GLORIA ELDER
Invite Glo Glow to bring engaging stories, meaningful learning, and positive energy to your next program or event.
aka "Glo Glow", Storyteller, Author, Educator, Wellness Instructor
Gloria “Glo Glow” Elder is an award-winning storyteller, author, educator, and wellness instructor who brings family history, culture, and life lessons to the stage. Inspired by the stories her grandparents shared, Gloria uses warmth, wisdom, and humor to engage audiences of all ages.
Her storytelling repertoire includes personal and family narratives, African folktales, historical portrayals, environmental stories, and stories of personal transformation. She performs at schools, libraries, churches, festivals, senior centers, community celebrations, and private events.
Gloria is the author of I Walked a Mile in Her Shoes: A Story of Unconditional Love, inspired by an adventure with her maternal grandmother. She is also writing I Named Your Daddy After the Mailman, a collection rooted in family history.
A retired Deputy Director of Training at the Wholistic Stress Control Institute, Gloria has more than 35 years of experience in education, administration, and health and wellness programming. She offers interactive workshops for children, youth, families, educators, professionals, and seniors.
Services
Storytelling performances for children, adults, and families
School, library, church, festival, and community programs
Personal and family storytelling workshops
Early childhood education workshops
Stress and anger management programs
Conflict-resolution workshops
Yoga, meditation, and Qigong instruction
Customized presentations for organizations and special events
Education and Credentials
Gloria earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Spelman College and a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Atlanta University. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, Spring Forest Qigong Master, and graduate of the Institute for Divine Wisdom’s School for Spiritual Awakening.
Selected Performance Venues
Schools, colleges, libraries, and early learning centers throughout metro Atlanta
Professional Affiliations
Gloria is currently President of Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia and a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers and the National Storytelling Network.