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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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Outer Space Science Assembly
“Dino provides a fun and engaging learning experience for our students each year! They are always excited to learn about outer space and science through his music and stories.”
– Laura Bates, Principal
Discovery Ridge Elementary School
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Car
“We are really enjoying Dino’s CDs. The kids won’t let me listen to anything else in the car right now.”
– Karl Mendenhall, Father of three, Kansas City, MIssouri
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Drums
“I like playing the drums with Dino. He’s a cool dude.”
– Carson, age 11
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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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Outer Space
“This album (Outer Space) couldn’t be more perfect for a kid whose two favorite things are geography and space”
– Jody Rater, Mom, Kansas City
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Family
“Dino O’Dell is a bright new voice to family music.”
– www.Parenthood.com
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3 Girls
“My 3 girls and I love Dino’s songs and have had many happy times singing, laughing and learning with him!”
– Betsy Masalskis, Mom, St. Louis, Missouri
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He bathes regularly
“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but has good judgement.”
– Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest
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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
– Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
