Velma Gladney is an early childhood educator with a Master's of Science degree in Education. She uses her storytelling gifts to help young people develop strong imaginations, self-esteem, character and an appreciation for the written word. Velma's strong alto voice fuses mind, body and soul to deliver powerful stories to audiences of all ages. She has a wide repertoire of stories to fit a range of occasions and audiences. Sample programs: "Creation Stories", "Folks You Should Know", "Folktales From Around the World", Participation Stories for the Very Young", Scary, Spooky Ghost Stories", When the Animals Talked", Holiday Celebrations (Kwanzaa, Christmas, Easter, etc).

More about Velma