Applause for Susan
My principal said he is recommending you to every principal in our area and that he wants you back next year! You are some terrific storyteller!
B. Pagnuicci, Librarian, Eli Whitney School in Chicago
Thank you again for the wonderful stories you shared with our kids.... You were so very engaging, and they all really enjoyed it. What a wonderful way for them to learn about the morals and teachings of Judaism.
Sharon Appelquist, Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago
I saw the youth emerge from their defensive shells to express themselves in new ways and build a new trust amongst themselves. I believe Susan's workshop contributed to empathy building...for the Oneida youth. (theatre games workshop for Teen Dating Violence Prevention Conference)
Beverly Scow, Ass't Director, Wise Women Gathering Place, Green Bay, WI
"Susan Stone combines a remarkable talent for storytelling with a unique understanding of the audience, setting, and moments in which she shares her stories. Rather than telling stories to people, she invites them into the story with her."
Rabbi Richard Hirsh, Executive Director, Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association
"It was such a joy to meet you as the 'artist-in-residence' at the Temple Chai Women's Retreat. Your storytelling of ancient wisdom tales was exciting, compelling and beautifully told. …What a true gift you have to share with others, Susan!"
Deborah Wiss, Co-director (former), Shalom Center for Healing, Phoenix AZ
"Susan Stone provided us with an evening that was equally entertaining and spiritually uplifting. Sharing stories with us for Selichot, as she did, prepared us well for the upcoming period of reflection and introspection. She came to us more than well-prepared; she came to us ready to share the joy, wisdom and insight of her stories."
Rabbi Marc J. Belgrad, Congregation Beth Am, Wheeling, IL
"Your program at our Sukkot dinner was wonderful … You have a way of involving all ages in your storytelling. I always learn something from watching you perform."
Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Indianapolis IN
"You were wonderful! Students went home excited and told the stories to their parents."
Judith Picus, Religious School Principal, Temple Beth-El, Rockford, IL
"Your presentation to the seventh graders and their parents was wonderful … dramatic and charming elements…you inspire enthusiasm for important and ethical values."
Rabbi Reuven Frankel, Congregation B-nai Tekvah, Deerfield IL
"Thanks for your fabulous performance at our Shavuot celebration… people of many generations were completely charmed and mesmerized by your tales."
Judy Marcus and Lorena Blonsky, Co-presidents, B-nai Torah Sisterhood, Highland Park IL
"Susan Stone is an incredibly talented storyteller."
School Library Journal, Fall 2002