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• Assisted Living |
“Students of all ages listened intently and were engaged by Dr. D. Light’s multi-cultural tales that addressed such issues as self-esteem, justice, honesty and self-respect. After her performance, they eagerly shared their favorite stories and what they had learned. I recommend her without reservation to any school that is seeking an assembly with a message of significance!”
Joy Smogor , Principal
Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Waukesha, WI“The children loved Dr. D. Light’s energetic, enthusiastic performance of ‘Festivals of Lights.‘ It was so enriching. They talked about it all day and discussed in depth the Festivals she covered. We are definitely having her back!”
Sarah Carlson, First Grade Teacher
Thomson School, Lake Villa, IL
“Dr. D Light was engaged for two weeks as Artist-In-Residence at Dean and Algonquin Schools consisting of approximately 500 kindergarten through 4th grade students. She skillfully adapted her performances to meet the needs and interests of her varied audiences. The children could not stop talking about her stories and the way she told them. Even parents called to ask if they could hear her because the students talked so much about her at home. She instilled vital lessons and memories the children will cherish their entire lives.”
Doug Gruen, Library/Media Specialist
Brown Deer Public Schools, Brown Deer, WI
“Thank you for your wonderful Respect Program. I will be sharing your name with other principals. The following are comments the teachers shared with me:”“I was very impressed with her message and delivery. I felt we could all benefit from an inspirational presentation as this, no matter what age we are.”
“I felt the assembly was worthwhile. More importantly, the kids’ response was that it was ‘cool.’ They were willing to discuss each story what age we are.”
“I really enjoyed the program. I saw all the students listening and involved in the stories. The students might not all have gotten the same message, but they all took something away from the program.”
Paul Rathjen, Principal & Teachers
Pershing Elementary School, West Milwaukee, WI“Dr. D.Light’s stories were a great conclusion to a school-wide unit on the rain forest. Her enthusiasm for her stories made them ‘come to life’ in the students’ eyes, and she was able to touch every person in the audience. Through the use of ‘nonsense’ words as actions, the students were pulled into the life of the story, and many bilingual students were excited to hear some words in their language used in the stories. What a wonderful gift!”
Sarah Montgomery, First Grade Teacher
Sheridan Elementary School, Sheboygan, WI“Dr. D. Light was an excellent addition to our school’s multi-cultural fair. She took our students on a magical trip to the countries we were studying through her exuberant stories.”
“Dr. D. Light is a stupendous storyteller. She had us enthralled, student and teacher alike. It was wonderful how she involved us in her storytelling, taking us to faraway places.”
Mr. Mark Loppnow and Mrs. Tracy Carus, Teachers
Eighty-First Street School, Milwaukee, WI
“Dr. D. Light has an incredibly, energetic joyousness that is contagious. Not one person in the audience (elementary students, their parents and tiny siblings) was immune to her charm. Everyone was enchanted and caught up in her storytelling. When her program concluded, the audience begged for an encore!”
Ann Marie Johnson, PTA Chair
Randall Elementary Junior Great Books Celebration , Waukesha, WI“Dr. D. Light kept everyone enthralled from the littlest kindergartner to the oldest adult.”
Beth Frank, Principal
St. Joseph Catholic School , Mantua, OH
“Dr. D. Light’s creative use of facial expression and voices captivated the audience. She even held the interest of our many orthopedic and disabled students who are wheelchair users.”
Bonnie Kotlewski, Multicultural / Human Relations Chairperson Southwood Glen School
Franklin, WI“Dr. D. Light presented a variety of stories that perfectly fit our Jungle Safari theme. The children and parents were actively involved with her stories. Afterwards, the children were anxiolus to receive an autography from Dr. D. Light.”
Colleen Buckley, Program Coordinator
General Mitchell School Family Reading Night, Cudahy, WI“I highly recommend Dr. D. Light to any school or organization. Her storytelling kept the rapt attention of our students throughout the presentation.”
Mark Swanson, Principal
Manitowoc Public School District“Dr. D. Light’s program, ‘Celebrating Diversity – Festivals of Light,’ was brilliant! It carried the illuminating message the regardless of color, creed or culture, we are all the same. The students hung on to every word!”
Darrell Williams, Principal
John Greenleaf Whittier School, Milwaukee, WI
"Over the past three years, Dr. Lucia Dorneden (Dr. D. Light), has been mesmerizing children at our library branches with her storytelling. She is not only entertaining but also knows how to creatively hold the attention of the children and keep them involved in her program. The staff at our branches look forward each year to her visits to the Cleveland area — hoping for another opportunity to share her talents with their patrons."
