Kellie leaning puppetry and ventriloquism at a young age.
LESSONS via ZOOM / COACHING / MENTORING
For Kids, Youth, and Adults
Have you ever wanted to learn ventriloquism and puppetry? Study from home via skype/zoom with Kellie for one on one training from basics of ventriloquism/hand puppetry to advanced. Learn how to create character, script development, voice work and movement. Kellie has full time students and students who come to her when they can make it work with their schedule.
Puppetry is an effective and fun way to engage people of all ages. Whether you are a doctor, teacher, librarian, early childhood educator, or professional entertainer, Kellie can support you in bringing puppets into your work and play.
Kellie also works with students with autism and is a behavioural interventionist with Ministry of Children and Family Development and is thrilled to help others use vent and puppetry for drama, life skills, communication and social skills.
Book Kellie as a key note speaker: Kellie has worked with Tourette Canada and the Tourette Association of America to deliver fun and interactive workshops, dynamic performances and as a key note speaker. Kellie has a wealth of information to share and a sense of humour. To find out more about Kellie’s work please e mail her at kelliehaines@shaw.ca
Group Zoom Lessons are available too!
Look what folks are saying!
The work that Kellie does is a very effective part of a learner’s special education program, as it helps develop social awareness, language processing, motor planning and writing. It gives the learner the freedom to express themselves through language without embarrassment since the puppet is speaking which decreases the anxiety of verbal communication while building confidence.
Shelley Lazarus
Special Education Coordinator Home Learning Support
Kellie, she’s phenomenal, she knows how to pull him out of his shell like nobody ever has, it’s a lifelong connection they’ve already made. We love her, she’s absolutely on the of the best things that has ever happened to him.
Chanti Holt – parent
Kellie also works as a behavioural interventionist with The Ministry of Children and Family Development. She works in hospitals teaching medical professionals, in schools teaching teachers and at community events.
Awards with Tourette Canada:
Todd Axelson Senior Role Model Award
Richard Stein Memorial Award
Kellie and teacher leading a lesson on puppetry.