Workshop Information for Lisa Murphy the ooey gooey lady®

Workshop Information for Lisa Murphy
the ooey gooey lady®
Ooey Gooey Inc.
1115 E. Main St. Box 48
Rochester, NY 14609
Fax: 585-730-4324 Email: LTAC@ooeygooey.com
Phone: 800-477-7977 Outside North America please call: 1-585-730-5195 x201
Lisa Murphy, the ooey gooey lady®, offers a variety of interactive workshops as part of her well-attended
seminars. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding her popular events!
What is the difference between a seminar and a workshop?
An all day event with Lisa Murphy is called a full-day seminar. The individual topics presented that day are
what we call the workshops. A full day seminar is the most popular and effective framework for experiencing
all that Lisa Murphy has to offer. A full day is considered anywhere from 5-6 hours of workshop material, plus
a one-hour lunch break for participants.
Other than full day seminars, what other kinds of events does Lisa Murphy do?
Conference keynotes, conference breakout sessions, parent night workshops, back to school nights and inservice workshops for staff. Please be aware that additional fees apply when “tagging on” an evening event to
your full day seminar. Please call for specific details.
Fee Information:
1) One-day domestic (continental US) events without any contractual conditions or contingencies are
billed out at a daily all-inclusive rate of $6700. All expenses (travel and materials) are included in this
flat-fee. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold all dates. This amount is put towards the
remaining balance due. The balance due ($6200) is payable on or before the event date or late fees
will be applied.
2) Two-day domestic events without any contractual conditions or contingencies are billed out at an allinclusive rate of $11,500. All expenses (travel and materials) are included in this flat-fee. A nonrefundable $1000 deposit is required to hold 2-day events. This amount is put towards the remaining
balance due. The balance due ($10,500) is payable on or before the event date or late fees will be
applied.
3) International, Hawaii and Alaska events are billed out at the rate of $4900 for the speaking fee PLUS
all related travel expenses including reimbursement for two (2) fully refundable round trip airline
tickets. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold all dates. This amount is put towards the
remaining speaking balance due which is payable on or before the event date or late fees will be
applied. Travel and material expenses will be billed after the event and reimbursement is expected
within 30 days.
4) Please call our office for information about multiple-day international events
All fees are payable in US dollars.
Reimbursable expenses include but are not necessarily limited to all of the following expenses: rental car, gas,
mileage, hotel, daily per diem, baggage overage fees, airline tickets, parking/tolls and workshop materials.
Photocopying the handouts is the responsibility of the booking party.
My agency will not authorize a deposit to hold the date. What are my options?
We are usually able to negotiate an arrangement that is acceptable to all parties. We do ask though that you
please share any concerns or questions with us when you start the booking process.
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I am on a tight budget. What are my options?
A good way to reduce the seminar cost is to share the fees with other interested preschools or child care
centers. You might also consider opening the event up to the community and charging a nominal fee.
Does Lisa require a minimum or maximum number of attendees?
Nope! We like to say, the more the merrier!
What happens after I submit my deposit?
Your date is exclusively reserved, our office creates a file for your seminar, and we generate a presentation
agreement (contract) for your signature.
Our agency requires that our contract for services be used and no modifications are allowed. Anything
I need to know about that?
We can accommodate most requests when it comes to contracts and the verbiage contained within them. We
ask that you let us know about any “special circumstances” at the time of booking.
Can I use a Purchase Order (PO) to pay for Lisa’s services?
Again, we are pretty flexible and can accommodate various payment scenarios. We ask that you make your
intent to use a PO very clear at the time of booking so we can discuss with you the various options that are
available.
Who is responsible for travel arrangements?
Lisa’s office will make all of her travel arrangements.
Are videos, cameras, and/or recorders allowed during the seminar?
Still photography is welcomed and encouraged. Video recording is not. We reserve the right to pause any
workshop should it become apparent that the workshop is being filmed or recorded in any way, until such
recording stops. The exception to this is any TV or news media that might be on site to cover the event.
What about sales? Will Lisa bring materials to sell?
Yes. Lisa requires two tables with access to electrical outlets to be set up in the back of the room. These
tables will be used to display and sell her books, DVD’s, and other materials. If your event is a conference
setting, Lisa’s office will work with you to arrange for tables and booth space in the vendor hall.
Does Lisa need us to provide any special equipment or materials at the seminar?
