“As a teaching artist, when we meet a kid, they’re a whole entire person. They have experiences and not all those experiences are pleasant, so coming to the classroom with that mindset and knowing that they carry baggage with them as do we… it’s about approaching them with compassion but also recognizing that they’re more […]
About Me
April Uhrin is a longtime professional storyteller and performing artist. In her work with students, she shares different storytelling styles and techniques, with a strong focus on the importance of body language, inflection, pacing, pausing, vocal range, character voices, and more. April has performed for libraries, schools, and storytelling festivals all over the country, and can adapt her repertoire for audiences of all ages. She earned her BFA in Theater from Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
April has also been trained through the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. Wolf Trap teaching artists partner with teachers and caregivers of children ages four to six-years-old to improve learning through the performing arts: using music, dance, drama, and puppetry to bring literacy and math concepts to life!
