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Penny Andrist, M.S. |
Gail Benson, M.Ed |
Penny Andrist, M.S. and Gail Benson, M.Ed. have been team-teaching for 15
years – first in a public school setting with elementary aged children and
now as professional motivational speakers and entertainers. They are
currently on the continuing education staff at the University of North
Dakota and have trained thousands of parents, kids and teachers. They are
popular presenters among educators because of their real-life kid-experience
and practical approach to learning. Known for their genuine warmth, humor
and spontaneity, Penny and Gail bring a contagious energy to every workshop.
Penny and Gail have composed and recorded five albums of songs they have
written for children, as well as numerous commissioned works including theme
songs and curriculums. They travel year-round performing over 150 shows
annually at conferences, schools, parks, fairs, festivals and family events
of all kinds. They have received numerous awards for their work, including:
- National Parent Council Audio Selection
- National Parent's Choice Winner
- National Safety Council First Place Award
- International Reading Association "Celebrate Literacy" Award
- Parent's Guide Children's Media Award
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