’s creativity, self-esteem and imaginations come to life through songwriting in the classroom. “Teachers know students (children) learn best when they are actively engaged and excited by the learning process.”

Gary Dulabaum - Why I Use Music to Enhance, Expand and Teach Reading Skills.

“Certain musical lyrics lure children into a web of imagination and enjoyment. Even very young children frequently memorize verse after verse of elaborate song lyrics.” (Barclay and Walwer, 1992). Why? In her book, “Teaching Language Arts Creatively”, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld stated, “All songs have words and all words can be read. Music and singing are basic expressions of the human spirit. When the words from songs your students know are used as reading material, the language experience is deepened. When students consider the words of songs valid reading material, they are alert, interested, and appreciative.”

Why music and song to teach and enhance reading skills? For one, “music/song is a basic language of our culture and children love music.” “The language of song is natural for children. Through song they build language fluency that permeates every area of the school curriculum.” (Barclay and Walwer, 1992).

Reason number two is that “music and reading go together because singing is a celebration of language. Children’s language naturally has rhythm and melody. Children bring this natural ‘music’ of language with them to the task of learning to read, and so using singing to teach reading draws on this natural understanding. They may not be able to verbalize their knowledge about language, but they demonstrate it. Using songs to teach reading is consistent with the nature and purposes of language and puts readers in touch with satisfying meanings. Music is so natural for children: the new literature on emergent literacy treats reading in much the same way - a natural extension of children’s language and experience” (Bill Harp, 1988).

The third reason for using music to teach and enhance reading skills is that, “like predictable books, song lyrics contain features that help children to more easily make the link from oral to printed language. Song lyrics possess any or all of the following characteristics: rhyme, rhythm, repetition of story structure” (Lynch, 1986).

Gary Dulabaum – Teaching Through the Magic of Song

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CONCERTS FOR STUDENTS (Grades K – 6)

There is no audience size limit on the number of students for Gary’s concerts. The concerts can be done K-6/K-5, but Gary does recommend K-2, 3-5, or K-3, 4-5. For concert equipment Gary requests: 2 microphones and two microphone stands, overhead projector and screen, CDplayer/Boombox, and a table to set things on.

GENERAL CONCERT/SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES (K-6)

Gary’s participatory general concerts include songs from all of his recordings (Music From Mother’s Knee, Big Yellow Blues, Be Proud of Who You Are!, More Music From Mother’s Knee, My Teacher Thinks He’s Elvis, and My Teacher Rides A Harley) covering many themes and topics, traditional songs from his field collections, cover tunes, songs from books, movement, rhythm, performance poetry, stories, sing-a-longs, and humor (including Gary’s humorous monologues about school life, growing up, learning guitar, being a student, etc.). All of Gary’s concerts and school assemblies are interactive/ participatory. Whenever possible, Gary’s concerts and assemblies will include songs and activities specific to school’s theme(s).

TEACHER IN-SERVICE TRAININGS AND STUDENT PROGRAMS

The following programs are offered in different versions for (K-6) teachers and for students. The teacher versions are presented as hands-on, interactive workshops/in-services.

The student versions are presented either as interactive/hands-on, large group assemblies or smaller classroom-size sessions/workshops.

For equipment Gary requests: 2 microphones and two microphone stands, overhead projector and screen, CD player/Boom box, and a table to set things on. For any sessions/workshops featuring songwriting or poetry writing, Gary also requests a tablet, an easel, and markers.

MY TEACHER RIDES A HARLEY: ENHANCING K-6 LITERACY THROUGH SONGWRITING


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If your students are like most students, they probably groan and roll their eyes each time you make a writing assignment. And if you’re like most teachers, you probably are constantly searching for new ways to make writing assignments interesting. One good approach is to build on young people’s interest in popular music and turn your students into songwriters. You can make a songwriting assignment in just about any subject area. For example, rather than asking students to write a book report, ask them to write a song about the book. In history class, students can write songs about major figures from the era they are studying or about a major event of the time. They can research the kinds of music that were popular during different eras and their own lyrics to fit some of that music. Students can create original melodies for their songs or they can set them to the music of their favorite performers. They just might have so much fun that they forget they are writing! Sharing stories and songwriting approaches from his book, My Teacher Rides A Harley, Gary outlines the tools and processes teachers need to expose their students to the writing process and encourage their personal creativity.

TEACHING THROUGH THE MAGIC OF SONG

‘The Language of song is natural for children. Through song they build language fluency that permeates every area of the curriculum.” Music is a basic language of our culture and children love music. Using song in the classroom teaching can help children improve their creative writing skills, can help improve the (their) power of creation, and can help in the development of language. This interactive workshop celebrates song in the classroom and offers ideas on how to incorporate song into your everyday teaching. Songs for all curriculum areas, songs from books, socially positive songs, and songs for special occasions and themes will also be featured.

DR.DRE MAKES A HOUSE CALL: ENHANCING LITERACY THROUGH RHYTHM, RHYME, MOVEMENT AND POETRY

Explore how rhythm helps students with their fluency in reading, how rhyme is part of our everyday language, and use movement to create meaning. Langston Hughes defined poetry this way, “Poetry is rhythm. The rhythms of poetry give continuity and pattern to words, to thoughts, strengthening them, adding the qualities of permanence, and relating the written word to the vast rhythm of life.” During this session Gary will also demonstrate the close link between song lyric and poem and how using music of today, including rapper Dr Dre’s instrumental loops will bring new life to the written word, and will keep the attention of your students (adding music to the experience of learning is a technique students respond to.) Check it out!! The workshop also explores oral performance – the rocket fuel of full-power language – through performing techniques and non-verbal language elements—facial expression, stance, gesture, tone, timing, and inflection.

GARY DULABAUM: CREATIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND TEACHERS


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* Participatory School Concerts and Large Group Assemblies

* Hands-On Classroom Workshops for Students

* Hands-On, Interactive Workshops for Teachers

* Multi-day Residencies (can be shared by several schools)

* Conferences: Keynotes, Workshops, Banquet Entertainment, Entertainment

* Young Writer’s Celebrations: Keynotes, Workshops, Entertainment

* School Community Family Concerts

* Special Event Entertainment

* Library Programs: Concerts and Workshops

* Motivational Keynotes for Teachers, Administrators, & Students

* Programs for Challenged and Challenging Students

* Writing Workshops/Songwriting Workshops

* After school program activities

What Others Have To Say About Gary Dulabaum….

“I first met Gary at the Tennessee Reading Association’s annual conference in Gatlinburg a few years ago. He was showing teachers how to engage struggling readers through the use of music, but he was demonstrating MUCH more. Gary is not only a living celebration of LITERACY…he is a


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celebration of LIFE. My promise: You will meet few people in your life like Gary and you will never forget him!” Dr.Pam Petty, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky

“Particularly, let me commend your careful attention to your audience, both to myself, as I attempted to communicate my vision for the children, and to them as you presented a truly interactive program in which rapt engagement was experienced by both the leader and the young composers. You have a unique ability to set aside Gary Dulabaum, the performer and the composer, except when what you share of yourself enhances and enriches the audience of parents and students alike. You truly do speak and sing to all ages and levels of musical advancement. The world is richer for your music.” Ann Boultinghouse, Consultant, Keystone Area Education Agency, Dubuque, Iowa

“A workshop with Gary Dulabaum is a day that will energize your teaching. You will return to your classroom with this dynamic educator’s enthusiasm, humor and love of children. You will have a variety of ideas to engage your students with fun-filled musical adventures! Dr. Mary Bigler, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