Most full day seminars will typically need the following, but specific workshop choices could modify the list:
% Access to a sound system (Lisa brings her own Shure System headset microphone)
% An overhead projector/screen
% An assortment of 6-ft long banquet tables (not thinner classroom-style tables)
% A dolly, cart, or hand truck for unloading materials
% A trash can
% If Lisa is doing one of her hands-on workshops for you she will also need access to a regular
sized sink with running water for workshop prep and clean up (NOT a small bathroom sink
with electronic controls and NOT a floor level janitorial “slop” sink)
A room set-up diagram will be sent to you with your master handout.
What venues work best for a Lisa Murphy seminar?
It has been our experience that gymnasiums are not an ideal setting. We have found convention centers,
auditoriums, theatres, hotel ballrooms, church sanctuaries, all with adult sized tables and chairs, enhance
the seminar experience.
I’m ready to book something now! What do I do?
Call the office at (800) 477-7977 or send an email to LTAC@ooeygooey.com to determine date availability.
Once a date is selected, a $500 non-refundable booking deposit is required to hold and reserve your event!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR SEMINARS!
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Available Workshop Topics from Lisa Murphy the ooey gooey lady ®
WHAT IF TODAY WAS THEIR ONLY DAY? (Keynote)
In this motivational keynote address Lisa shares the powerful story of her first day of school. Through active and
engaging storytelling Lisa brings you back to her first day, taking you on a grand tour of Miss Mary’s Nursery School.
And, in the style she has become famous for, she shares many observations, lessons and anecdotes about how early
childhood has changed along the way. Lisa will share the sights sounds and smells of the place where, at the young
age of three, she decided to become a teacher and identifies the how, and why, that one day solidified her decision to
become an educator. This inspiring keynote gets participants back in touch with their personal how and why. It gets
them excited and motivated and it will get them thinking: If it WAS their only day, what will they remember?
IDENTIFYING AND CREATING CHILD CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS the Lisa Murphy Way!
This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of the 9 points within the framework of Lisa Murphy’s approach to
working with children. Via interactive lecture, true-to-life examples, anecdotes and her signature “learning and
laughing” style, this workshop presents what it really means to be a hands-on, play-based, child-centered program.
OOEY GOOEY
Sensory Play for Every Day!
In addition to being a dynamic presentation of Lisa’s signature high-energy workshop, this one-of-a-kind workshop will
supply you with 6 tables of hands-on art, science and sensory play activity ideas as well as the “wolf words” that
support their use in your classroom! Participants will be invited to come up on stage and play with the experiences at
the end of the demonstration.
FIZZLE BUBBLE POP AND WOW!
Simple Science for Young Children!
Often our own experience has led us to think that science is hard, difficult and complicated. This workshop will
reassure you that you do not need a degree in biology or chemistry to have an engaging science program in your
classroom as Lisa demonstrates 6 tables of age-appropriate science activities for young children. Participants will be
invited to come up on stage and play with the experiences at the end of the demonstration.
CREATIVE ART WITH YOUNG CHILDREN!
Art is not a receipt for childcare!
No more dittos! No more patterns! No more cut out art! In this workshop Lisa will defend a very strong process
oriented art position. It is crucial that groups choosing this workshop are aware of her “non-compromising” stance
before selecting this as a topic. After a discussion about what “process not product” really means, participants will
have time to create with various media in order to reinforce the importance of open-ended creative experiences and not
“cookie-cutter” projects.
MANY KINDS OF SMART!
Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Come hear the “Lisa Murphy” spin on Howard Gardner’s classic theory. Not just a listing of various personality
characteristics, needs and preferences, no no!! By providing easy to implement, yet possibly challenging, “comfort zone
stretchers,” Lisa challenges teachers to make sure they are celebrating all of the children in the classroom, not just the
ones they like.
10 LITTLE HOT DOGS FRYIN’ IN THE WHAT?!?!
Finger plays, rhymes and chants for transition time, circle time or any time!
She learned from the best and will now share with you! Join Lisa as she teaches you many classic fingerplays that
have withstood the test of time and some that are destined to become future favorites! Sure to be a crowd pleaser, be
sure to leave your inhibitions at home and come ready to sing, play, clap and shout along!
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Available Workshop Topics
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OH THOSE LITTLE ONES!
Simple and to the point – this is a hands-on exploration of many activities that are appropriate for the wee ones in
your infant and toddler rooms.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY EXPERIENCES:
How playing IS Kindergarten readiness!
