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Sheryle Bolton
named CEO of Sally Ride Science
WHEN THE SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPANY FOUNDED BY AMERICA’S FIRST WOMAN ASTRONAUT, Sally Ride, sought a new
CEO following Ride’s July 2012 death, the firm looked no further than Berry College Trustee Sheryle Bolton (68c). In Bolton, Sally Ride Science found an experienced corporate executive and businessstrategy consultant with an acute understanding of the education market. “Sally Ride Science has been a leader in the science, technology, engineering and math – or STEM – education movement,” Bolton said when her appointment was announced. “I am excited for the opportunity to further Dr. Ride’s vision of inspiration and leadership while also developing new opportunities for growth and innovation.” Launched in 2001, the company creates high-quality science programs and materials that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Bolton previously served as CEO of Scientific Learning Corp., an educational technology company that develops scientifically validated reading programs based on neuroscience research. As CEO, she led the growth of the company from pre-product launch to a highly successful IPO (Initial Public Offering of stock). She also has extensive experience as a director of private and public corporations in technology and financial services. Directors & Boards magazine recently named her a “Director to Watch,” while Watermark, a Silicon Valley organization for technology executives, honored her as a “Woman Who Has Made Her Mark.” Stanford Business School published two cases about her career for use in its entrepreneurial studies program. After attending Berry, Bolton earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in linguistics from the University of Georgia and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. She served Berry as a member of the Board of Visitors from 2004 to 2006 and has served on the Board of Trustees since 2006.
Management, a division of United Capital Financial Advisers. Andrew “Drew” Arrington (98C), chaplain/captain with the U.S. Army, relocated to Fort Bragg, N.C., with wife Allison and daughters Anna Claire, Lizzy and Kate after a three-year assignment in Germany. Shannon Ingram Rush (99C) and husband John announce the June 2, 2012, birth of their first child, Isaac Fletcher.
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Philip Mills Herrington (99C) earned a doctorate in history from the University of Virginia in August 2012. He works as a special collections research fellow at the University of Virginia School of Law.
2000s Kimberly Benefield (00C) and husband welcomed son Sawyer Rylan on Feb. 17, 2012. The couple has two other children, Kaylee (4) and Tate (3).
Jamie Crowe Schroer (00C) and husband John welcomed son John “Isaac” on May 24, 2012. Isaac joined siblings Lauren and Aaron at the family home in Kennesaw, Ga. Laura Heaven (00C) and Sally Heaven announce the Sept. 15, 2012, birth of daughter Bryn Gabrielle, who was welcomed by older siblings Lily and Henry to the family home in Takoma Park, Md. Autumn Ginn (01C) was selected as Teacher of the Year for Shiloh Elementary School in Gwinnett County (Ga.). Catherine Craig Takeuchi (01C) and husband Jim welcomed daughter Evelyn Elizabeth on July 31, 2012. The family lives in Woodstock, Ga. James Garner (02C) received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in August 2012. Tannika King Wester (02C) married Adam Wester on Oct. 20, 2012, at Darlington School’s Morris Chapel in Rome. Lindsey Brackett (02C) and husband Joshua welcomed fourth child Augustus Harmon Deforrest on May 1, 2012. Gus joined sisters Madelynne, Annabelle and Amelia at the family home in Clarkesville, Ga. Joshua is chief financial officer for Access to Capital for Entrepre neurs, and Lindsey blogs regularly at www.brackettfamilyrandomacts. blogspot.com. Tommy Murphy (02C) is director of residence life at BirminghamSouthern College. He previously worked at Boston University and Dartmouth College. He earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia in 2007. Russell Hunt (02C) and Dana Migliore Hunt (01C, 07G) announce the birth of their second child, Anthony Coy, who was born May 25, 2012, weighing 7 pounds, 3.9 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. Anthony joined big brother Andrew Thomas at the family home in Cartersville, Ga. Melissa Mackenzie Marks (02C) and Daniel Robert Marks (98C) welcomed son Harrison Robert on July 29, 2012. The family resides in Roswell, Ga.
Lori Jennifer Tipton (05C) and Robert Kenneth Lester were married July 17, 2012, at Our Lady of the Snows Chapel in Girdwood, Alaska. The couple resides in Anchorage, where Lori is news director for KTBY/KYUR and Bob is a morning radio show co-host for KWHL-FM. Gina Bastone (05C) received a master’s degree in information studies from the University of Texas at Austin in August 2011. She is a social sciences librarian at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. Lisa Ferrone (06C) of Atlanta graduated magna cum laude from Life University in 2011 with a degree in dietetics. She is a resource dietitian for Sodexo in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Emily Stewart (06C) and husband Daniel announce the Sept. 22, 2012, birth of son Schuylar Grey, who was welcomed by older brother Ryder Wayne to the family home in Adairsville, Ga. Emily graduated with an Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in July 2012. Katie Latimer Knowles (07C) and husband Matt announce the July 7, 2012, birth of son Levi Andrew, who joined sister Addison (2) in the family’s Woodstock, Ga., home. Susan Cunningham Tatum (08C) and Matthew Alan Tatum were married June 3, 2012, at Lindsay Street Hall in Chattanooga. The wedding party included Amanda Adams Winstead (07C), Megan Geren (08C) and Ellen Dutro Hearn (09C). The couple lives in Chattanooga. Cade Strippelhoff (09C) and Lindsey Haines Strippelhoff (09C) announce the June 1, 2012, birth of son Caleb Levi.
2010s John Tatum (10C) graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. Drew Highsmith (10C) and Jenny Mischler (10C) were married June 23, 2012.