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Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence
“We are pleased to present the 2014 Lighton Prize to Dino O’Dell for his exceptional artistry, creativity, loyalty and dedication to arts education. Dino brings great enthusiasm and genuineness to his programs, creating excellent rapport with his young audiences.”
Martin English, Director, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Classic
“Sweet without insipid, crazy without losing control, original and somehow classic kid’s fare all at once. Yea, Dino O’Dell.”
- Andy Offut Irwin, Storyteller, Covington, Georgia
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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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Connect
“He has a rare gift as a performer in that he not¯only entertains, but also connects with the kids and adults in his audiences.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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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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Grateful
Dino O’Dell makes the finest local kids music, and we’re damn grateful to have him.”
- the Pitch Weekly
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Bouillabaisse
“This collection of imaginative songs about monsters, picnics, piranhas, squids and more is played by a pro in a bouillabaisse of musical styles.”
- Parenthood.com
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Celebrity
“Dino has an intuitive ability to reach each child. He has become a celebrity in our classrooms.“
- Patty Zender, Preschool Director, Prairie Village, Kansas
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Fun
“Singing Dino’s “Outer Space” song is really fun!”
- Colin, age 6
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Spin
“Dino’s music is a fun and creative spin on learning. Our kids love him!”
- Vanessa Miller, Elementary Educator, Seattle, Washington
