Barbara Cervone

Barbara Cervone moved to the Rogue Valley five years ago after 50 years in the urban Northeast. She spent her professional career championing public schools that serve all students well. A passionate writer, she has Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Education degrees from Harvard University. Read her “Postcards from the Rogue Valley” at postcards-from-the-rogue-valley.blog. Email Cervone at cervone.barbara@gmail.com.

Ashland youths experience theater as a creative act

In the heart of Oregon Shakespeare country, Empowered Arts Ensemble participants study before the performance how to connect on stage — and collaborate on their own play.