Storytelling &
Traditional Folk Music
Patrick Foley learned the art of storytelling in high school Speech and Theatre Arts classes. In his senior year, Patrick auditioned for, and won, the Michigan High School Theatre Arts Scholarship to Eastern Michigan University. While he was attending Eastern Michigan University, Patrick was an active member of the national award winning Forensics team, competing nationally in the events of Storytelling and Poetry Interpretation. Patrick graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Theatre and Communications and a secondary teaching certificate in Theatre and English Literature.
Patrick taught high school Theatre Arts and Storytelling for 32 years, creating an award-winning Theatre and Forensics program at West Ottawa High School in Holland, MI.
In 2001, Patrick was selected as the Michigan High School Theatre Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association.
Patrick retired from teaching in 2017. He is now spending his time as a professional storyteller, musician, and actor, performing in schools and libraries all over Michigan.
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