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Field Trips
“I take my kids on field trips almost every day of the week… and nothing gets the van rocking more than ten preschoolers fixing Zar’s spaceship: “push this button with your elbow”. Those Dino CDs sure do help us pass the time.”
- Pam Elliot, Pam’s Daycare, 2014 Wonderscope Early Educator of the Year, 1999 Kansas Provider of the Year
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Twins
“My 3 year old twins had a great time! They have guitars and microphones and have been pretending to be Dino all afternoon!”
- Betsy, Mother of 2, Overland Park, Kansas
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Groovy
“Learning hasn’t been this groovy since School House Rock.”
- School Library Journal
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Tommy Terrific
“I am sick of Dino’s book. My kids want me to read it ALL the time.”
- Tommy Terrific, Professional Magician (and father of three children)
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
- Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
- www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.com
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Family
“Dino O’Dell is a bright new voice to family music.”
- www.Parenthood.com
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Geography
“Our students were singing, laughing, and, all the while, learning about geography. Dino’s experience as an elementary school teacher makes a world of difference.”
- Chris Masterson, Assistant Principal, St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Elementary School, St. Louis, Missouri
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He bathes regularly
“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have any tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but he has good judgement.”
- Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest
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Genius
“We absolutely love Dino’s shows. His music is pure genius. Educational, entertaining, imaginative and inspirational all at once! Dino, thank you for sharing your gift with us.”
- Chad Rau, Father of 3, Shawnee, KS
