Cindy Rivka Marshall Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston

I help school leaders with issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I consult on the design of facilitated school assemblies and coach speakers from marginalized groups to share their personal stories. "This work is transformative" says one Head of School, and effectively builds empathy.

Gorse Mill Studios, Needham, MA

I consult with schools, congregations and organizations on story-based approaches to education, diversity and self expression. I present storytelling performances to all ages, and sell audio recordings of folktales. I offer workshops in storytelling skills, and coach people wishing to enhance their storytelling skills.

Dancing Tree Story Workshop

I teach educators how to use storytelling effectively

Needham, MA

I offer workshop series "Grow Your Stories" for tellers of all levels of experience to work in depth on a story and prepare it for performance.

Needham, MA

I offered a monthly group coaching session called Stories in Progress for storytellers to bring their works in progress and used group improvisational techniques to help them develop their stories.

Winchester, MA

Helped design an innovative model that uses story modalities to build relationships across all sectors in the congregation. Resident Storyteller for all ages. Offer family education programs for grades 1-6.

Winchester, MA

Consultant on Story Based Learning and educational vision, developing an innovative model for multi-generational congregational learning at this supplemental synagogue school.

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States

Consulted on and Directed an Oral History Project for the church community, including training in oral history interviewing, editing interviews and designing a book of photos and interviews.

Newton, MA

I consulted on a year long, temple-wide theme: "Roots and Routes: We All Have Stories," and offered talks, performances, workshops, Story Coaching and facilitated a community story sharing for Shavuot.

Greater Boston Area

Worked with Boston area synagogues on innovations in their educational programs. I consult on story based modalities for learning across all ages, intergenerational and systemic connections.

Wellesley, MA

Trainer and Consultant for residential faculty on Story-Based techniques for facilitating students' reflection on learning. Responsible for designing overarching plan leading to culminating event for students to share stories about their experiences.

Waltham, MA

Impact Boston, BIMA, Genesis are three of the programs I have worked for. I teach story eliciting, listening and telling skills, and how to facilitate Reflection Circles. I train and mentor community educators and interns in story sharing techniques. Multiple goals include: building community, deepening their sense of purpose, using stories to process.

Newton, MA

I documented Project Based Learning experiences in four Boston area congregational schools

Greater Boston Area

I produced, directed and edited numerous documentary video productions for non-profit organizations such as Elizabeth Stone House, Equity Institute, Roxbury Community Health Center and more. I also independently produced award winning documentaries that were broadcast, cable cast, and distributed internationally.