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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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Smile
“The “Colors of the Rainbow” song makes me smile and the “Pizza Polka” song makes me laugh. Thanks, Dino.”
- Chloe, age 8
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Toddlers
“Driving with toddlers will never be the same. They LOVE Itty Bitty Monsters. Not only are they entertained but they are actually LEARNING!”
- Deborah Edwards, Mom, Las Vegas, Nevada
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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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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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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
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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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Drums
“I like playing the drums with Dino. He’s a cool dude.”
- Carson, age 11
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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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Aeronautical Engineer
“My 3-year-old daughter has fixed Zar’s spaceship 100 times or so… I think she might have a future as an aeronautical engineer. Thank you, Dino.”
- Dr. Michael Hudak, Dad, Weatherby Lake, Missouri
