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Gladys Coggswell
Storyteller / Speaker / Author / Folklorist / Educator
P O Box 56, Frankford, MO 63441 (573)784-2589
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"....few performers can match the unique style of this master storyteller, oral historian, actor, vocalist and teacher from the northeast Missouri town of Frankford."
— Missouri Sketchbook, Jim McCarthy |
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"As your former history professor, I was so very proud. Watching you perform is one of the great pleasures of my life."
— Dr. Shirley J. Portwood, SIUE |
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"What is so outstanding about Gladys ? She connects with all ages. She cares about her
audience. Each person wants to hug her. She acts well...,sings with exquisite vigor.
She gets the audience involved in call and response, in learning about their value and believing in themselves. Thanks for a moving performance. You left a trail of excitement."
— Dr. Matilyn Probe, Eldertel Project Director |
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"Gladys truly does infuse the healing aspects of stories, songs, folklore, psychology and love into her storytelling presentations. Girl Scouts, both adult leaders and girls were enthralled.
She's an awesome role model."
— Marilyn Prater, Girl Scout Program Director |
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"It was so exciting when you told those stories. You are one of the best storytellers. Please
come back some day and tell more stories."
— Student, Winwood School, KC, MO |
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"The next time somebody asks me what I want to be, I will tell them I want to be Gladys
Coggswell the storyteller. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tell a story in front
of so many people. I will never be afraid again."
— Storytelling Camp Student, Omaha, NE |