| Certified in
Trauma Counseling, Lorna has used harp for healing,
works with at-risk teens, abused women, and communities
in crisis. |
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Lorna
has been telling stories professionally since 1985.
She is an award-winning storyteller and author of the award-winning
"Medieval Tales That
Kids Can Read and Tell." An international storyteller, Lorna
performs and presents
workshops at schools, libraries, museums, festivals and conferences among other
venues. Her performances include traditional and original stories and songs for
all ages. She often incorporates music in her programs.
Lorna specializes in Medieval and Colonial American studies, Scottish tales and
also works extensively with at-risk youth and healing through story. She was
nominated in 2004 for United Way and Univera Health Community Hero Award
and named Hopevale Incorporated's Volunteer of the Year for
2005. Lorna holds a certificate in trauma counseling.
In addition to her other accomplishments, Lorna is a keynote speaker, workshop
leader, artist, historian, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Creative Studies
for Young Children, as well as a Masters in Special Education. Lorna is the founder and Executive Director of
Crossroads Story Center, Inc,
a not-for-profit reaching at-risk youth through storytelling.
She is a member of Spin-a-Storytellers, National Storytelling Network, National
Network for Youth, Northlands Storytelling Network, League for the Advancement
of New England Storytellers, VASA, Scottish Storytelling Center and the Healing Story Alliance.
The National Storytelling Network honored Lorna with the 2006
Oracle Award for exemplary leadership and service and
significant contributions to community through storytelling.
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