Articles

Over the years, Great Imaginings, Inc. has been developing and offering a variety of performances, workshops and lectures about ongoing issues of interest and concern, as well as lighter topics that stimulate imagination and creativity. Combining an instructional, entertaining and multi-media approach, Dr. Elana Ashley has been working with children, parents, educators and other interested adults in schools, libraries, park districts and other community organizations. Below is a sample listing of newspaper and magazine articles that have appeared concerning the work and programs of Great Imaginings:

• Chicago Sun-Times - Showcase
  "Jeff Zaslow 'Family Matters'"
  "Ellie Knows a Trunk Full of Tips to Keep Kids Safe"
• Chinese American News
  "Haines School: A New Way of Teaching"
• Daily Herald
  "Ashley and Ellie Set to Appear at Kilmer"
• Deerfield Review A Pioneer Press Publication
  "Village Holds TV Turnoff Week"
• El Conquistador
• "The Puppets Go Bilingual"
• Family Times: A Magazine for Lake County Parents
  "Great Imaginings, Great Goals"
• Glenview Announcements
  "Amiable Pachyderm Puppet Highlights Local Cable Program"
  "Cable Show Debuts"
• Newsletter of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce - Bear Facts
  "Chamber Members in the News - Great Imaginings"
• News Star
  "Ellie the Elephant Helps Kids Learn About Sex Abuse"
• Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  "Northbrook Business News & Views"
• Northwest Leader
  "Learning about Drugs Use Early"
• Philippine Time, U.S.A. News & People Magazine
  "Celebrities & Newsmakers"
• Southwest Economist
  "Schoolchildren have a Friend in Ellie"
• Southwest News Herald
  "Abuse Alert"
  "Battling Abuse"
• The Niles Life
  "Puppets Foster Loving, Safe Kids"
• Times
  "Violet will Shrink Drugs"
• West Proviso
  "Fun Workshops Send Pupils Serious Message"
• What's Happening! Deerfield Area
  "Whole Foods Deerfield April Calendar"
• What's Happening! Northbrook
  "Whole Foods Deerfield April Calendar"
• What's Happening! Highland Park and Highwood
  "Whole Foods Deerfield April Calendar"

Great Imaginings, Inc.
An Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation
P. O. Box 101
Northbrook, Illinois 60065-0101
847.480.8998

© 2008 Elana Ashley, Ph.D.