“Your sense of humor, versatility, musical skills and talent, and your ability to encourage others to appreciate the value of rhythm and melody…combine to make you an outstanding presenter!”Joy Haggart, 3rd Grade Teacher, Nevada City, California

“The staff and students of Noblesville Schools greatly enjoyed Gary’s visit. Gary’s versatility and flexibility allow him to move easily from an entire school presentation to a single classroom workshop. He does a great job maintaining student interest in large groups, and adopts quickly to what is being taught when working in classrooms. Gary’s presentations to teachers are entertaining, but also warm and from the heart.” Dave Wallace, Assistant Superintendent, Noblesville, Indiana Schools

“(Dulabaum’s) His sense of humor is a key ingredient of his success with the kids. When he helps them write songs about dinosaurs, liver and lizards it’s funny and fun. It is increasingly difficult for teachers to hold the attention of students in the classroom. Adding music to the experience of learning is a technique kids respond to. This is not entertainment for the kids, it is specifically geared to language and reading skills. The students prepare for their session with Dulabaum by listing information on a specific topic and they think creatively during the whole process. That’s the hardest thing to get students to do.” Jan Golla, Title I Reading Teacher, Lewiston, Idaho

“It was fun, and we even got a good laugh, but these are things that will capture a child’s attention. When you can make learning fun, you can reach students in a way you never imagined. Music and humor is the perfect tool to help learning blossom.” Judith Goodman, Instructional Specialist for first and second grades, Pasadena ISD, Pasadena, Texas (after attending a day-long Gary Dulabaum workshop for teachers)

“Dear Gary, Your presentation to our chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma last night was wonderful! You not only entertained us, you also provided food for thought. As teachers we try to see the world through the eyes of children. You inspired us to do more. Thank you so much. Pat Williams, Epsilon Delta, San Luis Obispo, California “The staff and students of Governor’s Harbour All-Age School would like to thank you for your excellent programme of music . The students which range in ages of 5 through 15 all enjoyed the wide variety of songs and activities. To be able to captivate an audience of such a large age range is a tribute to your abilities.”Kathleen Burrows, Governor’s Harbour All-Age School, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas

“Gary, I would like to thank you for one of the best assembly programs ever held at William P. Tatem School. The assemblies and workshops got the same message across regardless of the age level of the audience. The assemblies were both entertaining and educational. I was amazed at Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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the job you did in the workshops with my students who took part in the evening show for their parents. In a short amount of time you were able to turn these boys and girls into first class performers. They managed to get your message across in an extremely enjoyable format. Joseph A. Sambuco, Principal, William P. Tatem School, Collingswood, New Jersey

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you gave at the Word’s Worth Symposium. You offer more than you really know. You’re living proof that grownups can have fun, be zany, be artists for a living and actually care for kids of this age (middle school). Besides you are living proof that people actually write for the love of it.” Sheryl Lain, Director of the Wyoming Writer’s Project, Cheyenne, Wyoming

“After Gary’s visit to our school, some third and fourth graders continued writing songs, poems and stories for weeks. Before his visit, these students had not been writing at all. Gary’s energetic style and his acceptance of all the children’s ideas encourages even the most reluctant and inhibited students to participate with gusto – kindergarten through sixth grade. Gary shares his extensive repertoire of playful and serious songs in such a warm way, the children sing them for weeks after. Wonderful assemblies, empowering workshops!” Susan Baker, Teacher, Duxbury Elementary School, Waterbury, Vermont

“Dear Gary, I just wanted to let you know how much everyone enjoyed your program at Wyoming Library Association. I received lots of compliments from those who attended – and from those who had to go to other programs – well, they heard how much fun we had at your program and wished they’d been there, too! You are a great inspiration to us all. Have a safe tour.” Jerry Jones, Outgoing Chair, Wyoming Library Association, Children’s/Young Adult Section

“Dear Ms.Graddy (of Maupin House Publishing, Gainesville, Florida), I had to take a moment to let you know how incredible Gary Dulabaum’s presentations at our school were! From Head Start to fifth grade, the students were drawn into the magic of Gary’s songs and humor. His ability to reach into every child’s heart and give them a few moments of fun, was so good to see – all while teaching them about writing! I was prepared to enjoy Gary’s visit based on your recommendations and the comments I had read, but I was not prepared to be blown away! Every child in our school was totally engaged in his presentations, and to see them have a piece of what childhood should be about given back to them by this man, was the most heart warming experience of my 31-year teaching career! After his presentation to the first graders, the applause was so enthusiastic and so deafening, I almost expected them to pull out their lighters and demand an encore! It was beautiful! And the fifth graders have invented a new dance to go with the “Macaroni and Cheese” song – remember the “mash potato”? I’m thinking this new dance could catch on…….! Please let me say thank you for recommending Gary! He is an inspiration to us all! And in Plain language, it was the most fun day I’ve had at school in 31 years!”Cecile J. Longfellow, Writing Specialist, Knights Elementary School, Plant City, Florida

“Gary’s performance at North Elementary was “dynamic to say the least. He had “non-readers” reading and performing poetry. Gary’s keynote address for Young Author’s Night was “outstanding”. There was something for everyone – administrators, teachers, parents and students – a message with sincerity and humor. He clearly showed how phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary can be developed through the use of music and the rhythm and rhyme of language. Gary Dulabaum is a dedicated and caring educator as well as a very talented and entertaining musician.” Kate Corkery, Coordinator of Language Arts, Brentwood Union Free School District, Brentwood, New York

“Dear Gary, Thank you for sharing your love of literacy and learning at our recent literacy conference on Saturday, March 24th. Your enthusiasm and positive outlook towards life and learning are infectious. To be sure everyone left energized after spending the day with you, and hearing what you have to say about integration and not segregation in teaching and learning. Everyone who attended your presentation spoke very positively about what you shared regarding literacy. Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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The conference was made successful by your attendance and your teamwork with Mike Artell. “The Teachers’ Blues” certainly was reflective of the winter teachers, students, and faculty, have endured this year. It was good to laugh at the joys of teaching and mutual experiences we share as professionals in a wonderful career! Thank you for bringing a smile to our hearts and minds!!” Dr. Mary Howe, IRA Faculty Sponsor and Lynette Van Meter, Bobcat Student Council President, Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska

“Dear Gary, thank you so much for “wowing” our students and teachers with your visit to our school on November 2nd. We still talk about the event! It was truly a very beneficial and worthwhile event. We are incorporating more music, rhythm, and rhyme in our teaching and the students love it!” Thanks for inspiring us! Patty Lawson, teacher, Underwood Public School, Underwood, North Dakota

“Dear Gary, It was a pleasure to meet you and fun to watch you work with children and adults. You do a “super” job! You really worked into our Multiple Intelligences. Thanks again for sharing, entertaining, teaching and educating us. Keep up the good work!” Don Hooper, Principal, Rumsey Station Elementary School, Papillion, Nebraska

“Dear Gary, On behalf of the students, staff and parents at Frank School, we wish to send our thanks for the marvelous programs you presented at our school on February 9th. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One parent came up to our principal following your evening concert and said, “This has been the best program I have ever come to at this school.” Linda Lyman, PTA Vice President, Frank Elementary School, Guadalupe, Arizona

“Dear Gary, Thank you so much for visiting our school this week. We enjoyed your presentation and interesting way methods of reading to music and rhythm that you showed us. Following are some of our comments the following day: ‘Thank you for your entertainment’, ‘Thanks for coming’, ‘Thanks for teaching us a new reading technique’, ‘We enjoyed your impromptu student-character description songs’, ‘It was great the way you sang what you read’, ‘He didn’t like school either; he thinks like us’, ‘You showed us an easier way to write about our lives’, ‘You made writing fun’, ‘Your method helped me do my English homework’, “in writing English sentences that related to your favorite song, I used your beat method (assignment)’, ‘I liked the music’.” Mrs.Olney’s Reading Classes, Monadnock Regional High School, East Swanzey, New Hampshire

