“Dear Joy Steiner. I like your jokes.”
-Jessica

What teachers are saying:

“My students were spellbound by the whole performance.”
-Arlene Uptman, Van Buren Elementary
Caldwell, Idaho

“Using only expressions, movements, voice, and a few unique instruments, Joy is able to capture the attention of a gym full of children and adults. I’ve rarely seen a performer in the schools who could do that for an extended amount of time.”
-Angie Young, Mill Creek Primary
Middleton, Idaho

“This lesson fit perfectly with describing words and using words to ‘paint pictures in our brains!’ This is a wonderful tie-in to our writing.”
-Donna Wommack, Genessee Elementary
Genessee, Idaho

“The students participated eagerly. They really enjoyed the retelling of the story through dramatic techniques. They could recall main ideas and details of the story long after Joy was here.”
-Connie Lyons, Reading Specialist
Kuna, Idaho

What young adults are saying:

“To the ultimate storyteller. You were awesome. Your stories were kickin’!”
-Justin
Centennial High School, Boise, ID

“Your stories were so tight. I liked the avalanche story. It freaked me out. Thanks so much.”
-Lacey
Centennial High School, Boise, ID

What adult students are saying:

“Joy was a delight. She brought the good out in everyone.”
-Boise State University Student
Summer Storytelling Intensive 2001

“Joy does an excellent job of modeling what she is teaching. She brings the excitement for learning out in her class.”
-Boise State University Student
Summer Storytelling Intensive, 2003

What young students are saying:

“I like your stories. They are funny but they teach you lessons. Are they real or do you make them up?”
-Megan

“Thank you for coming. I can make faces just like you. I look really funny.”
-Michelle

“You have a big imagination and your stories are very funny, too. I would like you to come and tell stories again. I would also like to be a wonderful storyteller and I think I will because you taught me a lot.”
-Kim

“I liked your story because you had all of the details and the sounds.”
-Ashley