Reviews:

"I've worked with many speakers over the years, and it's a joy to work with someone as dependable, easy to understand, and articulate as you." — Connie Isaac, Director of Learning in Retirement, Hillsboro, KS

"Thank you for your time with the Primetimers. We hope it was as meaningful and enjoyable for you as it was for us. The strong attendance and warm spirit was encouraging. Your presentation received high marks from our leadership group." — Roland Reimer

"Everyone enjoyed your stories and getting to know you better. Your willingness to answer questions was appreciated. It was evident you put a lot of thought and time into your presentation. You definitely have the gift of speaking and writing." — Highland Trinity Church of Christ

"Thank you so much for your visit to our classroom. I loved how you tied it all into an adventure! Kindergarten is hard for some people because of how fast you need to keep moving, but you have this mastered." — Cindy Naffziger, Elk Meadows Elementary School

Need a fun,interesting, and motivating Author Talk or Book Reading for your Book Club? Schedule with Naomi now. Thinking about an "Alaska Night" for your organization or group? She has a multi-media presentation that is lively, informative, and inspiring. Below is her schedule for the upcoming months:

Summer 2010

June 21-July 1: Soldotna, AK
July 1-3: Anchorage, AK
July 4, 5: Fairbanks, AK
July 6, 7: Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay
July 8-13: Soldotna
July 14,15: Alaska Marine Highway - Whittier to Juneau
July 16-19: Juneau/Douglas Island
August 11-22: Ireland

Spring 2010

March 6, 2010, 1-3 pm
Faith and Life Bookstore, Newton, KS (316.283.2210)

Workshop: Simply — writing down personal stories.
"We buy toys, games, clothes, and sports gear and present these as gifts to one another. But how much more treasured are the gifts of written down impressions, word pictures, smells, sounds, conversations, and details; in other words, saved memories."

Faith and Life

March 8, 2010
Learning in Retirement at Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS

Speaking

In 1959, Naomi Gaede Penner's teacher, Anna Bortel, accompanied Dr. Elmer Gaede on a medical and educational assessment of the roaming Nunamiut Eskimos in Alaska. Subsequently, Anna became the first permanent teacher for these last nomads. Naomi Gaede Penner will show a DVD of Anna's adventures.

March 9, 2010
Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS

Language Arts for the Elementary School from 9:00 - 10:30 am
Children's Literature from 1:00 - 2:15 pm

Past Events

July 23, 2009
Research
Tanana, Alaska

In Tanana

July 19-22, 2009
Research
Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska

In Anaktuvuk Pass Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum

July 4, 2009
2009 Annual Salmon Bake & Fly-By at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska (Details)

Selling Books

May 11, 2009
Elk Meadow Elementary in Bend, Oregon

Elk Meadow Elementary School

April 27-28, 2009
I.D.E.A Curriculum Fair in Fairbanks, Alaska

April 24-25, 2009
I.D.E.A Curriculum Fair in Anchorage, Alaska

IDEA Fair in Anchorage