Lita Khatibi Vallis is a youth educator and program facilitator living in Seattle, Washington area. Lita holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Speech Communications and Drama from the University of Washington.

Notes from Lita:
Teaching is a calling for me. I have worked in the public school system for 10 years serving in both Washington state and Texas. I have been a 5th grade level classroom teacher as well as a substitute teacher at both the elementary and secondary levels. I have visited over 20,000 students facilitating a privately sponsored creative writing program where students have the chance to get their work published locally. I currently visit over 5000 high school students per year facilitating a program on college and career preparation. For more information on these free programs visit: www.greensheetyouthscoop.com and www.makingitcount.com. I have facilitated science programs and English programs in public schools for groups ranging in size from 10-200 students. I currently visit over 5,000 students throughout the school year facilitating a privately sponsored TEKS based creative writing program that gives students the chance to have their original writing published throughout Texas and Arizona. (For more information on this award winning writing program visit: www.greensheetyouthscoop.com)

During the fall I focus on my history program, SEE HISTORY COME ALIVE. It is my favorite program to present to students. I love seeing their faces light up with delight when they get the chance to talk to a "real, live" visitor from the past.

It is my greatest joy to teach and share historically accurate stories with young people. All costumes, overheads, props and visual aids are well researched for historical accuracy and authenticity. My programs provide an authentic look into the life and times of the character and details are not spared. I look forward to the opportunity to share the program with you and your students in the near future!

Notes on Susanna White:
The story of SUSANNA WHITE is both educational and fascinating as she was one of only four women to survive the 1620 journey of the Mayflower and the first winter in the English colonies. The original program developed by Carol Redfield, a fellow Texas educator, includes an interactive segment where I teach the students hand motions to tell the story of the first year in the New World, as well as a song called "The Pilgrim Rock" which chronicles the journey of the Mayflower. I teach the students the chorus to sing along with me after I sing the verses of the song. All of the librarians I have worked with highly recommend the program for its educational and entertainment value. (See TESTIMONIALS)

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