“Dear Gary, What can I say that you haven’t already heard from so many other conferences—how about—we love you in Montana! Your keynote was fabulously energetic! You touched the hearts of many educators and parents who needed to hear your message and learn to better understand each and every child for who they are and how they learn.” Melody Nansel, Montana State Reading Conference, Billings, Montana

“Your presentation was absolutely Fantastic! Boy, can all of us relate to EVERYTHING you portrayed! I especially liked the last song/hip-hop “chant” everyone was involved in. You helped us to remember how much fun reading is! Thanks again and we hope you come back to Knights.” Anita K., Teacher, Knights Elementary School, Plant City, Florida

“Hi, I was reading through the posts about songs and thought of someone who you might enjoy reading. I really enjoyed the book My Teacher Rides A Harley by Gary Dulabaum. It comes with a CD full of great songs about things that happen in the classroom every day, including using reading strategies. Gary is a fun author to read and if you ever get a chance to see him speak or watch him perform, bring a hankie because he will make you laugh until you cry! His music “Rocks!” Bonnie Parish, Houston, Texas

“I’ve always been struck by how much joy and humor you bring to everything you do. You have struggled enough in school to establish instant rapport with kids who struggle in schools (and their Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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teachers). Because you inject ad-libbed humor into every presentation I’ve ever seen, audiences are always straining to find out what you’re going to come up with next. That’s why your performances come across as “fresh” no matter how many times you’ve done them in the past. It always knocks me out when I learn how many performances you can pack into a year. You are motivated to visit the next school and next teacher conference because you love planting “seeds” of musical and poetic inspiration into the minds of students and their teachers.” Bruce Lansky, Poet and Anthologist, Creator of GigglePoetry.Com, Minneapolis, Minnesota

“Thanks for everything that you have done for Wyoming Indian Elementary School. You have touched a lot of hearts and souls. We hope we can see you again soon. Owen St. Clair, Principal, Wyoming Indian Elementary School, Ethete, Wyoming

“Dear Gary, What fun you have brought to our library! Even with our small attendance of young children you had something for everyone! Your music and energy were “awesome”. Thank you for coming.” Barb Gariepy, Goodnow Library, Sudbury, Massachusetts

“Gary, I wanted to thank you again for bringing words and music into the lives of my students at Swift Middle School.” Susan Grimm McCoy, Media Specialist, Swift Middle School, Quarryville, Pennsylvania

“The Fifth Wyoming Whole Language Conference was another successful conference due to your participation as a presenter. As coordinator, a big thank you to you for your presentation during the conference. You charmed the audience during the Whole Language Conference. Most participants liked starting off the day with singing. It was interesting how you “converted” those few who didn’t into plans for using more music in their classroom curriculum. Some of the non-singers even decided to include your tapes to help give them a boost! Your enthusiastic love of music helped the group become inspired. You were a tremendous help throughout the conference” Roseine Church, Wyoming Whole Language Coordinator, Cheyenne, Wyoming

“Dear Gary, Thank you so much for spending the day at Juniata Elementary School with the staff. We had fun, laughed a lot, and you even got me to sing which I NEVER do. Hope you are having fun wherever you happen to be. You brought sunshine to this school. We needed that very badly!!!!” Kathy Jensen, SPED Teacher, Juniata Elementary School, Juniata, Nebraska“Dear Mr. Dulabaum, The purpose of this letter is to thank you for participating in our annual Language Arts Festival, which is so capably organized by our own Mr. Albert Kaiman. His efforts in this regard have inspired students for several years now. Mr. Dulabaum, by all reports, you customized your presentation according Mr. Kaiman’s carefully crafted pre-program instructions, and you moved kids, which is what this kind of activity is all about. Again, thanks for your kind and creative contributions to our kids’ literacy and love of writing. Respectfully and with appreciation,” Timothy P. Crowley, Principal, Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, Barre, Vermont

“Our library is filled with good books to read. We have books in English and books in Spanish. My wish for all our students is that they all become “Razzle-Dazzle Readers” as in the song by Gary Dulabaum. Mr. Dulabaum sings, ‘Read every day. Read all kinds of books. Reading sitting up, standing up, or lying on your bed. Read on the school bus, or standing on your head. Read fiction, history, short stories and prose.’ Be a “Razzle-Dazzle Reader” all your life’.” Mrs. Louise Cooper, Librarian, Mission View Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona

“Gary, on behalf of the students and staff, I would like to thank you for your fantastic musical performances on March 3rd. All of us thoroughly enjoyed your songs, stories and activities. I found you and your life experiences to be quite exciting. I compliment you on your philosophy of education and your deep concern for students. I hope that we will see you at Uniontown Elementary Again. Thank you for the joy & excitement for music!” Sue Ellen Swik, Principal, Uniontown Elementary School, Uniontown, Ohio


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“Dear Gary, What can I say but that as always you were more than wonderful (if that’s possible). Everyone loved the Breakfast with the Poets session. You, Brod and Steve worked together so well even though you hadn’t been able to have time to practice – you just naturally performed like the pros you are. What a treat for all attendees. We certainly enjoyed having you and I hope you had a little time to enjoy Savannah. Come back to Georgia soon.” Dr. Sheree Bryant, 23rd Southeast Regional IRA Conference, Savannah, Georgia

“Gary, Thank you again and again for the fantastic presentations you did for the Missouri Music Educators State Conference this past week. Your humor, attitude, and outlook provided a most refreshing and needed change of view for all of us as teachers. I’ve already felt a shift in my perceptions of student-actions in my classes and know others have, too. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us.” Jeanette Engelhart, Missouri Music Educator’s Association, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

“Dulabaum’s songs, including ‘My Teacher Thinks He’s Elvis’ and ‘Homework Blues’ have kids instantly engaged and mesmerized. He will sing on any subject the classroom is studying. He’s an extremely positive person and knows how to handle himself with kids.” Julie Johnson, Henderson School PTA, Cheyenne, Wyoming

“Dear Gary, It was delightful meeting you at C.C.I.R.A.!! Your enthusiasm, generosity, sharing, and genuine caring, is hard to match!! I can hardly wait for school to start tomorrow and share your songs with my students. They will probably want to sing all day!! !! !! I wrote on the evaluation that you should DEFINITELY be invited back to another workshop.” Mary Kaiser, teacher, Arvada, Colorado

“Gary Dulabaum is one of those unique and inspirational speakers that one never forgets about. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Mr. Dulabaum’s presentation and in the process learned a lot about the creative process of songwriting in the classroom. The most important message conveyed during this session was that songwriting is not only simple, but it’s a fulfilling, cooperative process that is extremely motivating for students.” Debbie Carpenter, Teacher Midland Elementary School, Poway, California“Dear Gary and “Dad”, Thank you so much for your delightful performance Monday evening for our Garaway ARTSWEEK Celebration. We enjoyed meeting you throughout the week, hearing you sing ( especially ‘My Teacher Thinks He’s Elvis’), and laughing with you as you told your stories and emceed on Friday evening, Gary. You made the evening flow smoothly and enjoyably. You both seem to have such fun making music together! We appreciate your making the effort to come. PS Gary, thank you for sharing your talents with all of us here at Garaway! The elementary students voted you as # 1 on their student evaluations! Thanks again! Jo Ely, Garaway Schools ARTSWEEK Celebration, Sugarcreek, Ohio