During this session Lisa will identify the seven things we need to do with children each day. These seven things make
up the foundation that supports the house of higher learning. There is nothing wrong with the “academic” expectations
within this house: reading, writing, math… the trouble is that many early childhood educators are being pressured to
build a house where there is no foundation. And you do not need to be an architect to know that if you build where
there is no foundation, the house will come crashing down! Playing is “getting them ready” and this workshop, with an
investigation of each of the “seven things,” shows you how! This session has become one of Lisa Murphy’s most
popular and oft requested workshops. By making time to create, move, sing, discuss, observe, read and play we are
getting children ready not just for kindergarten, but for life!
MAKING TIME FOR BOOKS AND STORIES
This is not another “things to do at circle time” workshop. Actually, this session will question why we are doing circle
time in the first place. Full disclosure: If circle time in your program means sit on your bottom, criss cross applesauce
1,2,3 eyes on me and get back on the carpet! This is NOT the session for you. Join us as Lisa shares over 25 tried
and true suggestions on how to create a meaningful gathering time, all while reinforcing the importance of authentic
enthusiasm on the part of the teacher!! Lisa will read a few books, sing some songs, recite some rhymes and will
conclude by reading stories written both by and for children.
MONTESSORI, PIAGET AND VYGOTSKY! OH MY!
How what they did affects what you do!
While these names understandably might bring up images of school, textbooks and tests, it is important for us to be
familiar with the folks who paved the way. Why? Because quite simply, the main points within the framework
supporting the Ooey Gooey® philosophy are not new! The importance of being outdoors, adults acting as a facilitator,
the power of observations and the importance of controlling the environment are not new ideas! However we cannot
pull strength and credibility from this fact if we don’t know who they are and what they did! This workshop will
provide you with an overview of the key contributions of a few of the major players in the history of early childhood
education thus reinforcing that being play-based, hands-on and child-centered in our approach to children is not a
new idea!
DON’T JUST SIT THERE! GET UP & GET MOVING!
Large Motor Games for Indoor and Outdoor Play
The mind can only absorb what the butt can endure! Lisa will lead participants in large motor games that can be
played both indoors and out. Come ready to move! NOTE to event coordinators: this workshop needs ample space for
participants to move around! Weather permitting, a courtyard, playground or other outdoor space is ideal!
NURSERY RHYMES:
Not just for circle time anymore!
Back by popular demand! Lisa blew the dust off her old nursery rhyme workshop and gave it a facelift! During this
workshop, participants will (re)learn many of the classic rhymes and will see how they have curriculum connections to
other areas of the classroom!
LET’S GO OUTSIDE!
Outdoor Time is NOT Wasted Time
Overweight preschoolers, elimination of recess, increased numbers of children on medication… serious issues that are
a direct result of our (mistaken) belief that if children are playing they are not learning. This workshop will examine
many reasons WHY children need to play outside and will also address some of the social factors which inhibit outdoor
play. We’ll wrap up by viewing a picture show of children engaged in outdoor play experiences that you can
immediately implement in your own home or center based program. And best of all, they are activities that use
materials you probably already have in the garage or the shed!
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LISA MURPHY
Early Childhood Specialist
www.ooeygooey.com
Currently:
% Founder and CEO, Ooey Gooey Inc. presenting national lectures and workshops on various topics relating to
early childhood education in various domestic and international venues since 1997.
% Mentor Teacher, Tucson, AZ in a grant project co-sponsored by The United Way and First things First
% Website: www.ooeygooey.com
% Social Media: Facebook/Ooey Gooey Inc.; Twitter/OoeyGooeyLady; YouTube/Ooey Gooey Lady
% Appeared on 9NEWS/NBC Denver with Steve Spangler as a part of his Science Mondays program
Education:
1992:
1987-1990:
B.S. Human Services & Counseling, Cal State Fullerton
DePaul University, Acting and Early Childhood Education
Televised Video Conference Trainings:
