The Olympia Waldorf School is pleased to share that we will be holding a professional development session led by Baba the Storyteller and we are opening this event to all adults looking to be inspired by story, music and wisdom.
Date: Thursday, January 23rd from 4-5:30pm
Location: Heritage Hall at the Thurston County Fairgrounds
Suggested Donation: $15-$15. This donation helps to cover the venue cost.
Baba the Storyteller has been a global touring artist, educator, and professional speaker for more than 30 years and is one of the few recognized U.S.-born practitioners of the ancient West African Oral Historian’s craft known as Jaliyaa. Baba has presented in thousands of schools and other institutions all over the world. He is also a recipient of a California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for his creative uses of storytelling and his commitment to the community in working with young people. The City of Long Beach, California, recognized him as their municipality’s Artist of the Year, an award presented to him by the Mayor. Most recently, the city honored him as their “Favorite One Man Show” of 2021. He has also earned additional commendations from both the U.S. Senate and Congress.
Please join us and spread the word!