Students at Shepherdstown Middle School treated to special guest in their library
Johnny Moses is a Native American from a tribe on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He is a master storyteller, oral historian and spiritual leader.
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His visit to the school is a way for Jefferson County Schools to introduce, in real life, some colorful personalities they read about during the school year.
'I grew up with storytelling,' Moses said of his Native American heritage. 'And the one thing that I always loved, the elders, when they would tell us the stories, they would always tell us 'I tell you these stories because I love you.''
Adam Booth is the director of the Speak Story Series.
'The students get to meet people from different cultures,' Booth said. 'They speak different languages, have different backgrounds.'
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Teacher Jennifer Cogle said the series leaves a 'lasting legacy' on the kids.
'They really enjoy talking about it with future grads that come up and they really look forward to it every year,' Cogle said.
Jefferson County Schools says the storytelling gives students historical perspectives and broadens their cultural awareness.
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