“Dear Gary, Tons of thank you’s to you from SLO town! Your visit this time was the best ever. The kids and teachers and Cal Poly students were magically inspired by you. This weekend I talked to two teachers—(one I didn’t even know!) who spoke of your marvelous talents and how much they appreciated getting to be part of your visit.” Dr Susan McBride, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California

“Dear Mr. Dulabaum, Thank you for coming to Cody to work with our students. Our Wapiti kids thought you were great, and they learned so much. They are making up songs all of the time. It is great to see them wanting to write so much. They decided to write a song for you. It is about our small, rural school. We only have 28 students, and we have a bear fence around our playground to keep out any “extra students” (BEARS!!). Thank you for providing this unique experience for our students.” Wapiti School Staff, Wapiti, Wyoming

“Gary, I just wanted to say thanks again for the great assemblies. Students and staff alike shared how much they enjoyed your presentation. I appreciated how you were able to switch gears and capture the various age groups so effortlessly. As I watched the older students watching you, I noticed that some of our most struggling students were absolutely mesmerized by you. It’s a gift Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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to be able to touch lives in such a positive manner. Thanks again for making us laugh and challenge the status quo. Last night at our board meeting I had the opportunity to share the fun and excitement your visit generated among students and staff alike. You managed to leave quite an impression on our tiny school. ” Roz Morris, Principal, Weaverville Elementary, Weaverville, California

“I know I'm a little belated in sending this out, but I wanted Gary to know what an honor and privilege it was to have him perform for the Southwest Iowa Awards Night on April 17th. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time!! The students and teacher from my school that went to Graceland the next day came back with glowing reports about Gary's performance there. It was fun to see their faces light up when I asked how their day went!! THANKS AGAIN!!” Wendy Ackerberg, Southwest Iowa I.R.A., Essex, Iowa

“Thank you for coming to our school and getting the kids excited about songwriting and music. They had a super time and are still talking about the fun day they shared with you. I’m sure everyone involved will hold fond memories of their extra special day and evening! It was a blast and everything went very smoothly! Thanks for all your help and sharing your expertise with all of us.” Tricia Regelin, K Teacher, Pershing Elementary School, Lexington, Nebraska

“Dear Gary, The children are still talking about your fun presentation at Rockwell!!! Your references to Mari Sandoz and Aaron Copland were a fantastic link back into the curriculum for the 5th grade music class!!” Mary Sayre, Teacher, Rockwell Elementary School, Omaha, Nebraska

“You were awesome. I am a music educator for k-6. I found your workshop refreshing, inspiring, and I want more. Thank you so very much!” Donna Kintzi, California Reading Conference, Sacramento, California“Hi, Gary, Thanks so much for your very kind message. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at Hamilton- the good feeling is very mutual. Students and faculty were very excited about seeing you, and people raved about your visit and were still talking about it when school let out in June. I enjoyed working with you very much, and appreciated being able to talk with you at the Young Author's Luncheon. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Cindy Guntharp, Library Media Specialist, Hamilton Elementary School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

“Hola brother Gary, I keep telling my kids that I have a brother in Vermont and his name is Gary and he wrote the music which we sing to once a week. Gary, my teacher rides a Harley is one bad book and CD. Your music is the kindling upon which we build a fierce fire for the love of poetry. Macaroni and Cheese is a classic, Razzle Dazzle Reader, and of course my favorite which goes like this:” I go to the library or the book store, I find a good book that I want to explore,” it is the bomb brother my students love it too. I'm using your material and promoting you and your book all the time..adios,” Jaime Cuello, Teacher Mary Van Buren Elementary School, Guadalupe, California

“Gary Dulabaum: The voice of humor in a world gone musical” Montana State Reading Association, Billings, Montana

“Hi, Gary. This is Suzie Olson from the Rapping Reading Crew that won the Poetry Slam at the Minnesota Reading Convention last week. I am writing to request copies of the poems and songs that you shared at the convention. I was very impressed with all of your work with children and teachers around the country. I would love to add some of your ideas into my classroom practices. I enjoy having a classroom filled with humor and think children are missing out, if we as teachers can't share our love of books and learning with students in a way that grabs them and pulls them in. I play a lot of music throughout the day in my room and I got some more good ideas from your breakout sessions to try in my classroom. I am even thinking about getting a guitar and learning how to play to "kick it up a notch". Thanks for all that you do to make


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learning more exciting for children. Good luck with your band and record label.” Suzie Olson, Teacher, Minnesota

“Gary, My name is Lisa Hughes, and I attended one of your sessions at MRA in Rochester. I am a kindergarten teacher at Riverside and I have to tell you that my kids and I loved your stand up comedy and music that you shared. I have purchased the Dr. Dre Instrumentals 2001, but would love to have some copies of the younger versions of songs that you shared at the workshop, along with any of the handouts you mentioned. More of my colleagues are interested as well, so anything you are graciously willing to share, we would love to try! Thanks for the inspiration! Your timing was perfect as I am finishing up a graduate course on differentiating instruction and multiple intelligences. This is a new avenue for me. Thanks for sharing!” Lisa Hughes, Kindergarten Teacher, Riverside Elementary School, Rochester, Minnesota

“I just wanted to say thank you for coming to the conference again. You are a great speaker and have lots of ideas when it comes to using music in the classroom. “ Anne Rief, Teacher, Ralston, Nebraska

“Hi Gary, You were very well received at our school. What a gift you gave the boy in 4th grade who sang solo. He has a VERY lot to deal with and that will affect him always... Also, a parent who attended our evening performance was telling me how much fun she had and how she couldn't explain to her husband why the experience was so good, but it made an impression.. Thanks again for the great school visit!!” Janis Chamberlain, Teacher, Barton, Vermont

“Gary, I really enjoyed your sessions- and I know that you opened a lot of teacher's eyes. I still am doing the Macaroni and cheese song - almost every day and the kids remember the ch-ch-ch part with their hands!! Your name will not be forgotten in Schuyler! Thank you for spending time with us!!” Barb Kudera, Teacher, Schuyler, Nebraska

“I loved the inservice with Gary D. How nice to leave an inservice smiling instead of feeling beat-up.” Sally Hayes, Teacher, Warren, Pennsylvania

“Just wanted to let you know I tried the poetry and music idea which was presented at our last in-service using some of Shakespeare’s soliloquies. Students really enjoyed it as did I.” Carol Livingston, Teacher, Warren, Pennsylvania

“Barb and Carol, Thank you for your effort in bringing Gary Dulabaum to the WCSD last Friday. After so many years of treating language arts as a science, an exploration into the art of reading and writing was refreshing. The “art” of language is what attracted many of us to be language arts teachers!” Mark Lindberg, High School English teacher, Warren, Pennsylvania

“Dear Mr. Dulabaum, I can't tell you how much you inspired me this last week. You are certainly a blessing to all that hear you speak. I came home so full of zest...I may burst into song. And I can't carry a tune in a bucket with a lid on it but I may try anyway! I would like to request the information you have to share.” Nancy Dopp, Teacher, Missouri

“It was great having Gary in Brentwood—the children at North are still talking about him—you know an impression is made when this happens. It was a pleasurable day for all. I have seen many of his performances and all are unique. What a great talent and message.” JoAnn Tomasino, Brentwood Schools, Brentwood, New York

“Dear Gary, Thank – you so much for being a part of the Nebraska Reading Association’s 35th Conference. Your presentations always bring laughter and joy to the hearts of teachers and students. Thanks for sharing your passion about teaching through the magic of song!” Nebraska Reading Association 2008 Conference Committee, Kearney, Nebraska


