MIKE ANDERSON
Musician, singer, mountain dulcimer player, storyteller, writer,
author, workshop leader, educator, emcee
The combination of music, storytelling and humor has made Mike
Anderson one of the most sought-after speakers and performers
from the Atlantic coast to Canada to the Gulf and all points in
between. Internationally, Mike Anderson is part of the MMC
Starlight/Encyclopedia Britannica International Storytelling Music
and Storytelling Carnival in Taiwan for both years of its existence.
Under the auspices of the Illinois State Board of Education, Mike
has conducted many workshops for developing literacy through the
art of storytelling. His Early Childhood shows are legendary. As an
author and an elementary school teacher of 39 years, Mike earned
accolades from his current principal who said, “He is a superb
communicator, master teacher and an exceptional leader in any
setting.”
While the Mountain Dulcimer, Guitar, Banjo, Jaw Harp, and Nose
Flute are a part of his trade, his power to guide teachers and
students is among his greatest strengths. His workshops on
“Promoting Higher Level Thinking Through Classroom Activities”
and “Storytelling for Literacy for Early Childhood Teachers and
Parents” have been nationally recognized.
Mike Anderson holds an MA in Education from Saint Xavier
University, Chicago, IL. He has won numerous awards including
two Parents’ Choice honors, Outstanding Educator Awards, and a
National Federation of Local Cable Programming children’s
programming award for the television show he wrote and hosted.
Anna’s Old Boot, an audio collection of original short stories and
songs, received a Recommended Honor from Parents’ Choice and
a Gold Honor from the Children’s Music web and iParenting
