Helping Imaginations Fly!
Carol McCormick
Profile
Carol McCormick is a dynamic storyteller, author, and trainer who has inspired audiences in schools, libraries, festivals, corporations, and community organizations for more than 30 years. A natural change agent and wise voice in the art of storytelling, Carol weaves tales that spark imagination, foster compassion, and empower transformation. Her programs have reached tens of thousands of children, youth, and adults through live performances, residencies, and keynote presentations.
Selected Past Programs
Carol’s work has been featured at over 500 Midwest elementary through high schools and 10 colleges, along with a wide range of cultural, educational, and community venues, including:
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Early Childhood & Family Education (ECFE): 150+ events and preschools
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Libraries: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota & Wisconsin systems
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Zoos & Museums: Minnesota and Como Zoos; Minnesota Children’s Museum; Minnesota State Fair, Bell Museum; Science Museum of Minnesota; Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Fairs & Festivals: Minnesota and Wisconsin County Fairs; Irish and Scottish Country Fairs; Minnesota Craft Festival; St. Paul Winter Carnival; Plymouth Fire and Ice Festival; Stillwater Lumberjack Days; Winona & Minneapolis Victorian Christmases; Spiritual Fringe Festival
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Community & Commercial Venues: Mall of America; Ohio Inventure Place; Ironworld; Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard, EDGE Expos, Hubbs Children's Literature Conference, Edina Edinborough & Centennial Lakes Parks, Minneapolis Parks, End of Summer Fest, StoryFest
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Professional & Business Audiences: National Association of Women Business Owners; American Society of Training & Development; 3M Grassroots Innovation Team; 3M Communications & Training Club; American Creativity Association, Honeywell, McQuay Perfex, School of Communications, Owatonna Federated Insurance, National Car Rental
Conference Keynotes & Workshops
Carol has designed and led interactive keynotes, trainings, and workshops for diverse audiences, including:
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Literature & Education: Young and Adult Writers; Children’s Literature; Minnesota Education Association; Minnesota Council of Teachers of English, Montessori, Gifted & Talented, Preschool, Early Childhood Family Education, and Community Education
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Professional Associations: American Creativity Association; American Society for Training & Development; Minnesota Naturalist’s Association; Minnesota Employee Relations Association, Minnesota Social Service Association, Northlands Storytelling Network Conference, Minnesota Women's Spirituality Conference
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Libraries & Church Groups: Minnesota and National Church Library Associations
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Higher Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, Wartburg College, Ely Community College, Hennepin Technical College, Itasca Community College, Normandale Community College
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Corporate & Organizational Training: 3M, American Express Financial Advisors, Toastmasters, Regional Girl Scouts, Minnesota Council on Crime and Justice