Allison Wonders Gars

PO 1705                                          Home     About Ladida

E. Ellijay, GA 30539

706/635-6016

ladidasroom@ellijay.com 

Education

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

 B.S. degree in Psychology, 1986

 

Work Experience 

Children’s Entertainer,  1988-2005, Character: Ladida

(Pronouced Laa dee dah);

Stage and Television Show: Ladida’s Room; www.ladidasroom.com

·  Perform at Schools, Library’s, Camps, Birthday Parties and Local Theatres

·  Volunteer Performer (Hospitals, Schools)

·  Wrote and Produced 12 series television show, Ladida’s Room, airing on ETC3.

 

Co-Founder of Global Kidz, 1992-2005

The International Self-Esteem and Environmental Program for children. 

·  Co-founded International Organization to promote Self-Esteem and Environmental Awareness

·  Designed Program around theme, The Earth Matters and So Do I

·  Author of  The Global Kidz Handbook 1 & 2

·  Author of  Self-Esteem Empowers Kids, 101 Hands-on Activities

·  Designed Self-Esteem and Environmental Program for Schools

 

Camp Director, Camp Wonderland, Ellijay, GA

·  Director of Summer Camp ages 3-5 and 4-6 at Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association

 

Teacher (Pre-K),  1997 Glenn School for Young Children 

·  Lead teacher for Pre-K Class

 

Assistant Director, Circus Camp , 1992-1997, Atlanta, GA  (Summers Only)

·  Assisted in start-up and structure of camp

·  Responsible for daily flow of camper activity

·  Teacher: Art, Drama, Creative Writing & Clubs

·  Performed weekly

 

Assistant Director, Haverty Hollow , 1988-1996, Atlanta, GA  (School Year Only)

·  Designed classes for pre-school and after-school program

·  Lead teacher for pre-school and after-school classes

·  Assisted in all areas of facility

 

American Red Cross, 1986-1988, Atlanta, GA

·  Donor Consultant, Assisted in recruiting, organizing, and implementing blood drives.