Creative storyteller and arts consultant, Dr. Gail N. Herman has performed and taught storytelling extensively in the United States, as well as in Europe, Africa, India, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Besides performing for students in schools and libraries, Dr. Herman works with teachers and other professionals to infuse storytelling and the kinesthetic, musical, and spatial aspects of learning into reading, science and other curriculum areas. She taught for Lesley University, Garrett College,  and The University of Connecticut (Confratute) . Gail directed the Tall Tale Liar’s Festival for 19 years in Maryland, the Tapestry of Talent Student Festival in Connecticut, and Coal Talk Oral History project.  Gail is the Northeast Regional Director for the National Storytelling Network.