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“Dear Gary, It was delightful meeting you at C.C.I.R.A.!! Your enthusiasm, generosity, sharing and genuine caring is hard to match!! I can hardly wait for school to start tomorrow and share your songs with my students. They will probably want to sing all day!! !! !! I wrote on the evaluation that you should DEFINITELY be invited back to another workshop.” Mary Kaiser, Teacher, Loveland, Colorado

”Gary Dulabaum: Our workshops were terrific today! I think this man is just wonderful. I wish I could go to a workshop that he has for teachers, too. He is really inspiring. I just wanted you to know that the children loved Gary. I took ideas from him and I think it was one of the most inspiring days I have had in quite a while!” Wendy Heying, Teacher, Leavensworth, Kansas

“Mr. Dulabaum, I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop you gave this past Saturday at Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. I want to thank you for the inspirational and enriching presentation. You are a true example of what “standard” education should be all about involving all the senses. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.” Juanita Esparza, El Paso, Texas

“The K-4 students at Coffee Creek were invited yet again to a wonderful assembly with the Lewiston Elementary School. It was the most fun assembly experience yet! The author/songwriter, Gary Dulabaum kept the crowd laughing, singing, and dancing non-stop!” Coffee Creek School Staff, Trinity County, California

“Gary, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for presenting at the Caring For Children Conference at McCook. We had an overwhelmingly amount of positive feedback from your presentations. You definitively have a gift for engaging children and adults through music, entertainment, thus resulting in learning.

I will share some of the comments shared with me from the providers: lots of energy, fun, wonderful, great information, lots of laughs, excellent, kids would love the movements and songs, best ever, very good and can be applied to everyday easily, great ideas that I will use, very gifted, well presented, outstanding, fun songs, very entertaining, had a good time and got a little carried away, and very funny.

On behalf of the conference committee, and myself, thank you very much for coming to McCook as our keynote speaker. We all enjoyed our conversations that we had with you throughout the day. Thanks again.” Shelly Chromy, High Plains Early Childhood Professional Development Partnership Coordinator, North Platte, Nebraska

“Hi Gary, I'm Rick Marlatt. I met you this weekend at the conference in Kearney. First off, I just want to say again what a pleasure it was listening to you present and what an honor it was reading with you at the open-mic. Your words, energy, spirit, and ideas are truly inspiring. Thank you!” Rick Marlatt, Language Arts, Reading, Geography, Horizon Middle School, Kearney Public Schools, Kearney, Nebraska

”Gary Dulabaum’s ability to sing like Elvis, celebrate reading with catchy tunes and connect with kids left a lasting impression on more than 3,000 Minnesota students. Prior to delighting the Thursday night audience with his account of becoming a teacher, Gary performed in several schools around the state. At his first session during the conference, Gary spoke from experience about some of the most endearing reasons teachers teach. He kept us laughing with his personal recount of learning to read and of working with kindergarteners.” Anne Redfern, President Minnesota Reading Association

“Dear Gary, You were a “hit” during the June 1st Summer Reading Kick-off at the North Dakota Heritage Center. All ages who attended enjoyed your songs and audience participation. Many thanks for being with us and sharing your musical gifts and your love of books and reading. You were a special treat for a special day and touched thousands of kids lives with your talent.


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Sincerely, from your North Dakota friends.” Marvia and Summer Reading Committee , Bismarck Public Library, Bismarck, North Dakota

“Recently, Gary came to our school as a visiting author. I just wanted to thank him for doing such a great job. My 5th grade students were so impressed with him. They were hoping to get his autograph. Is there some way for me to request this? Thank you,” Dawn Durbin, 5th Grade Teacher, Weaverville Elementary, Weaverville, California

“Dear Gary, Thank you! Your day with us was entertaining, engaging, and invigorating! I believe every school has a spirit, and that our school has a great one. Yet, in the spring, the long hours of dedication to teaching and learning begin to take their toll on that spirit. Your day with us was a shot in the arm; a welcome lift! It is through wonderful people like you, Roland, and Marie that our students have seen models of adults enjoying their work (in addition to their teachers). You created a connection to their future that is hopeful and delightful. You also demonstrated how much fun you have sharing yourself with others, something of a risk for them. Your presence added to their courage to take those risks. You are a welcome and honored guest at our school anytime. Again, thank you for sharing your day and your songs with us. It was a very special time for all of us here.” Glenn, Gelbrich, Principal, Wilsonville Primary, Wilsonville, Oregon