Barbara Barstow, Children Services Manager
Cuyahoga County Library System
Parma, OH
"Thank you for another terrific program. You have so much talent and energy. Your stories were great — the young audience loved the puppets. And you know they were with you every minute. Your program was an excellent kick-off for the rest of our family programs."
Linda S. Snowberger, Children's Librarian
Solon Branch Public Library
Solon, OH
"A talented, funny, warm, courageous storyteller, Dr. D. Light has indeed ‘delighted’ our audiences. Weeks after a program, folks are still coming up to us saying, 'My kids and I really enjoyed that storyteller. She was great'. We have had DR. D. Light perform here several times and each program was excellent. She uses her voice masterly and is absolutely engaging — even with the little ones. Highest recommendation!"
Patricia Hewitt-McNichols, Department Head, Youth Services
Neenah Public Liberia
Neenah, WI
"I especially appreciated her ability to involve everyone in the audience, despite the mix of age, interests and cultural backgrounds. Everyone truly enjoyed and treasured her stories. I am grateful for her wonderful presentation to our Family Literacy Group."
Barbara Felix, Executive Director
Literacy Services Of Wisconsin, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
"Thank you for your two, wonderful performances at the Hedberg Library! Your animal stories were so much fun and fit in perfectly with our theme. I could tell everyone enjoyed the show from all the laughter and the smiling faces."
Julie Westby, Children's Librarian
Hedberg Public Library
Janesville, WI
"Dr. D. Light took preschoolers and their families on a storytelling train ride. The many voices she used to tell classic stories kept the attention of the audience and the stories were well received. This program was geared for our youngest customers (ages 2-6) and Dr. D. Light presented a delightful program. She was not only friendly and professional in her setting up for the program (arrival time, contact, information concerning the program, etc.) but she presented an outstanding ‘storytelling’ program for pre-schoolers."
Maureen Dudle, Preschool Specialist
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Arlington Heights, IL
"Thank you for your performance at our Library. I loved your stories and songs. Your facial expressions and character voices were just wonderful!"
Aggie Steichen, Youth Services Librarian
Waunakee Public Library
Waunakee, WI“Delight is right! She is a storyteller in the classic tradition! Her wonderfuly agile voice, fluid facial expression and body language stirred the imaginations of young and old alike. Both the children and parents were entranced. She gave Nintendo a run for its money!”
Kate FitzGerald-Fleck, Head of Children’s Services
Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, WI
“Dr. D. Light entertained more than 550 children in Rock County during the summer of 2001. It was truly a ‘D.Lightful’ program with children pretending to take a train ride around the United States. Dr. D. Light was very animated and captivated the childrens’ attention with many props and interesting stories. Her stories were very appropriate for the Summer Library Program Theme. I highly recommend Dr. D. Light for programs for children.”
Ruth Ann Montgomery, Director
Arrowhead Library System, Janesville, WI
“Dr. D. Light enthralled an audience, preschool through golden age, at the Solon Public Library this summer 2001. Her flawless presentation of several stories had everyone ‘Riding the Rails.’ Immediately captivating her audience with a patriotically colored costume, Dr. D. Light guided them through several classic stories. After pulling back into the station, the listeners left with many miles of good memories to take home with them.”
Linda S. Snowbeger, Children’s Librarian
Solon Branch Library, Solon, Ohio“Dr. D. Light’s high energy presentation was enjoyed by everyone from preschoolers to adults. Her entertaining interactive program consisted of puppets, songs, stories, and dance. Dressed in a colorful costume, she gave a delightful performance.”
Dorothy Anthony, Children’s Librarian
Warrensville Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, Warensville Heights, OH“Bedecked in celestial apparel, Dr. D.Light had our audience of preschoolers through adults enchanted. She presented a variety of stories from many cultures in a dramatic and interactive style and managed to fit it all into our summer library theme. She even had a clever contemporary rap!”
Karen Vollar,Youth Services Librarian
Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, WI
“What a great show! The Dr. does indeed ‘delight’ parents and children alike. Her expressive presentation brought her stories to life, with plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in the fun.”
Paula A. Kiely, Coordinator of Children’s Services
Milwaukee Federated Library System, Milwaukee, WI“Everyone really, really, really loved her performance from toddler to teenager to grandparent! Afterward everybody was laughing, giggling and talking about her great stories.”
