PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLER: Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons (her pen name) has been telling stories and teaching storytelling around the USA since 1989. She tells age-appropriate stories. Her repertoire includes ghost stories, International & Appalachian folk tales, Inspirational, Conflict Resolution, and Original Stories for all ages. She encourages lots of audience participation as she performs. Debbie has been a member of the National Storytelling Network and the Tennessee Storytelling Association since 1990. For more information or to hire Debbie for a storytelling performance or workshop, please visit http://moredunntales.com.

EDUCATION: In 1980, Debbie earned her two Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and in Sociology. In 1989, Debbie earned her Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Storytelling.

TEACHER: Debbie was an Elementary teacher for 7 years: Pre-First, Chapter I Math Lab, Grades 4, 4-5 split, & 5. She was a Middle School teacher: Conflict Resolution teacher for 5 years (Grades 6, 7, & 8) & a 7th-Grade English teacher for 2 ½ years. Debbie is also the author of 3 C’s: Conflict Resolution, Character Education, Communication Skills. To read some free stories, role-plays, and lesson plans from this curriculum, please visit http://askdjlyons.com/3C.html.

PUBLISHED AUTHOR & ONE-WOMAN SHOWS: Debbie Dunn performs One-Woman Shows based on her two published books written under her pen name of DJ Lyons: (1) The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last; The True Story Of A Poltergeist & (2) White Reindeer, Kudzu Monster, & Other Tales Of Wonder. For more information about her Bell Witch Unveiled book and performances, please visit http://bellwitchunveiled.com. For more information about her White Reindeer book and performances, please visit http://askdjlyons.com.