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Ms. Noodlehead has “literally” dozens of facts and figures to share with students about the Peach State’s history, geography and folklore. Students will discover it’s not all poultry, peaches and peanuts in the Vidalia onion capital of the world. From the Okefenokee swamp to the mountains of North Georgia, from the sandy beaches of Sea Island to the bustle of metro Atlanta, students will leave Ms. Noodlehead eager to know more about the state they call home.

Georgia Performance Standards:

• SS2H1 - The student will read and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
• SS2G2 - The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with figures in Georgia's history.

Cathy Kaemmerlen

Cathy Kaemmerlen, professional actress, dancer and storyteller, is known for her variety of characters, one-woman shows and her rapport with audiences.

A performer and "creator of shows" since she can remember, she has toured in schools coast to coast since receiving a BA in English and Elementary Education from UNC-Charlotte and an MFA in dance performance/choreography/theatre at the University of Wisconsin.

Cathy is now a published author of General Sherman and the Georgia Belles: Tales of Women Left Behind, and Speaking Stones: Voices from Historic Oakland Cemetery. She also has a new book, Just Buzzing Around with Itty Bitty Betty, She's a Honey of a Bee, published by Pelican Press for spring, 2012. Cathy is listed with Southern Artist Profile, National Women's History Project, and the Georgia and South Carolina Arts Commission Touring Artists Rosters. She excels in making history and folktales come to life.