#assemblies program

Mary Jo Maichack was extremely interactive and charismatic. She often acted out tales and had the children do so as well. The students were very engaged when she was here. The thing I liked best about the storytelling is that she always asked what the students were working on. For example, when we were working on story elements, she discussed characters, setting, problem, solution as she performed. I personally thought that the storyteller was wonderful. She was fun, informative, and held the students to her positive behavior expectations. She had new stories for them and taught them activities that she encouraged them to share at home. She made sure that all willing children were able to participate and act out the little skits with exciting props.–Terry Dupont, first grade Mary Jo,

I can’t thank you enough for today! The kids loved their time with you and talked about it for the rest of the day. When I explained again that you would be back next Thursday, the cheer they let out was awesome! They also sang, hummed and danced to the drum song throughout the day. One child would start and the rest would join in until they were all singing! It’s always exciting to see such joy on their faces. We can’t wait for next week!

Thank you again, Carole–teacher, Springfield, MA

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Students leave the assembly grasping concepts that many adults don’t, with an ability to not only understand math and money, but know how they can get more of what they want, all without begging and pleading!

Brad Zupp started his professional performing career at age 12, entertaining people at fairs, festivals, and corporate events through age 17, when he attended the prestigious Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in Venice, Florida.

After two years performing with Ringling Brothers circus, he continued his performing career internationally for over 20 years, on cruise ships, at theme parks, schools and corporate events worldwide.

He put performing on the back burner for several years in his 30s while pursuing a successful career as a financial planner with A.G. Edwards & Sons and Wachovia Securities, helping families with personal finance issues, investments and estate planning. He held a Series 7 license in addition to earning an Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation from the College for Financial Planning.

With the FUNance For Kids Assembly Show, Brad combines his passion for entertaining “children of all ages” and his enthusiasm for helping people (even kids) make sound financial decisions. By using the performing arts, including magic, storytelling, comedy and circus arts, Brad makes learning about math and personal finance both fun and memorable.

The Magical Motivation of Captain Jim. He is a dynamic performer & speaker with an exciting show of illusions & humor performed to high energy music. Real doves & rabbit will appear, tables will float & fun audience participation.,,,but the back bone to the Captain’s show are his age appropriate profound words of wisdom on many topics mixed in the trickery. Elementary: Light-hearted Character Education on Reading, Respect, Doing your best & much more. Middle: Making the Right Choices, NO Bullying (he shares his own experiences) & much more. High & College: Making the Right Choices, NO Texting/Driving (he shares he own experiences) & much more.

This is a show like no other. To really understand what he offers and how profoundly he delivers his program it’s best to go old school phone. Give the Captain 5min and you can hear and feel his passions & dynamics on how he show differs from the rest.

The primary mission of The Piccadilly Puppets Company is to provide puppetry experiences of high artistic quality to young audiences of ethnically/culturally diverse populations.

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Melissa has presented hundreds of programs at schools and libraries. She has has worked and volunteered with animals in many other ways, too – pet sitting, shelter volunteer, home visit coordinator for a parrot rescue, camp counselor, zookeeper, and teacher. her live animal shows have delighted audiences and created unforgettable learning experiences for all ages.

Melissa…

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