About Shelby's Qualifications
Education
1978- B.S. Elementary Education
Minor - English, Kindergarten Endorsement
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
1984- M. A. School of Business Administration
East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas
Dallas Independant School Disctrict Training
- ECRI (Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction) multi-sensory teaching method for students with learning differences.
- TAG training to teach talented and gifted
- Human Growth and Development for fifth grade
- Multi-age training to teach several age groups at once
- Family Math and Science training developed by Lawrence Hall of Science to peek interest in science and math among diverse cultures
Experiences
- Selected as one of nine storytellers in the South Central region of the country to tell my story "Los Angelitos" at the 2007
National Storytelling Conference in St. Louis, MO. - Newspapers in Education consultant
- Texas State Reading Association workshop presenter
- Dallas and Fort Worth Independent School District Artist-in-Residence
- Dallas and Fort Worth Independent School District Workshop Presenter
- United School District (South Texas) Workshop Presenter
- Dallas Museum of Natural History Resident Storyteller
- Storyteller at Texas Storytelling Festival and other festivals
- The Grand 1896 Opera House/Galveston
- Several Tipi Tellers Retreats for at-risk youth
- Numerous Texas public schools, libraries and daycare facilities
Associations
- International Reading Association
- Texas State Reading Association
- National Storytelling Network
- Tyler County Arts League
- Texas Storytelling Association (Youth Coordinator)
- Dallas Storytelling Guild
- Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers
- Grand Prairie Storytelling Guild
CHECK IT OUT!
Youth Storytelling Opportunities!
TSA Festival
March 26-29, 2009
Denton, TX
The Librarians Say
"Shelby is a superior storyteller. She practically has you living the story. She has an excellent repertoire that captures the imagination of every person regradless of age "
-San Juanita Reyes
"The show was great on Saturday! I really enjoyed listening to you. You definitely have a girft for storytelling."
-Donna Williams