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Special Presenter Programs
We can arrange a guest presenter to provide an activity for the students during the “school activity” time on any of your evenings at Tremont. Please notify us as soon as possible if you would like a special presenter. We are fortunate to have access to excellent guest speakers who do wonderful programs for a relatively small fee (this is not included on your invoice and will need to be paid with a separate check payable to the presenter). If you have a special interest not listed here, let us know and we may be able to fi nd someone for you.
Black Bear or Elk Presentation - In addition to the previously listed black bear slide show, Tremont can contact a field researcher from the University of Tennessee to conduct a presentation about either black bears or elk reintroduction in the Smokies.
Marcella Cranford and Her Predators - Marcella, a local wildlife rehabilitor, has a special interest in and expertise with wild animals. She brings a variety of live predators—surprising us with different ones each night. She illustrates how predators are often misunderstood by people.
Square Dancing with Steve Kopman - This internationally known square dance caller from Knoxville will help your students learn the Virginia reel and other square dances.
Folk Dancing with Bob Grimac - Folk dances from around the world are Bob’s specialty. He will lead you and your students in a fun-filled program as you learn dances from Ireland to Israel.
The Woodpickers - This Tremont “family” band performs Irish, Old Time, and original music on hammered dulcimer, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Sing-a-longs, tall tales, and even “chicken dancing” are part of the fun!
Lost Mill String Band - This husband and wife duo perform old-time music around a campfire. They also teach about the instruments and importance of music in the Appalachian culture.
“Kiddin’ Around:” A Hands-on Introduction to Mountain Music and Instruments
Jerry and Joan from Lost Mill String Band will demonstrate how to play several instruments, play some songs, lead sing-alongs, and then your students will try their hand at playing several different instruments.
Storytelling with Elizabeth Rose - Elizabeth, a middle school principal and professional storyteller, shares stories woven with wit, humor, and expressive enthusiasm. Her stories include a blend of southern folklore, fairy tales, ghost stories, and literary traditions of many cultures.
Folk Music with Sean McCollough - With guitar, banjo and mandolin in hand, Sean will educate and entertain with his exciting, interactive program. You’ll be singing along in no time to traditional mountain songs, environmental songs, and other fun and educational songs. You can also request that he bring his washboards and spoons to get the students to play along. Or he can even teach a traditional folk dance or two. Check out www.seanmccollough.com for more info.
Nancy Brennen-Strange - Nancy is a favorite musician and storyteller. She has a great deal of experience working with all age groups. Nancy is willing to present a program of music, of storytelling or both.
Storytelling with Faye Wooden- Faye, a native Appalachian of Cherokee descent transports listeners of all ages into worlds and times shaped by the power of imagination. Faye will share a wide range of tales geared to the age of your students.
Music, Storytelling and the Environment - Ken Voorhis, executive director at Tremont, will both entertain and educate with songs, folk stories and tall tales about caring for the Earth and life in the southern Appalachians.
Black Bears, Ecology and Rehabilitation with the Appalachian Bear Rescue - Lisa Stewart, director of the Appalachian Bear Rescue, presents the role of the center in preserving injured and orphaned black bears. Lisa covers the ecology of the bears of the Smokies and lessons on what we can do to keep bears alive and healthy.
Birds of Prey, Knoxville Zoo - Knoxville Zoo Outreach staff will bring three raptors to help your students learn about owls and hawks.
Programs from Sheri Liles - Sheri Liles was a Teacher/Naturalist at Tremont from 2005 to 2007. Sheri operates an organic farm near Maryville, and is excited to offer three one-hour programs available to schools for evening programs.
- Fiber Fun – Sheri will demonstrate how to make our clothes the old-fashioned way – starting with the animal (llama or rabbit)!
- Bees to Candles – Sheri will demonstrate how to make candles starting with the raw comb, the melting down to beeswax, and molding to make the candle.
- Storytelling - Sheri will share native American tales (Cherokee and Blackfoot) and stories from around the world in this entertaining program.