www.kayebyrnes.com - What People Say

"Once again you have delighted us with your inimitable program of stories..."
Jerry Wachman - resident - Carriage Club Retirement Community

"Everyone at the cookout enjoyed your storytelling. You certainly have a special talent. Your selection of stories was most appropriate. Everyone loved it!!" Gladys Byrne - Selva Marina

"Thank you so much.. You are a very talented storyteller - our kids really enjoyed it and have asked when you will come and visit again!" April Bradley - Social Worker - Nemours Children's Hospital

"Our 'tough' and 'sophisticated' senior high students were mesmerized by your presentation"
Barbara Benham - (Former) Media Specialist - Episcopal High School

"Thanks again for entertaining and informing our fourth grade team. The students and teachers shared wonderful comments about your program."
Joni Ard - (Former) Principal - Everglades Elementary School - Okeechobee, FL

"BRAVO from our faculty and students. Thank you for a wonderful storytelling experience. They truly enjoyed the stories and have asked when you will be coming back. Books have flown off the shelves!"
Linda Bish - Media Specialist - Oakcrest Elementary - Pensacola, FL

"Thank you so very much for sharing your love of writing and stories with the children. Your commitment to education and literacy is greatly appreciated by all!"
Rhanda Hardee - Media Specialist - Greenfield Elementary - Jacksonville, FL

"We really liked your stories. We learned not be greedy. We learned to use our please"
Kindergarten students - Seacrest Country Day School - Naples, FL

"Your program was excellent - right on target - the students loved it!"
Carol Thompson - 4th grade teacher - Rawlings Elementary - Ponte Vedra, FL

"You rock! I attended two of the shows and was mesmerized by your storytelling, just as my students were"
Barbara Colton - 3rd grade teacher - Crown Point Elementary - Jacksonville, FL

"Thank you so much! You were awesome! We had NO behavior problems and we ALWAYS have behavior problems!"
Melissa Brown - Kindergarten Teacher - Bentley Elementary - Sanford, FL

"The children really liked the programs and now they all want to check out books that match the stories you told!"
Wendy West - Media Aide - Doctors Inlet Elementary - Middleburg, FL

"Everyone is still raving! You were phenomenal and sensational. Thanks for inspiring us all..."
Michelle Ford - Youth Services Librarian - Nassau County Florida

"Your presentation was both entertaining and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed listening and plan on using many of your 'tips' to assist in becoming better writers!"
Gerri White - 3rd grade teacher - Diamond View Elementary - Greenacres, FL

"Thank you for participating in our Art Festival. Your contribution in bringing the art of storytelling into the lives of our students was truly remarkable. I spoke with many students that thoroughly enjoyed their time in your session. Not only were you able to spark the creativity and imagination of students, but you impacted the community as well!"
Judi Corbin - Gifted Teacher - Middleburg Elementary - Middleburg, FL

"I thought the workshop was perfect. You did a great job of coaching all of us on being better storytellers AND taught us how to mentor and coach a young one. I learned so much"
Linda Chancey - Polk County Public Library - Polk County, FL

"Thank you so much for the storytelling workshop. We have received excellent feedback from the attendees. It sure sounded like lots of fun in there!"
Beth Farmer - Assistant Director - Tampa Bay Library Consortium - Tampa, FL

"Just thought I'd tell you my husband presented his world history lesson in story form yesterday. His 6th graders were totally enthralled. You could have heard a pin drop. So, your workshop has already had an impact!"
Margo Taylor - Director, Okeechobee County Library - Okeechobee, FL

"Thank you so much for bringing your storytelling magic to my Pre-K students. Your wonderful stories introduced a new dimension of language to my class. The children loved hearing you"
Dorothy Marsh - PreK teacher - Sadie Tillis Elementary - Jacksonville, FL