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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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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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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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Crescent Moon
My daughter’s bedtime routine includes brushing her teeth, kissing us goodnight and watching Dino’s ‘Dragonfly’ video. She loves it when the dragonfly falls asleep on the crescent moon.”
– Dr. Chris Powell, Dad, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
– www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.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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Convulsions
“His bland but inoffensive voice doesn’t cause involuntary convulsions that recall the agony of childbirth.”
– the Pitch Weekly
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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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Music Director
“I have known Dino since he was 18 and just finishing high school. He served as the youngest-ever musical director and composer for a youth theatre that I ran. Those days were profoundly formative, inventive and joyous, seeking the perfect form and cadence for outstanding and highly original children’s theater. Dino is a craftsman, artist and a loving, insightful educator.”
Peter Donaldson, Former Artistic Director, Youth Theatre Northwest
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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