We've heard it all before... we rejoice in the retelling!
Missouri Storytelling, Inc.
(MO-TELL)
Welcome to the home of Missouri Storytelling, Inc. MO-TELL
MO-TELL was established in 1984 as Missouri's leading storytelling group for storytellers and listeners alike with the intention to promote and perpetuate storytelling throughout the state.
Throughout our history we have successfully reached Missourians by providing storytelling in the Missouri State Parks. Currently we provide storytellers to 12 state parks and/or historic sites in Missouri. We are seeking support to continue and increase our scope of venues and audiences.
Mission Statement
Missouri Storytelling, Inc. (MO-TELL) is an organization of storytellers and other interested persons dedicated to spreading the joy and the art of storytelling throughout Missouri.
Vision Statement
We envision that every Missourian will hear and share stories and keep the oral tradition alive.
Missouri Storytelling, Inc is a 501 c (3) non-profit membership organization with a board of directors consisting of the following people:
President Joyce Slater joyceslater20@gmail.com
Vice-President Sue Hinkel suehinkel1@gmail.com
Secretary Sue Godsey sgodsey2@gmail.com
Treasurer Jackie Wright jpapawright@sbcglobal.net
Membership Linda Kuntz iharilag@gmail.com
At Large Gary Kuntz galirahi@aol.com
At Large Nancee Walker-Micham walkermicham@gmail.com
At Large Glen "Papa" Wright jpapawright@sbcglobal.net
Emeritus Perrin Stifel pstifelstl@earthlink.net
The Annual meeting is held in January at a designated location.
Activities sponsored by Missouri Storytelling, Inc
• Storytelling in the Missouri State Parks
• The Missouri Liar's Contest
• Storytelling and Story Writing Workshops
Membership Benefits
• Missouri State Park storytelling opportunities
• The Missouri Liar's Contest and educational opportunities
• A Monthly Newsletter
• Web site presence for members
• Affiliation with the National Storytelling Network
• Connection to all storytelling organizations in Missouri
MO-TELL Presents:
Peace and Joy
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:00 PM Central on Zoom
Featuring:
Br. John Anderson
Jean Hatfield
Sue Hinkel
Ric Vice
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MH0N3X7_TgK6cmtcC_cNdg
Listen to stories from MO-TELL's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@missouristorytellinginc.5093
Perrin Stifel: https://youtu.be/4I2gRFDSMDM
Lisa Costello: https://youtu.be/uX5vw2NoJ2U
Mary T. Nord: video is not public
Ken Wolfe: https://youtu.be/nVPf2dwgyrw
Deborah White-Sanchez
Biography:
My name is Deborah White-Sanchez. I was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. I attended KCMO Public Schools and graduated from Rockhurst University with a BA in Literature. I completed the Written and Oral Story Telling Certifications through Mid- Continent Public Library's Story Center.
My mother owned and operated a beauty shop in the basement of our family home. It was there that my eavesdropping skills were perfected, and I learned the simplicity and complexity of conversations.
I have performed in stage plays locally and helped to co-found a defunct theatre company called 'Theatre of Praise.' Our goal was to entertain while we gave God Praise for his goodness. Giving him praise is still my goal.
I have been an urban Girl Scout leader, a Youth Coordinator for the Housing Authority, and I was blessed to use my love of storytelling to teach evidence-based curriculum in area
schools, Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City and community centers. I work full time in mynistry.
I was a Toastmaster for five years. The main reason I joined was because I read that it would help my memory as l aged, but I stayed for the amazingly supportive people I came
to know .
My desire is to focus on writing and telling good stories. I was born into a family of natural comedians and great story tellers. There is no better way to connect with people than to hear or tell an interesting story.
Thank you and God Bless