2007 SUNY Video Conference Training, Albany, NY. Literacy: Books and Stories
2006 SUNY Video Conference Training, Albany, NY. Sensory Play, Art Activities
2003 Apples Magazine, Video Conference, Macomb, IL. Ooey Gooey®, What if today was their only day?
Teacher Training DVD’s Filmed and Produced in 2004:
% What if today was their only day? (motivational keynote address)
% Mother Goose is on the Loose (nursery rhymes)
% The importance of early experiences (the power of play)
% Ooey Gooey® (curriculum)
% Art Activities (curriculum)
% Fizzle Bubble Pop and Wow! (science)
% Taming the media monster (influence of screen time)
% Identifying and creating child centered environments (educational theory)
% What to say when the wolves come knockin’ (curriculum and standards)
% Many kinds of smart (multiple intelligences theory)
Interviewed for:
“Early Childhood Today”
“Parents”
“Child Care Business Exchange”
Contracted articles written for:
“Early Childhood Today”
“Scholastic”
“Parents”
“Ooey Gooey® Membership Musings”
Publications:
The Ooey Gooey® Handbook
Ooey Gooey® Tooey: 140 activities for young children
Play… the foundation that supports the house of higher learning
Even More Fizzle Bubble Pop and WOW! Simple science for young children
What to say when the wolves come knockin’ in Indiana
What to say when the wolves come knockin’ in California
What to say when the wolves come knockin’ in Illinois
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L. Murphy, Resume
Highlights of Various Teaching Positions:
Ooey Gooey® Playschool
May 2007 – December 2009
Owner of and Teacher at the Ooey Gooey® Playschool in Rochester, NY. The Playschool was a licensed child care
center serving children 6 weeks through 5 years old. Taught in the mixed-ages preschool room (ages 3-5) with coteachers.
Ooey Gooey® Play Days!
Spring and Summer 2007
Facilitated 75 minute, hands-on play classes for 12 children ranging in ages from 18 months – 5 years on site at the
Ooey Gooey® Playschool.
Ooey Gooey® Play Days! And “Let’s Get Messy” Classes
Winter Session 2003, Spring and Summer 2004
In collaboration with the San Diego Parks Department, facilitated hour-long, hands-on play classes for 20 children
ranging in ages from 18 months through 5 years old as an offering to the public through the San Diego Park and
Recreation Department.
The Carlsbad School House, Carlsbad, California
August 1999 – March 2002
Operated a large licensed family childcare home located in Southern California for 12 children ranging in age from 3months to seven years. Provided a lab school and observation center for teachers throughout California who came to
see a strong child-centered approach in action.
ABC Children’s Center, (now Bright Horizons) Carlsbad, California
April 1998 – June 1999
Preschool teacher in a licensed childcare center for the three-year-old classroom.
Bright Beginnings Preschool, Rancho Penasquitos, California
October 1997 – April 1998
Lead teacher for the mixed age classroom of three, four and five year olds in a licensed childcare center.
Lisa’s Nursery School, Poway California
February 1996 – June 1997
Provided child-centered licensed family childcare in Poway California for six children ages three through five.
ABC Children’s Center, Rancho Bernardo, California
October 1993 – February 1996
Served as a preschool teacher in licensed childcare center in the three and four year old room. Promoted to Lead
Teacher and Mentor Teacher, acting as liaison between staff and administration and assisting new staff in curriculum
development, room arrangement and lesson planning.
Professional Memberships:
National AEYC, New York State AEYC and Rochester AEYC**
**The national, state and local affiliations of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Certifications and Hobbies:
% First Aid/CPR
% Massage Technician
% Bach Flower Practitioner
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Homeopathic Practitioner
Marathon Runner
Avid Reader
Lisa Murphy is
the ooey gooey lady ®!
Lisa Murphy, B.S., has been involved with early childhood education for
over 20 years. She has taught and worked with children in various
environments including Head Start programs, kindergarten, private
preschools, family childcare, park and rec centers, group homes and many
child care centers.
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. As the ooey gooey lady®, Lisa presents over 150
workshops each year to audiences across the country on various topics related to early childhood
education, specifically how to be more play-based in the classroom. She has been featured in various
publications including Child Care Business Exchange, Parents and Pre-K Today and has appeared on
NBC with science guy Steve Spangler as a part of his Science Mondays program on 9NEWS in Denver.
Lisa has authored four books, has two more in the pipeline and has created dozens of teacher training
DVD’s. A highly sought after keynote speaker for educational conferences, Lisa uses humor and real life
anecdotes to reach and engage her audiences. Lisa’s standing room only seminars have become
nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery. Frequently asked if
she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches and continues to blend the
laughter with the learning! Lisa has become known for her ability to link hands-on activities to
educational standards and is dedicated to creating child-centered, play-based early childhood
environments. Her commitment to reinforcing the importance of play in the lives of children is obvious
in both her professional and personal life.
Lisa lives in Upstate NY with her husband Tom and their dog Otis. You can learn more about Lisa at
www.ooeygooey.com and can follow her adventures on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Ooey Gooey ®
A silly name…
A serious message!
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