Sherry Norfolk — Artist Profile & Philosophy

… the finest teacher of the modern craft of storytelling. Period.: -- Carmen Deedy, storyteller & author
… possesses an "ebullient style and energetic command of stage, adding a freshness to time-held folk tales and modern yarns.: --Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Eth-Noh-Tec (more)

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Sherry:

holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Masters in Library Science
received a 2011 National Storytelling Network Oracle Award for National Distinguished Service
has received national awards from the American Library Association, the Association for Library Service for Children, the National Association of Counties, and the Florida Library Association
has been named "2010 Outstanding Artist in Residence" by the Tennessee Arts Commission's Value Plus Schools
is on the roster of several State Arts Councils (links below), a testimony to her value in the classroom and as a student workshop leader
is past Chair of the Board and President of the National Storytelling Network
has performed at schools, libraries, festivals and conferences, including:
- Singapore International Storytelling Festival & Congress
- Singapore American School
- Hong Kong International School
- Surabaya International School
- TalkStory Conference in Waikiki, Hawaii
- International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee
- Florida Storytelling Camp