Lorna's storytelling has brought recognition from many educators, festival planners, storytellers, and of course, children.

On her performance . . .

?Your performances were absolutely delightful?.A number of evaluations named you as one of their favorite tellers. I expected your performances to be wonderful.  You did not let me down.?   -- Peg O?Sullivan, Festival Director, Connecticut Storytelling Festival

?Your story was told beautifully. It was the work of an artist.?  -- Jay O?Callahan, Storyteller

?You could hear the proverbial pin drop as the group of normally lively and squirmy fourth graders hung on this storyteller?s every blood-chilling word.   These were no ordinary ?ho hum? Halloween stories.  Ms. Stengel?s ability to bring her characters and stories to life with vivid description and innate flare had this audience on the edge of their seats.  As any fourth grade teacher can tell you, that is no easy task.? -- Carolyn Fischer, Teacher of the Gifted.

Lorna?s storytelling skills have been honed and crafted by years of working directly with young listeners?.(She) is a beautifully polished performer who has worked hard to learn not just the surface of the stories she tells, but the heart and meaning of each tale.? --  Kate McClelland,  Assistant Director and Director of Youth Services, Perrot Memorial Library

?You told a wonderful story about the rain. That?s the one I like best. It was kind of scary and I am use to scary stories. I read them all the time?you are a wonderful storyteller. I would like for you to come back again.?  -- Amy in third grade

?Dear Mrs. S.  I was excited that you came. I like the stories you told. You are a fabulous story teller.  Come my magic stomach, make Mrs. S come back!?   Second grader

On her skills as an educator turned storyteller . . .

?Lorna has a wonderful way with storytelling which enables the children to produce rich, descriptive words of their own.  By using creative drama, Lorna helps the children focus on their five senses which provides them with a solid springboard from which to write stories of their own.   We loved it.?  -- Second Grade Team, International School at Dundee

?Mrs. Stengel is highly skilled in her ability to work as a storytelling teacher.  The seven week program helped reinforce E.S.L. skills with my Hispanic students.?  -- Mrs. Mrs. DeLaRosa, Edgerton School

?What a magical evening we had with Stories by the Fire.  You have a gift for working with children; our teachers always appreciated your input and leadership?Thank you so much for bringing your delicate touch to the launching of a storytelling tradition at CFS.? -- Kim Tsocanos, Head of School, Connecticut Friends School

As a workshop presenter . . .

?An absolutely wonderful, inspiring workshop with endless positive possibilities. I love it and am inspired to use more creative drama.?

?Her exploration of character and setting before telling the story was fascinating.? -- Attendees at a creative drama workshop

?Everyone loved the workshop. I must tell you that they (preschool directors) were so delighted because their teachers began telling stories the following week and were delighted with the results.?    -- Dorothy Killoran, Director, Happiness Pre-School