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ISN homepage Indian Storytelling Network Visakhapatnam Storytellers (in alphabetical
order): 1) Sree
Karuna.
Sree Karuna is a post graduate in
Management with both Human Resources and Marketing as specialisations. After an experience of 20-plus
years in fields such as Software Recruitment, Media, and Education, in 2019
she changed course and decided to step into the area of Mental Health and
started pursuing a masters degree in Psychology. Through the Vizag Junior Literary
Festival in 2018, she became associated with many eminent storytellers and
authors of children's books in India.
Feeling called to the world of storytelling, she studied with the Storytelling
Education and Arts India Council (SEAIC) which certified her as
Storyteller in May 2020, She has continued to upgrade her
skills by attending workshops from renowned storytellers of the world, such
as: *
"Therapeutic Storywriting", by Susan Parrow (Australia). *
"Hidden Gems", by Gilly Southwood (South Africa). *
"Heroine's Journey", by Lani Paterson (USA). *
("Story Cure", by Geetanjali Shetty Kaul (India). *
"Panchatantra Storytelling", by Vikram Sridhar (India). *
"Storytelling Performance", by Laura Simms (USA). * "Expressions (Navarasa)" by Geeta Ramanujam (India). *
"The Power of Eyes, Tone of Voice, and Posture", by Antonio Rocha (USA). *
"Voice for Storytellers, by Sherry Norflok (USA). Sree Karuna is also certified as
an NLP Practitioner, and is studying to be certified as a Master Practitioner
in NLP by the Lightweaver House of NLP.
She has earned Mindfulness Coach and Happiness Coach certifications
from Happitude India. Sree Karuna loves to tell stories
to both children and adults. She tells
stories in English, Hindi,and Telugu.
Her genres of storytelling include Folktales, Mythology, Historical
Stories, Personal-experience Stories, Stories Created by Herself, and Stories
Created by Other People. She has founded "Chandamama Katha"
("In the Moonlight of Stories"). To upkeep the Telugu tradition of
telling stories, she holds Katha Sambaram throughout the year before
important festivals. In Visakhapatnam, she regularly
tells stories to children at BookMagic Library, and in a number of schools. Sree Karuna told stories in
Jharkand Storytelling Festival 2021, and in Chennai Storytelling Festival
2022 (in Telugu and English). She is a member of FEAST, and
volunteered at FEAST FEST 2021. She is also a member of the
Healing Story Alliance, of the USA's National Storytelling Network. She is a nature lover and wants
to protect mother earth for her daughters and other children of the world. She believes that stories have
the power to heal and to spread happiness. She often uses storytelling as a
medium to enhance Life Skills in her workshops. A
photo is here. Video recordings are at: https://youtu.be/BWWWHVP02xI (Chennai Storytelling Festival 2022) Contact sreekaruna.g@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/sreekaruna https://www.facebook.com/Sree.Chandamama.Katha https://www.instagram.com/sreekaruna 2) Varalakshmi Ravuri. Varalakshmi is a
passionate and accomplished educator with a distinguished career in Montessori
teaching, counseling, and storytelling.
She has demonstrated a deep commitment to nurturing young minds, with
over two decades of experience in the education field. As a dedicated educator and storyteller,
Varalakshmi is committed to continuously enhancing her expertise in the art
of storytelling and exploring innovative methods to engage and inspire
diverse audiences. Varalakshmi holds a PG
Diploma in Guidance and Counseling from Nagarjuna University (2023), a
Master’s degree in Psychology from Andhra University (2022), an MA in English
from Andhra University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Berhampur University,
Orissa (1994). She has also earned an
International Diploma in Storytelling from Kathalaya, and Association of
Montessori International (AMI) Certification for teaching for 3-6 year-olds
from Navadisha Montessori Institute in Chennai. Currently, Varalakshmi
serves as the Principal of Purple Iris Play School, where she continues to
impart Montessori education to young learners. Her career highlights include teaching at
esteemed institutions such as St. Pius Higher Secondary School, Gokuldas
Public School, and Kaanger Valley Academy, where she played key roles in
shaping students' cognitive and social development. She has designed educational books for
pre-primary learners, contributing to the development of early childhood
education resources. As an educator,
she is committed to facilitating interactive learning, multicultural
awareness, and student motivation. Varalakshmi has
expertise in a wide range of areas: She has led phonics workshops at Aditya
International School, and for child-friendly learning centers under the
MARI-UNHCR project in Hyderabad. She
has also delivered a guest lecture on "Gender Sensitivity" at
Gayatri Vidya Parishad, Visakhapatnam. Over the years,
Varalakshmi has led storytelling sessions – for people of all ages – across
Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. She has conducted storytelling sessions in
schools and libraries such as Klorofeel International School in Orissa, and
Visakhapatnam Public Library. She has
conducted storytelling sessions with her most interactive book, "Exam
Fever", including at Purple Iris Play School as part of a wonderful
initiative by Pratham Books, "One Day, One Story". She also conducts storytelling-related
workshops for teachers, including at Sri Ram International School in
Puducherry. Varalakshmi sees each storytelling
as an opportunity to connect, educate, and spark imagination. She conducts storytelling workshops for
people in various age groups, creating engaging experiences and fostering a
love for stories among her trainees. With her dynamic and
resourceful approach to teaching, coupled with her storytelling prowess,
Varalakshmi seeks to extend storytelling to a broader audience – from
children to adults, reaching more people in new regions and enriching their
lives through the magic of stories.
She is proficienct in diverse storytelling techniques, including
Kamishibai, Kavad, and musical storytelling.
Presently she is focused on studying, performing, and giving training
in Kamishibai, a dynamic storytelling technique that integrates visual art
with narrative. She would like to
introduce more children to this captivating art form. By sharing Kamishibai, she aims to
cultivate a deep appreciation and foster a deeper love for stories while
bridging cultural divides and encouraging creative expression. A photo is here. Contact 62813 44093 varalakshmi.ravuri1@gmail.com Instagram:
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