Brenda Rabahl, Assistant Librarian,
Fox Lake Public Library. Fox Lake, WI“Dr. D. Light’s Halloween Spooktacular was enjoyed by all. I was pleased that she took great care to insure her show was audience appropriate.”
Carol Gonzales, Children’s Librarian
Oconomowoc Public Library, Oconomowoc, WI
“I enjoyed watching the children get involved in each and every story. They were energized and mesmerized by Dr. D. Light. We were impressed with Dr. D. Light’s quick witted response when our youngest, two-year-old audience member lost his pants while dancing and interacting to a story! We are definitely having her back again.”
Anny Swanson, Children's Program Director
Naval Training Center Library, Great Lakes, IL
“Stories are not just for children. Her presentation was well received by adult business professionals. She paints touching memories with words.”
David M. Abstetar, Dinner Program Committee
National Association of Purchasing Management, Milwaukee, WI“Our ladies enjoyed your presentation very much. You were delightful, very interesting and entertaining. You lived up to everything I hoped for and much more. It even made me look good and feel good as the program chairman.”
Marilyn A. Kioski, Program Chairman
Brown Deer Women’s Club, Brown Deer, WI“The doctor achieved wonders in drawing all of us into her stories. I have heard other tellers and her personal stories add a fresh, funny, interesting and original flavor to her program. They are not what one regularly hears. Everyone enjoyed her! Her stories have appeal for any age and any gender.”
Shirley Harris
President, St. Luke’s Lutheran Woman’s Group, Waukesha, WI“Her personal stories are so fascinating, inspiring and humorous she needs to write a book. I’d certainly read it!” “She was very expressive. She made me feel right at home. I could visualize everything.”
Dena Hensgen & Nancy Safemaster, Members
Business & Professional Women, Waterford Chapter, Rochester, WI“Her stories were warm, funny and spiritual. She deeply touched and moved all the women present. She is an absolute delight.”
Ester Robertson, Board Member
Woman To Woman Midwest Gathering, Wadsworth, IL
“Dr. D. Light presented the Basic Storytelling Workshop to my students here in New Zealand via video tape. It is a great way to help students learn and practice storytelling. She provides encouraging, easy step-by-step direction which pulls out the creative side in all. A wonderful too for students to get a taste and started in storytelling.”
Fran Stanat, PhD, Head of School
School of Human Movement, Therapeutic Recreation & Wellness
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, New Zealand“Dr. D.Light’s Workshop and storytelling was just what we were looking for in regards to our Peer Mediation Conference. Her presentation style is engaging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive. I have observed no better storyteller than Dr. D. Light.”
Nancy A. Burrell, Ph.D., Program Director
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Mediation Center, Milwaukee, WI“Because of her wonderful workshop, I feel my students are ready, confident and eager to explore the world of storytelling. She helped them to understand the different types of stories that can be told, how to choose a story that is right for them and to tell in a manner that is comfortable to them. I sincerely believe that her warm, accepting personality made my students comfortable enough to participate in her ‘delightful’ workshop.”
Marilyn White, 5th Grade Teacher
Whitman Post Elementary School, Rocton, IL
“Dr. D. Light is sensational! She was a fantastic hit at the Oral & Moral Storytelling Conference/Festival. Everyone had great things to say about her and her storytelling.”
Gladys Coggswell, Founder
Oral & Moral Storytelling Conference/Festival
Hannibal, MO
“We have had several performers at our Center but never have we seen such a positive response from the children as with Dr. D. Light! It proved to us that the children definitely enjoyed the stories and felt safe and comfortable around her.”
Barb Groshek, Coordinator
Alverno College Child Care, Milwaukee, WI
“Incredible! Affordable! The children are captivated by Dr. D. Light’s dramatic, effervescent, interactive storytelling. Even the babies are enthralled. She performs at our Child Care Center twice a month and the children clamor for more. They love her!”
Lisa Ashley, Director
Ashley Multi-Cultural Child Care, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
“Dr. D.Light held the girls (grades 4-12) and adults in rapt attention from start to finish. The Scouts found her and her stories interesteing, entertaining and amusing. The audience participation kept us on our toes. It was a truly enjoyable experience.”
Joyce Casper
Girl Scout Camp Director (Windy River), Oconomowoc, WI
“In this world of high tech games, television and computer animated movies, it’s nice to return to the basic art of storytelling where children can use their imaginations and participate in the story. Dr. D. Light captivated our Cub Scouts with stories about stars from around the world and used audience participation, music and poetry to weave her tales. Younger siblings as well as the parents were mesmerized. Her program fit right into our Blue and Gold banquet theme. Glittering like the stars herself, Dr. D. Light truly is a delight!”