GARY DULABAUM SCHOOL AUTHOR/ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS & SCHOOL DISTRICT INSERVICE TRAININGS

AUTHOR/ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS-Poway/San Diego Schools, Poway/San Diego, California-Bismarck/Mandan, North Dakota Schools-Rockwood School District, Eureka, Missouri-Cheyenne, Wyoming Schools-Reno, Nevada Schools-Webster Elementary School, Lewiston, Idaho-Guatemala City Schools, Guatemala-Southern Indiana Education Center Schools, Jasper Indiana, 1999, 2002-North East Kingdom Schools and Child Care Centers/Head Start Programs, Newport, Vermont-Northwestern Vermont Day Care Programs and Schools, St. Albans, Vermont-West Elementary School, Lander, Wyoming-Bennett County Schools, Martin, South Dakota-Wyoming Elementary Indian School, Ethete, Wyoming-Rapid City, South Dakota Schools-San Luis Obispo, California Area Schools-Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania-Spearfish South Dakota Schools-Blythe California Schools (Middle and Elementary)-Evanston Wyoming Schools-Redding California Schools-Miles City Montana Schools-Noblesville Indiana Schools-Barre Town Elementary School, Barre, Vermont-West Elementary School, Lander, Wyoming-Wyoming Indian School, Ethete, Wyoming-Lovell, Wyoming Schools-Franklin Elementary School, Santa Monica, California-Minot, North Dakota Schools-Rawlins Wyoming Schools-Green River Wyoming Schools-Sheridan Wyoming Schools-Moorcroft, Sundance and Hulett Wyoming Schools Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Casper Wyoming Schools-Opelika, Alabama Schools-Canton Ohio Schools-Vinton County Ohio Schools-Billings Montana Schools-Burlington Iowa Schools-Davenport/Bettendorf Iowa Elementary Schools-Weaverville California Area Schools-Omaha Nebraska Schools-Sioux City, Iowa Schools-Shenandoah Iowa Area Schools-Hays Kansas Schools-Bowling Green Kentucky Schools-Russellville, Kentucky Schools-North Elementary School, Brentwood, New York-Bennington Elementary School, Bennington, Nebraska-Central City Elementary School, Central City, Nebraska-Houma Louisiana Schools-Ysleta District, El Paso, Texas-Socorro District, El Paso, Texas-Sunset Elementary School, Cody Wyoming-Elkader, Iowa Area Schools-Jenks Southeast Elementary School, Jenks, Oklahoma-Dubuque, Iowa Area Schools-Jenifer Junior High School, Lewiston, Idaho-Manheim Township School District, Lancaster, Pennsylvania-Monadnock Schools, New Hampshire-Collingswood/Haddonfield, Schools, New Jersey-Wallingford Elementary School, Wallingford, Vermont-Portales New Mexico Schools-Las Cruces New Mexico Schools-Massillon, Ohio Schools-Shoshoni School, Shoshoni, Wyoming-Wyoming, Ohio Schools-Cincinnati, Ohio Schools-Colorado Academy, Denver, Colorado-Leupp, Tuba City & Cameron Arziona Schools, Navajo Reservation-West Elementary School, Lander, Wyoming-Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania-Central Elementary School Multi-Age Classrooms, Nevada, Iowa-Moravia Elementary School, Moravia Iowa-McGhee Elementary School, Lewiston, Idaho-Rosedale and Hall Schools, North Platte, Nebraska-Nevada, Iowa Schools-Northwest Primary School, Rutland, Vermont-James Middle School, Tampa, Florida-Knights Elementary School, Plant City, Florida-Mary S. Babcock School, Swanton, Vermont-Hemlock Elementary School, Brentwood, New York-Oak Park Elementary School, Bay Shore, New York-Pine Park Elementary School, Brentwood, New York-Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax, Vermont-Barre Town School, Barre, Vermont-Burnt Ranch School, Burnt Ranch, California -Junction City School, Junction City, California-Douglas City School, Douglas City, California-Lewiston School, Lewiston, California Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Zephyr Cove Elementary School, Zephyr Cove, Nevada-Jacks Valley Elementary School, Minden, Nevada-Gardnerville Elementary School, Gardnerville, Nevada-CC Meneley Elementary School, Gardnerville, Nevada-Pinion Hills Elementary School, Minden, Nevada-Minden Elementary School, Minden, Nevada-Huntley Project Migrant Education Summer School, Huntley Project, Montana-North Elementary School, Brentwood, New York-Vermont Achievement Center, Rutland, Vermont-Schuyler School, Schuyler, Nebraska-Hruska Gymnastics Academy, Colchester, Vermont -Franklin Elementary School, Santa Monica, California-Barton Elementary School/Barton Academy, Barton, Vermont-Sandhills Elementary School, Halsey, Nebraska-Pershing Elementary School, Lexington, Nebraska-Shirley Elementary School, Shirley, Arkansas-Success By Six Early Childhood Training, Morrisville, Vermont-Lothrop Elementary School, Pittsford, Vermont-Whitman Elementary School, Lewiston, Idaho-Grand Island, Nebraska Schools-Cayman Island Schools, Grand Cayman Island-Orchard Place Campus School, Des Moines, Iowa-Throop Elementary School, Paoli, Indiana-Beach High School, Beach, North Dakota-McVay Elementary School, Williston, North Dakota-Jenks Southeast Elementary School, Jenks, Oklahoma-Miles City, Montana Schools-Billings, Montana Schools-Rawlins, Wyoming Schools-Evanston, Wyoming Schools-Lincoln Elementary School, Beach, North Dakota-Martin Graded School, Martin, South Dakota-Cottonwood Elementary School, Wright, Wyoming-West Elementary School, Lander, Wyoimng-Hudson Elementary School, Hudson, Wyoming-Shoshoni Elementary School, Shoshoni, Wyoming-Western Primary Incorporated School, Russiaville, Indiana-Red Oak Elementary School, Red Oak, Iowa-Columbia Elementary School, Kokomo, Indiana-Redding California Schools-Trinity County School District Schools, Trinity County, California-McFall Elementary School, Middleville, Michigan-Stevens Elemenatry School, Russellville, Kentucky-Comanche Public Schools, Comanche, Oklahoma-Duncan Public Schools, Duncan, Oklahoma-Wood River School, Wood River, Nebraska-Arapahoe School, Arapahoe, Nebraska-Marquette School, Marquette, Nebraska-Fort Leavensworth Schools, Fort Leavensworth, Kansas-Hilltop Elementary School, Olathe, Kansas-Springhill Elementary School, Springhill, Kansas-Sagewood Elementary School, Casper, Wyoming-St.Gregory School, Houma, Louisiana-Broadmoor Elementary School, Houma, Louisiana-Mary Buren School, Guadalupe, California-Weaverville Elementary School, Weaverville, California-Burnt Ranch School, Burnt Ranch, California Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Solomon Elementary School, Solomon, Kansas-Felton Middle School, Hays, Kansas-Wilson Elementary School, Hays,Kansas-Garaway Schools, Sugarcreek, Ohio-Wilsonville Elementary School, Wilsonville, Oregon-Spearfish, South Dakota Schools-Cedar Grove Elementary School, Panama City, Florida-Knight Elementary School, Plant City, Florida-Lincoln Elementary School, Ottawa, Kansas-Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, Topeka,Kansas-Shirley Elementary School, Shirley, Arkansas-Hayfork Elementary School, Hayfork, California-Buffalo Elementary School, Buffalo, Wyoming-Wyoming Indian School, Ethete, Wyoming-Lancaster City Schools, Lancaster City, Pennsylvania-Trailview School, Mora, Minnesota-Fairview School, Mora, Minnesota-Groveland Elementary School, Minnetonka, Minnesota-Riverside School, Rochester, Minnesota-Olgivie Elementary School, Olgivie, Minnesota-Sandy Hill Schools, Fairfield, Nebraska-Sand Hills Elementary School, Halsey, Nebraska-Central City Elementary School, Central City, Nebraska-Schuyler Elementary School, Schuyler, Nebraska-Rosedale and Hall Schools, North Platte, Nebraska-Auburn Nebraska Schools-Morrill Nebraska Schools-Guardian Angels School, West Point, Nebraska-Juniata Elementary School, Juniata, Nebraska-Franklin Elementary School, Franklin, Nebraska-Pershing Elementary School, Lexington, Nebraska-Sandoz Elementary School, Lexington, Nebraska-Meadowlark Elementary School, Kearney, Nebraska-Dudley Elementary School, Gothenburg, Nebraska-Central Elementary School, Fairbury, Nebraska-Richford Elementary School, Richford, Vermont-Cornwall Elementary School, Cornwall, Vermont-Sinsheimer Elementary School, San Luis Obispo, California-Bismarck Public Library Summer Concert Series 2007, Bismarck, North Dakota-New Town School Summer Concert Series, New Town, North Dakota-Minot Public Library Summer Concert Series, Minot, North Dakota-Kill Deer Public Library Summer Concert Series, Kill Deer, North Dakota-Jamestown Public Library Summer Concert Series, Jamestown, North Dakota-Harvey Public Library Summer Concert, Harvey, North Dakota-Johnson Public Library Summer Concert, Johnson, Vermont -Lovell Public Library, Lovell, Wyoming-Cody Public Library, Cody, Wyoming-Powell Public Library, Powell, Wyoming-Glendo Public Library, Glendo, Wyoming-Verda James Elementary School, Casper, Wyoming-Auburn Elementary School, Auburn, Nebraska-Kenwood Elementary School, Kearney, Nebraska-Kyle South Dakota Schools-Veda B. Frank Elementary School, Guadalupe, Arizona-Dakota Elementary School, Minot Air Force Base, Minot, North Dakota-St. Francis Xavier School, Metairie, Louisiana -Sinclair Elementary School, Sinclair, Wyoming Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Zane-North Elementary School, Collingswood, New Jersey-Cincinnati, Ohio Schools-Hamilton, Ohio Schools-Wyoming, Ohio Schools-Cromer Elementary School, Flagstaff, Arizona-Leupp Elementary School, Leupp, Arizona-Black Hawk Elementary School, Burlington, Iowa-Killip Elementary School, Flagstaff, Arizona-Fieldside Rural School, Gordon, Nebraska-Newman Elementary School, Billings, Montana-David Turnham Center, Dale, Indiana-Garfield Elementary School, Boise, Idaho-Everett Elementary School, Sioux City, Iowa-Buckeye Elementary School, Redding, California-Wilsonville Primary School, Wilsonville, Oregon-Pineridge Elementary School, Cheyenne, Wyoming-J.F.Dulles Elementary School, Cincinnati, Ohio-Tara Heights Elementary School, Papillion, Nebraska-Skinner Performing Arts School, Omaha, Nebraska-Barton Parent Child Family Center Collaborative Program, Barton, Vermont-Grand Cayman Island Early Childhood Programs Concert Series, Grand Cayman Island

