Testimonials

  

Dear Jo-          Thanks so much for putting in an extremely long day to come to Mid-Missouri with your “Abe” program.  Staff told me the costumes and audiences participation was grand!  Warmly, Sarah Howard, Director of Children’s Programming, Columbia Public Library, Columbia, MO

Dear Joho,

     Thank you so much for telling us story's about the swamp.  My favorite was the one were the dog teased the alligator.  I wish I could have gone the there and taken the swamp ride.  I especially wish I could have been on the swamp ride when the alligator jumped on the boat.  Sincerely, Eric

  

I’m still smiling!  You were fantastic.  Thank you so very much for putting so much of your heart into your presentation.  Every time I see a penguin I will think of you.  I’m sure the kids will too.  Bobbi Dwyer, Blue Spring North Branch  

 

  

Nila-8years old, after seeing “Cuddle with teddy” at boardwalk branch library says:

         You should be paid a zillion bagillion $’s.  You’re awesome!  You’re sooooo good!

 

Dear Jo,

  Thank you for coming and performing at our PTA Family Reading Night.  The Parents, Teacher, and Student responses to your show was excellent.  Your were a hit!  Jackie Knabe, PTA Meadow Lane

  

To everyone here, you are worth more than “gold”!  Amy Neal, Director, Tots N Tales Montessori

  I enjoyed your American revolution program because I learned from it.  Sincerely, Florencio

 

I enjoyed when you picked people to act out.  I was Charles Townsend.  Sincerely, Thomas

 How many schools have you went to, to tell and show that activity.  I wonder if you could come again.  Sincerely, Anterika (I’m 10 and in 5^th grade)

  

Dear Jo,

  Thank you for coming to the Riverside Branch and presenting the Folktales From Around the USA program.  I thought you did an excellent job entertaining both the younger and older kids.  Several people commented that their kids love seeing you, so they came to see you again.  Jessica

 Thank you so much for working us into your schedule to accommodate us.  The children absolutely love you!  We are so blessed to have you help us end our year.

  Michele Isringhausen, Blessed Beginnings

 

Thank you so much for performing the “Don’t Pick Your Nose” program for you Kindergarteners!  The program was so refreshing and entertaining!  Your are so great with the groups and getting the children involved.  Angie, Camden Point Branch

  Comments from Hallmark Kaleidoscope Staff:

       Thank you for sharing your helpful tips with us!  It was highly entertaining and I learned so much!  Warmly, Shannon

      WOW!  Thanks for your enthusiasm and great tips for story presentations to our guests!  Eager to try the ideas out!  Linda 

     Incredible-fun-inspirational.  I love your spirit.  Chris 

Thank you Jo  You’re a real Treasure!                             Ms. Christi, Corinth Library, Mission, KS

 My favorite part was how you made the story like it was happening right then and there.  Chase, age 11

 This was the greatest day of my life.  It was really really funny.  Cherie, 10 years old, from SW Kansas

 

From the Derby Reporter, by Karen Faley:

  A good storyteller can seduce the most reluctant listener. That’s just what Jo Ho the storyteller was able to do one afternoon last week at Tanglewood Elementary.   Even the sophisticated preteen boys sitting way in the back were reduced to giggles and in the end, Jo Ho even got them to participate in the stories. And throughout the stories, she gave children in the audience hand motions they could do to participate in the story and even called children from the audience up in front of the crowd to act out the stories with her.  Jo has appeared before in Derby, said Carri Fry, Derby Public Library children’s services coordinator.  “She’s amazing,” she said.  “She’s a very good storyteller.”

 

Thank you so much for coming to Mill Creek!  You were absolutely wonderful.  You did an excellent job holding their attention and involving all the kids.  The children were captivated and loved their time with you.

Laura Thornburg & Mill Creek PTA

"I wanted to thank you again for the excellent, awesome job you did telling stories with our kids. They had so much fun. You are so wonderful to work with, a true professional. You are our favorite here at Grandview!

Karen Hunter, Grandview Branch, June 2005


"If Shakespeare were alive today he would have enjoyed Jo Ho because she has a way with expressing words on stage that captivates children's hearts and minds. She spent last week telling stories to children and their families throught the state of North Dakota."
Scott Wagar, Editor of Courant, the Official Newspaper of Bottineau County, July 26, 2005


Thank you so much for your wonderful program on "Bully, Don't You Push Me Around." Your program is well-needed to educate children to their choices.
Annette, Mid-Continent Public Library, Blue Ridge Branch June, 2005


Jo is the female version of Jim Carrey.
Chuck Espinoza, Liberty Branch


Thank you for your performance at McConnell AFB Library. We had 119 participants at your program and everyone had wonderful things to say about it!
-Tamara Ross, Program Coordinator

Excellent! Works great with children but her style is enjoyable for adults.
-Kit Voorhees, Nebraska Storytelling Festival

As we developed the three part residency you shared here in Glasco and Miltonvale, we thought it was a good design. The actual events exceeded my expectations! The faculty response was 100% positive. Their comments included admiration for your ability to connect with kindergarten through sixth grade students in the same program, never losing the attention of any students! They found your connection with the students the best of any storyteller we have had. The fact that students who were not accompanied by parents for the afterschool family story workshop came alone just because they wanted to continue working with you is perhaps the strongest statement of appreciation possible. I hope we are able to continue to develop programs with you that meet the interest and needs of our students!
-Joan Northern, Cultural Arts Coordinator Miltonvale and Glasco, KS

It was really nice for me to see that another culture’s stories can be told with integrity and purpose.
-Kris Brown, Teacher, Kansas City, KS

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful storytelling talents with us! Everyone, big and small, enjoyed their time with you.
-Lisa Nocita, Barstow School, Kansas City, MO

The students and staff of Queen of the Holy Rosary-We would like to say thank you for the wonderful stories you shared with us. You gave us a very enjoyable morning, and something that will be remembered for a very long time. You have a great gift, and we are go glad that you came and shared it with us.

We really enjoyed your storytelling at our summer reading program. Parents have commented on how much they and their children liked the stories and the interactive feature. Many went home and retold the tales to family members who did not attend. They’re hoping that you will come back for another performance soon!
-Millicent Kirdler, Kaneohe Library, Hawaii

Your appearance at the Saint Joseph Hospital’s Child Development Center was excellent!!! All of the staff and children loved the stories you told. You are AWESOME!!!
-Tim Hazlett, Director, Kansas City, MO

It wasn’t just another in-service that you sit back and listen. Jo had us participate as if we were the students.
-Amanda, Prince of Peace Preschool Director, Olathe, KS

"A picture is worth a thousand words."