1st through 6th grade:
Performance: School Assemblies Mitch brings 25 years of singer/songwriter experience to the stage as he entertains, informs and educates students about how his Appalachian upbringing has given him a unique perspective on life and the simple values it instilled. His artful blend of original tunes, traditional ballads and folkloric stories demonstrate viability of the arts and humanities to inspire critical thinking.
                 
In the Classroom: Traditional Storytelling
Documenting your Family stories through oral traditions (description: using props like old photos or family-honored objects (emphasis on the meaningful, not the value) to re-tell stories. Begins to find their own voice and keep alive the family story and tradition.

Middle, High School and College:
Performance: School Assemblies Mitch brings 25 years of singer/songwriter experience to the stage as he entertains, informs and educates students about how his Appalachian upbringing has given him a unique perspective on life and the simple values it instilled. His artful blend of original tunes, traditional ballads and folkloric stories demonstrate viability of the arts and humanities to inspire critical thinking.
                 
In the Classroom: Traditional Storytelling
Documenting your Family stories through oral traditions (description: using props like old photos or family-honored objects (emphasis on the meaningful, not the value) to re-tell stories. Begins to find their own voice and keep alive the family story and tradition
                 

In the Classroom: Storytelling Weaving Traditional Stories and Contemporary Themes.

In the Classroom: Performance Coaching
[Poetry Out Loud (as example, don’t use this as a category name] Bringing life to a story means putting yourself into your story—a daunting task at any age. Performance to peers, learn skills that assist all students, not just budding performers, in stepping outside their comfort to help build confidence.