Karla Huntsman is fun, energetic, engaging, and really knows her stuff.
"The kids were enraptured by your engaging stories. You are a true talent. Thank you."
-- Nicole Wood, Art Committee Chairman, Red Rock Canyon Elementary
"Every student was participating and singing along with this teller of tales, and enjoying every minute of it."
-- Diana Ludwig, Teacher, CCSD, Las Vegas
"Karla is a consummate storyteller with a strong connection with the audience.” -- Wendy Folsom, Program Director, Apple Seed Radio
“They were mesmerized.”
-- Haley Anderson, instructor at BYU and UVU Theatre Depts., Parent at Walden Liberal School of the
Arts.
“Karla is one of our most valued presenters... provides quality educational performances for children.”
-- Cally Flox, Director, BYU Arts Partnership
"Humorous, fun, thought provoking and entertaining." -- Allison Sims, Guy Elementary, Las Vegas
Popular Assemblies
Winning Storytelling Fundamentals
This assembly provides hands-on experiences which encourage students with the confidence to share their own stories. Students learn practical storytelling tools that strengthen speaking, listening, imagination, vocal expression, and personal confidence in telling—whether for classroom telling, festivals, or for everyday life.
Courage Changes Everything: Stories that Strengthen Character, Compassion, and Emotional Resilience
In this assembly students are able to see that even small acts of courage can CHANGE EVERYTHING. Through engaging stories, humor, and audience participation, students discover that courage is not just about heroic moments—but also found in everyday choices that have a large impact on all parts of life.
Why Read
This assembly connects reading with what matters to students. It encourages students to see reading not as a school task “have to,” but as a doorway to imagination, adventure, and personal excitement and success. It’s perfect for “Reading Week” or student inspiration any time of the year.
Stories That Connect Us
In this engaging multi-cultural assembly, students experience captivating and exciting tales from around the world that celebrate courage, kindness, humor, wisdom, and fun! This program helps students feel a sense of belonging and appreciation for the many stories that we share with all people of the world.
Each 40-45 minute assembly is carefully designed to be:
• age-appropriate
• highly engaging
• educationally meaningful
• easy for schools to schedule
• adaptable for different grade levels and school needs.
**Additional assemblies are available (holiday assemblies, themed assemblies, historical assemblies, etc.)
ABOUT
KARLA HUNTSMAN
Whether the focus is literacy, SEL, cultural understanding, creativity, or storytelling skills, Karla’s assemblies are designed to inspire joy and success in the lives of students.
She has taught and performed in schools, universities, festivals, libraries, and arts programs throughout Utah and beyond. Her storytelling style is warm, engaging, energetic, and deeply connected to children’s natural imagination and curiosity. She frequently uses original songs, djembe drum, guitar, autoharp, and washboard in participatory experiences with students.
Ready to inspire your students through the Power of Story?
Book now for Engaging Educational Storytelling Assemblies with Karla Huntsman.
Email - karla@utahstorytellingassemblies.com, text - 702-816-8333 or
Send her a message with this contact form.