
Biography
Professional Storyteller and Arts-in-Education Specialist
Training
Mentors:
Kelly Patton Brook - improvisation and children’s theatre (U.S.)
Tony Montanaro - mime graphics and physical animation (U.S.)
Laura Simms - storytelling (U.S.)
Dan Yashinsky storytelling (Canada)
Louise Profeit LeBlanc - storytelling (Canada)
Work Experience
Over 50 years working (student and teacher workshops, residencies, performances) in schools in Canada, the U.S., Central and South America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia
Most Recent Work:
19 school performance tour for OSAC Saskachewan May '24
3 AIS residencies Jan-Feb. '24
6 residencies St. James School Division
Sept. '23 - April '24
Media
Project Samples
An Exploration of Kindness
Testimonials
Jamie’s work with us was the talk of the school. Teachers were unanimously supportive and commented that they could see an increase in student’s confidence and creativity. One of the most noticeable benefits was the way students became interested in another’s stories. Younger students were paired with older students in an exchange that led to meaningful improvement in school and community spirit.
—Maureen Wilson teacher Librarian Sargent Park School