SCHOOL DISTRICT INSERVICE TRAININGS

-Wayne School District, Corydon, Iowa -Santa Monica/Malibu District, California -Socorro School District, El Paso, Texas-Boerne School District, Boerne, Texas-Tucson School District, Tucson, Arizona-Chittenden County Vermont Schools-Tri-Cities Schools, Richland, Washington-Addison County Schools, Vermont-Massachusetts Dept. Of Education-Vermont Dept. of Education -Guatemala City Schools, Guatemala-Noblesville Indiana Schools -Shenandoah, Iowa-Reno Nevada Schools-Shelby County, Tennessee Schools-Jasper Indiana Schools-Opelika Schools, Opelika, Alabama -Arch Ford Education Service Coop., Arkansas-Alcorn County School Dist. Corinth, Mississippi -Santa Fe Springs, California-Loomis, Nebraska Schools-Fairbury, Nebraska Schools-Hinsdale, New Hampshire Schools-San Diego, California Schools-Poway, California Schools-Pasadena, Texas Schools-Ysleta School District, El Paso Texas-Loomis, Nebraska Schools-Rockwood School District, Eureka, Missouri -Portales Schools, Portales, New Mexico-Warren, Pennsylvania, Schools-Juniata, Nebraska Schools-Beach, North Dakota Schools Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Martin, South Dakota Schools-Rapid City, South Dakota Schools -Cody, Wyoming Schools-Southern Indiana Education Center, Jasper, Indiana -Cheyenne, Wyoming Schools-Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative, Plumerville, Arkansas-Miles City, Montana Schools -Grand Island, Nebraska Schools-Cape Girardeau Public Schools, Cape Girardeau, Missouri-Washburn School District, Washburn, North Dakota -Palo Verde USD, Blythe, California-Vinton County Schools, McArthur, Ohio -Uinta County SD #4, Mountain View, Wyoming

CONFERENCES GARY HAS KEYNOTED & PRESENTED AT

-International Reading Association (IRA) National Convention (Toronto, Ontario, Anaheim, California, Orlando, Florida, San Diego, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, (Featured Speaker), San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, San Antonio, Texas) -Southeast Regional IRA (New Orleans, Louisiana, Savannah, Georgia) -Plains Regional IRA (Des Moines, Iowa, Bismarck, North Dakota, Omaha, Nebraska, Rapid City, South Dakota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, St.Louis, Missouri) -Southwest Regional IRA (Little Rock, Arkansas, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Arlington, Texas)-Rocky Mountain Regional IRA (Billings, Montana, Boise, Idaho) -Great Lakes Regional IRA (Cincinnati, Ohio)-West Regional IRA (Bellevue, Washington)-First Combined Regional IRA (Nashville, Tennessee)-State IRA Conferences (Nebraska, Michigan, Arizona,Wyoming, Maryland, Illinois, New York, Iowa, South Dakota, Ohio, Indiana, Nevada, Mississippi, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Montana, Washington, California, Kansas, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri)-Local IRA Councils (Wyoming, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Texas, South Dakota, California, Kansas, Colorado, Indiana, Montana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Florida, Mississippi, Washington, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky)-National IRA Poetry Olio Programs (Orlando, Florida, San Diego, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, San Antonio, Texas -IRA Young Author Events (South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wyoming, Texas, Montana, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, New Mexico, Utah, California, North Dakota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona)-IRA Parent’s and Children’s Day Programs (New York State Reading Conference, IRA National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana )-Whole Language Umbrella, Phoenix, Arizona, 1991-New England Association of Education for Young Children Conference, Burlington, Vermont VT, -Main-E-vent Conferences, Portland, Maine, 1988, 1989-CONTAG, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1996-Catskill Whole Language Conference, Oneonta, New York, 1988-Northeast Whole Language Conference, Johnson, Vermont-Santa Fe Springs Family Literacy Festival, Santa Fe Springs, California-New Hampshire State Head Start Conference, North Conway, New Hampshire-Language Integration Networking Conference, Bellevue, Washington, 1991, 1992-Chadron State College Whole Language Conference, Chadron, Nebraska 1993-94-Goals 2000 FineArts: Music, Arts, Theater, & Dance, Cape Girardeau, Missouri-National, Regional, State & Local Head Start Conferences-Wyoming Writers Conference Project, Cheyenne, Wyoming 1998-99-New England Association of Education for Young Children, Boston, Massachusetts-9th Annual Early Education Institute, Stowe, Vermont Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Children’s Literature Conference ’01, Minot, North Dakota-Vermont State Child Care Training Project, Montpelier, Vermont-Wyoming Whole Language Conference, Laramie, Wyoming, 1991-93-Vermont State Head Start Conference, Montpelier, Vermont-Wyoming State Library Conference, Casper, Wyoming-Pathways to Literacy Conference, Schaumburg, Illinois, 2000-Rutland County Parent Child Center Conference, Rutland, Vermont-A Non-Fiction Festival: 45th J.Richard Zerby Education Conference, Millersville, Pennsylvania-New Hampshire Early Childhood Association Conference, Portsmouth, New Hampshire-Montana Speech and Language Institute, Great Falls, Montana-10th Annual Early Education Summer Institute, Killington, Vermont-New England Association of Education for Young Children, Hartford, Connecticut -Pathways To Literacy Conference, Mobile, Alabama-P.I.E. Conference, Lewiston, Idaho 1997-98-Pathways to Literacy Conference, Tampa, Florida, 1998-Region 7 Education Service Center, Kilgore, Texas-North State Reading Conference, Redding, California, 1999, 2001-Oklahoma Celebration of Reading: A National Young Readers’ Day Event, 1999 -Bloomsburg University’s 35th Annual Reading Conference, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania,1999-Garaway Schools Arts Week, Sugarcreek, Ohio 1996-1997, 2000-University of Wisconsin at Whitewater Early Childhood Conference, 2000-Wyoming Interdisciplinary Conference, Sheridan, Wyoming 1993-Salt Lake City Children’s Literature Festival, Utah, 2000-12th Child Care Resource & Referral Conference (Children & The Arts), Colchester, Vermont-North Dakota State Library Conference, Fargo, North Dakota, 1999-Growing Up Reading Conference (RIF), Berlin, Vermont-Kent State Folk Festival, Kent, Ohio-Pathways To Literacy Conference, Panama City, Florida, 1999-11th Annual Early Education Institute, Burlington, Vermont-Greater Springfield Regional Education Center, Springfield, Massachusetts-W.OR.D. Literacy Cruise, Alaska-Pathways To Literacy Conference, Montgomery, Alabama, 1999-Vermont Association of Education for Young Children, Burlington, Vermont-Pasadena, Texas Schools Teacher Motivation Conference day, 2003-8th Annual Early Childhood Community Conference, Williamsport, Pennsylvania-Northeast New England Head Start Parent’s Conference, Newport, Rhode Island-Iowa Child Care Council Annual Spring Conference, Ankeny, 1997-New England Association of Education Young Children Conference, Newport, RI, 1991-N.E.Resource Center Curriculum Symposium, Newton, Massachusetts, 1988-National Foster Parent Association, Reg.1 Training Conference, Burlington, Vermont 1990-8th Annual Reading Education Conference, Boise, Idaho 1997-“Spirit Of America” Social Studies Conference, El Paso, Texas 2002-Empowering the Children in Our Community Conference, Stowe, Vermont, 1988-Curriculum Seminar Series, Massachusetts Dept. Of Education, North Andover, Mass. 1990-9th Annual Educators Convention of SW Vermont Supervisory Union, Bennington, 1987-Head Start Regional Annual Meeting & Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, 1988-Ysleta Early Childhood Conference, El Paso, Texas, 2001-Conference on School-Age Child Care & Kindergarten, Winooski, Vermont 1987-Colorado Language Arts Society 24th Regional Conference, Colorado Springs Colorado 1994-Operation Tadpole Early Childhood Conference, Morgan County, West Virginia-Bennington County Regional Child Care Professional Development Center Conference, Bennington, Vermont-New England Association of Education for Young Children, Portland, Maine-North Dakota Children’s Literature Conference, Minot, North Dakota, 2001-W.O.R.D. Literacy Cruise (Alaska), Washington State Reading Council, 2001-New England Association of Education for Young Children, Manchester, New Hampshire 1992-Children’s Upstream Services Annual Conference, Killington, Vermont Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-Ysleta School District Conference For Teachers, Parents & Social Workers, El Paso, Texas 2001-Region 1 Head Start Conference, Bennington, Vermont-Kentucky Adult Educators Literacy Institute, Bowling Green, Kentucky -Vermont Storyteller’s Festival, Woodstock, Vermont-Northwest Vermont Early Childhood Conference, Highgate, Vermont -Wyoming Interdisciplinary Conference, Gillette, Wyoming 1995-Vermont Kindergarten Conference, Randolph Center, Vermont 2003-Rocky Mountain Region VIII Head Start Conference, Cheyenne, Wyoming 2002-EDC Regional Curriculum Symposium, Bedford, New Hampshire-Vermont State Head Start Conference, Poultney, Vermont-Empowering the Children In Our Community Conference, Stowe, Vermont-Mom’s The Word Health Fair Five, El Paso, Texas-4th Annual Statewide CUPS Gathering, Killington, Vermont-Together For Children Conference, El Paso, Texas-Governor’s Prevention Conference, Burlington, Vermont-Lancaster/Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13Title 1 Parent Conference, Millersville, Pennsylvania-CAIU Title 1 Parent Night, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-Montana Migrant Education Conference, Helena, Montana-9th Annual Kindergarten Conference, Kearney, Nebraska-Grand Mesa IRA Conference, Grand Junction, Colorado-High Plains Reading Council, Hayes, Kansas-Northstate Reading Conference, Redding, California-Vermont State Kindergarten Conference, Burlington, Vermont 2008-SoMIRAC Reading Conference, Towson, Maryland-2009 Vermont Kindergarten Conference, Burlington, Vermont-Des Moines School District Professional Development Conference, Des Moines, Iowa