Lynn E. Anderson, Leader
McLane Cub Scout Pack 3784, West Bend, WI
“Dr. D.Light’s Workshop and storytelling was just what we were looking for in regards to our Peer Mediation Conference. Her presentation style is engaging, enthusiastic and age-appropriate. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive. I have observed no better storyteller than Dr. D. Light.”
Nancy A. Burrell, Ph.D., Program Director
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Mediation Center, Milwaukee, WI“Dr. D. Light is not only delightful but purposeful. She is able to combine both fun and effective outcomes. Her presentations are mindful of her audience. She tailor makes her stories to address the needs of her participants. She engages children in learning life lessons while incorporating singing, laughter and physical activity. She helps seniors to reminisce, move, share in community events, smile and enjoy. I recommend Dr. D. Light for any group!”
Fran Coffey Stanat, Ph.D.
Director, Therapeutic Recreation Program
School of Allied Health Professions, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee“Thank you for ‘lighting up’ children’s lives with your stories!”
Alverno Student Educators’ Organization
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
“Dr. D. Light was like a magnet drawing in all who happened past the Children’s Stage. Her stories captivated one and all, young and not so young.”
Alice Foley, Director
Plowshare Peace Center, Asian Moon Festival, Henry W. Maier Park, Milwaukee, WI
“The children were so caught up in her stories that their faces were all aglow. She is a brilliant storyteller.”
Lorraine Jacobs
“Art in the Park” at Urban Environmental Center, Milwaukee, WI
“She was a highlight of our successful, all-day Halloween festivities. Her animated presentation and charisma not only enchanted the children, she charmed the parents and our employees as well.”
Joy Coney, Marketing and Community Relations
Sam’s Club, Giant Pumpkin Drop, Waukesha, WI“The faces of both the children and parents alike evidenced the joy your great stories generated. You made our Family Pre-Concert Event quite special. Thank you.”
Patricia Basich, Milwaukee Symphony League
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee, WI
“Dr. D. Light is definitely good! I hired her for three performances as part of our Family Easter Weekend Package. Both the parents, children and I were well pleased with her presentations. I am most assuredly having her back for other programs.”
Lisa Kinnerk
Recreation Director, The Abbey Resort, Fontana, WI“She mesmerized the children as well as the adults. It was a pleasure to watch the faces of the adults as they listened to her stories. She took them back to a time long ago. Her talent was enjoyed by all.”
Verna Acker, Program Coordinator
Waterford Home Show, Waterford, WIAssisted Living/Skilled Nursing/Adult Day Care
“Our Memory Care Assisted Living residents were captivated by Dr. D. Light's style of storytelling. The Staff were stunned to witness all of our residents engaged as she asked for verbal responses. Dr. D. Light provided an interactive and entertaining experience which we hope to enjoy several more times.”Tom Brefka, Assistant Director of Recreation Services
Lutheran Living Services, Wauwatosa, WI“Dr. D. Light provides a unique storytelling program that is captivating for audiences of all ages. She was able to hold the attention of pre-scholars and nursing home residents for an entire hour. We immediately scheduled her for another program and can't wait to have her back again.”Nancy Charles, Director of Recreation Services
Lutheran Living Services, Wauwatosa, WI“I was amazed at the ability of Dr. D. Light to reach and engage the majority of our members. For example, we have a certain member who is exceeding difficult to involve in any activity. I witnessed him laughing, smiling and clapping during Dr. D. Light's program. Awesome!”Sharon Feucht, RN Supervisor, 10-22 Club Adult Day Care
Hartford, WI“Dr. D. Light's program was wonderful. I loved how all the resident's participated. It was the most highly attended activity we have ever had. Not one patient walked, wheeled or wandered away! I received excellent feedback from the caregivers on the residents’ response to her program. We are definitely having her return.”
Carrie Marrari, Manager, Oak Crest Assisted Living Community
Oak Creek, WI“Dr D. Light put on a very energetic program which highly amused and involved our residents. I was happy that all the residents could hear her and see her props. Many residents who normally do not respond—did! I received favorable feed back and family members who were in attendance were very pleased that we offered their loved ones such an entertaining program.”
Theresa McFaden, Assistant Activities Director
Meadowmere Assisted Living Apartments
Oak Creek, WI