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Bibliography
for Mary Kay Morrison
Mary Kay keeps looking for humor! She continues to
find it while conducting workshops that link laughter and learning. She espouses the positive energy of humor or "humergy"
to promote a healthy lifestyle and enhance communication skills. In addition to humor and stress management, Mary Kay
has conducted sessions on brain research, leadership, ADHD, group facilitation, parenting and mentoring.
As an educator who has taught kindergarten through college level classes, Mary
Kay enjoys students of all ages. She has a B.S. in Education, an M.S. in Adult Education and certification in Education
Administration. Her position at KIDS, a regional office of education in northern
Illinois,
gave her the opportunity to work directly with over 200 schools with the responsibility for providing staff development to
meet the state certification standards for administrators in her region. She
served on the Illinois NCLB implementation team and conducted train the trainer sessions for the State Board of Education
on school improvement and mentoring.
For
over 15 years she has been providing keynote presentations and breakout workshop sessions for numerous agencies and districts
nationwide. She has facilitated humor and stress management leadership academies
through the Illinois State Board of Ed. and with the National Staff Development Council.
She has been an instructor at Northern Illinois
University, Rock Valley
College and Kishwaukee
College. She was recently honored to be asked to deliver the speech for
commencement at National Louis University.
Mary Kay is the chair of the Audience Development Committee for AATH (Association for
Applied and Therapeutic Humor) and serves on the Board of Directors. She is a
member of the Rockford Early Learning Council and recently developed a promotional program for the Rockford Early Learning
Project grant. Mary Kay is a member Rockford Network of Professional Women and the Rockford Seedlings Garden Club.
Mary Kay is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for positive emotionality and mind/body
balance. She advocates the use of humor to increase energy and add zip to life. Gardening, yoga and biking
add variety to her life. She is consistently sustained and encouraged by
her husband, children, their spouses and nine grandchildren.
PUBLICATIONS and ARTICLES
Book
"Using Humor
to Maximize Learning" Rowman & Littlefield Education 2008
Articles
"Using Humor to Maximize Learning" IAE-PEDIA
2008
"Humor, An Assessment Fundamental
" Glencoe Trade and Tech Zine 2008
"Humor is a Funny Thing" Florida Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development Sept 2000
Client List
Mary Kay has relayed her message of hope, optimism and humor
to the following groups and organizations:
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AATH; Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
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ASCD; Illinois Statewide Conference for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Educators
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National Louis University Commencement address
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National Staff Development Council
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Illinois State Board of Education
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Illinois Principals Association
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Regional Offices of Education
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Special Populations Conferences
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Mental Health Agencies
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Regional Office of Education; Student Achievement Conference
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Northern Illinois University
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Kishwaukee College
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Rock Valley College
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Secretaries Professional Organizations
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Regional Office Bus Drivers Training
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Rockford Schools Food Service Workers
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School Districts
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Church Groups
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Service Organizations
Comments
from Clients
"An effective teacher ‘in-service’ occurs when educators can walk away with useful information
and, simultaneously, enjoy the presentation. In addition, utilizing a positive
focus, instead of negativity, with alternative students enables teachers to develop very effective relationships with their
students.
Mary Kay Morrison’s opening day in-service, ‘Survival Strategies for Educators,’
truly met this challenge, and prepared our teachers for a brand new year on a very positive note. In an audience of alternative school teachers, where stress is definitely a bi-product of their profession,
Mary Kay’s ‘Humergy’ concept – in which energy derives from an optimistic attitude and a sense of
humor – is a very effective strategy that teachers can use all year round."
Dr. Rebecca Montoya-Kostro
Director of West 40Regional
Safe Schools
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“As a product of the public school system, a current
educator, and (most importantly) a parent, I found Mary Kay's presentation on Humor and its application to learning, dynamic
and insightful. After her inspiring presentation, I am going to use "humergy" in the classroom, at work, and in
life to battle all of the "humordoomers" that block our way towards true learning.”
Charles Lutz, DD, MSEd, CLL
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"I have attended many workshops
presented by Mary Kay Morrison and so have several members of my staff. No matter
what the topic is, Mary Kay always presents the material a lively and energetic way.
Her use of humergy keeps participants engaged and energized. This technique
has also proven to be a great stress reliever!"
Dr. Jackie Krause
Superintendent
Fox River Grove School District 3
Comments from Workshop Participants
"Mary Kay kept all of the participants actively involved."
"Excellent workshop!"
"I learned to laugh again!"
"I loved the Humor Styles Inventory!"
"Such energy and enthusiasm!"
"Loved that you reminded us to play"
"This session gave me great ideas to implement in the classroom"
"This is not taught in college but should be!"
Mary Kay is happy to custom design
a workshop to meet your needs.
Just ask about how we can work together
to attain your goals.
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