COLLEGES WHERE GARY HAS GUEST LECTURED & PRESENTED WORKSHOPS/CLASSES-Boise State University, Boise, Idaho -University of Nebraska at Kearney 1996-2007 (Guest Lecturer)-Northern Iowa University, Cedar Falls, Iowa-University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont -Castleton College, Rutland, Vermont-Vermont College, Montpelier, Vermont-San Diego State University, San Diego, California -University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming-Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California 2001, 2003, 2004 (winter & fall semesters), 2007, 2008-Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania-Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont-Kent State University, Kent, Ohio-Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska-William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa-Johnson State College, Johnson, Vermont-Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas-Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri-Oglala Lakota College, Kyle, South Dakota-University of Wisconsin at Whitewater-Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky-Fordham University, New York, New York -Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania-Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota-Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska-Wedge Lecture Series Residency, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky 2008OTHER WORKSHOP AND TRAININGS PRESENTED BY GARY DULABAUM-Bismarck Public Library Early Childhood/Preschool Teachers workshops, Bismarck, North Dakota-Ready To Be Ready and Intervention Team Workshop, Ysleta District, El Paso, Texas-MOC Head Start Program Training, Leominster, Massachusetts Amber Circle Music P.O.Box 9301, South Burlington, Vermont 05407 802.862.2988 phone/fax [email protected] www.garydulabaum.com

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-The Arts As A Teaching Tool For Daycare & Preschool Personnel, University of Nebraska at Kearney-Pace Head Start Training, New Bedford, Massachusetts-Communities United, INC. Head Start Training, Watertown, Massachusetts-Millersville University Early Childhood Administration/Curriculum Class, Millersville, Pennsylvania-WACAP Head Start Training, Danielson & Willimantic, Connecticut-Child and Family Development Program, St. Johnsbury, Vermont-Fulmar Road, Austin Road, & Lakeview Schools Staff Training, Mahopac, New York-Ysleta Independent School District Early Childhood Training, El Paso, Texas, 2000, 2001, 2002-Missouri Music Educator’s Association, Osage Lake, Missouri 2002-Cape Cod Child Development Program, INC./Head Start Training, Hyannis, Massachusetts-Southern California Library Literacy Network Conference, Cal State, Dominguez Hills, California, 2003-Northwest/Franklin County Early Childhood Training, St. Albans, Vermont-Tejas and Plato Schools, El Paso, Texas-Teen Parent Programs, El Paso, Texas-Washington County Family Center Annual Fall Conference & Training, Barre, Vermont-Champlain Islands Parent-Child Center Training, Grand Island, Vermont-Area Education Agency 267 Teacher Professional Development Training, Cedar Falls, Iowa-Vermont College Early Childhood Special Education Programs-Franklin County Early Childhood Programs 2005-Spring Conference for Early Childhood, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, Vermont-Keystone AEA Elkader Young Writers’ Conference, Elkader, Iowa-Early Childhood Education Symposium (Stern Center for Language and Learning in partnership With the American Academy of Pediatrics) Burlington, Vermont-Chittenden County Child Care Resource Spring Conference, South Burlington, Vermont (2006)-2007 Nebraska State Kindergarten Conference, Kearney, Nebraska-Child Care Resource Center Winter Workshop Series, Burlington, VermontCOMMENCEMENT/GRADUATION KEYNOTES/KEYNOTES-Laramie High School, Laramie Wyoming, 1997-Missouri Music Educator’s Association, Osage Lake, Missouri 2002WRITING SYMPOSIUMS-Words Worth Writing Symposium, Cheyenne, Wyoming-Bear Paw Writers, Miles City, Montana-Chisholm Trail Project, Duncan & Comanche, Oklahoma-Pioneer Woman Celebration, Duncan, Oklahoma-Laramie County Home Schoolers Writing Workshop, Cheyenne, Wyoming-U-61 Language Arts Festival, Barre, Vermont-Keystone TAG Challenge, Elkader & Dubuque, Iowa-Key Young Writer’s Conference, Elkader & Dubuque, Iowa -Young Writer’s Conference, Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa-Young Author’s Luncheon, Lancaster City, Pennsylvania-Young Author’s Conference, Minot, North Dakota-Young Authors Conference, Cheyenne, Wyoming-Young Author’s Conference, Redding, California-Young Author’s Conference, Cedar Falls, Iowa-Young Author’s Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota-Young Author’s Conference, Grand Island, Nebraska-Young Author’s Conference, Bismarck, North Dakota-Pershing Choice Young Writer’s Awards Night, Pershing School, Lexington, Nebraska-Trinity Office of Education Young Author’s Faire, Weaverville, California-Rick Marcotte Central School, South Burlington, Vermont-Ferrisburgh Central School, Ferrisburgh, Vermont-Greenwood School, Des Moines, Iowa


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