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ounder and CEO of Optimize International Steve Lishansky started his leadership development business in the Boston area in 1992 with the intention and commitment to transform leaders’ and their teams’ ability to create extraordinary results with their people on a consistent basis. With a strong desire to help clients be more congruent with their best talents, capabilities, and resources, Steve began putting his principles and practices to work to produce profoundly powerful results for them and their organizations. “I had used my previous companies as my laboratory,â€? Steve said about setting the stage for forming his own executive coaching CPF FGXGNQROGPV DWUKPGUU Ĺ‘+ JCXG UVWFKGF YKVJ UQOG QH VJG ITGCVGUV IGPKWUGU CPF OCUVGTU KP VJGKT ĹżGNFU CPF YCU KPVGPV QP putting my inspiration, insights, and wisdom to use for a greater impact in the world of leadership and teams.â€?

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The foundation of the company is built around several core offerings and remarkable effective training and coaching programs: • The Becoming an Indispensable Partner Program ™ - Keys to Creating Greater Impact, Value, and Results in Every Important Business Relationship; • Leading Self, Leading Others ™ - Dynamics of Personal and Interpersonal Leadership Effectiveness; • The Vision to Reality Program ™ - How to Manifest Your Highest and Best Talents, Capabilities, and Resources; • Get Paid for Value ™ - How at Attract, Win and Retain Clients Who Happily Pay You What You Are Worth; • The Executive Coaching Experience – The Keys to Maximizing Your Leadership Potential, Impact, and Results.

Steve also offers one the most unique and powerful strategic impact facilitation programs for senior executive teams and boards of directors: • The Strategic Alignment Process ™ - Beyond strategic planning, this facilitated experience generates the clarity, focus, alignment, and impact that executive teams need to produce the most important organization results.

Steve primarily works with the top, corporate clients while also overseeing the development and distribution of the company’s core intellectual property. Development responsibilities include the design of programs for clients, customization of trainings, creation of facilitation protocols and plans, and strategy for online and digital delivery of key intellectual property. His client delivery work focuses on elevating with his coaching, consulting, and facilitation services. These include helping them lead change in 7

their organizations, coaching individual senior executives and high potential future leaders, leading trainings for executives and senior client relationship managers around the world, and improving the alignment of and communication on leadership teams.

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Steve’s pioneering, breakthrough work has been delivered all over the world to leaders and managers from more than 40 countries. Clients love his ability to rise beyond cultural and political limitations to engage them in the most powerful and profound human skills, talents, and capabilities. Steve helps his clients and their companies communicate far more successfully, build exceptional professional relationships, create Indispensable Partner ™ relationships with every key client, produce profound executive team performance and results, and coaching and leadership development that accelerates and optimizes the performance of top executives, their teams, and their organizations.

to his understanding of human dynamics, allowing him to test and apply his body of universal principles that have produced profound results all around the world.

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teve’s hands-on experience as a leader in a range of entrepreneurial and professional ventures has provided a proving ground for his principles and practices. He was the founder and managing partner of Mark Allen Associates, a OWNVK RGTUQP FKXGTUKĹżGF OCPWHCEVWTGTĹ?U TGR DWUKPGUU EQXGTKPI all of New England, from 1976-78. He was senior VP of sales and marketing for Illuminations, Inc., an innovative gift and toy design and sales company from 1978-83, growing the company over 1500% in that time. He was the founder and CEO of SoMuchFun, Inc., a toy creator and wholesaler to retailers around the globe from 1983-91 before founding Optimize International in 1992.

Steve is co-author of the 2006 book, /CUVGTU QH 5WEEGUU, and the author of the cutting edge book based on his Indispensable Partner ™ methodology, 6JG 5QWTEGU QH /KUEQOOWPKECVKQP, “My quest has been for the ultimate in human dynamics; the published in 2014. He’s a member of the programming leverage principles that work for professionals and leaders committee for New Talent Management Network in Boston, and anywhere and everywhere,â€? Steve said. “My teachings are has previously served as president of the large New England consistent everywhere we work because we are focused on Chapters of the National Speakers Association and The the universalities that produce optimum human performance, International Coach Federation. Steve founded and was the effectiveness, and exceptional performance. My clients want GZGEWVKXG FKTGEVQT QH 6JG 'ZGEWVKXG %QCEJKPI +PUVKVWVG VJG ĹżTUV what works best in every situation, versus culturally driven coach training school focused exclusively on executive coaching techniques that fail under scenarios.â€? and leadership development. He is a graduate of Empire State College of SUNY with a BA in Liberal Arts, concentrating on lways focused on accelerating a client’s speed of success business and spirituality. He also completed the three-year and level of impact, Steve works with them so they are Ontological Design Course graduate level program and is OQTG GHHGEVKXG KP CFFKPI UKIPKĹżECPV XCNWG VQ VJGKT QYP EGTVKĹżGF KP VJG NGCFKPI CUUGUUOGPV VQQNU 9QTMRNCEG $KI CPF clients and organizations. He knows that success is always Predictive Index. about adding immense value to the people you work with. He says that it’s also important to challenge yourself to grow and Steve has built a life he says he is “thrilledâ€? to be living, one that DGEQOG DGVVGT CNN VJG VKOG CPF VQ ĹżPF VJG OGPVQTU CPF EQCEJGU incorporates doing work he loves, challenging himself to grow who can guide you in the service of accelerating and expanding with new learning and adventures, and having the time and your skills, impact, and results with everyone you deal with in presence with his family and friends. Building the practices that business. Mostly, he says, love what you are doing because generate a healthy mind, body, and emotions full of vitality that nothing is as wonderful as doing what you love and what you enable him to continue growing as a person and a professional, are talented at. he also challenges himself to embrace the best possibilities of every new day. He is a proud husband to his amazing wife, Terri Over the years of working with top performers around the Port, a channel sales manager for Ciena Corporations and they world, Steve coined an axiom to explain why many of his best have four remarkable children between them. The eldest, Julie, clients were already the “superstarsâ€? of their organizations: “It is is attending graduate school for her master’s degree in social always the best who are most committed to being betterâ€?. He work after completing her service as a Peace Corps volunteer found that it is invariably the champions, the best of the best, in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Their daughter, Jennifer, is the and the top performers who are always looking for the extra OCPCIGT QH FQPQT TGNCVKQPU HQT VJG INQDCN PQP RTQĹżV 5GGFU QH edge to grow and stay at the top of their success. These are Peace, headquartered in New York City. Son, David, a talented the professionals who challenge everyone to step up to a higher musician, is currently enrolled in the music industry program at level, and they have been instrumental in expanding Steve’s Northeastern University, while Harry is in high school at Bishop own growth and development. Working with world-class Guertin in Nashua, New Hampshire. leaders and teams all over the globe has added dimension 8

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Clarify, focus on, build agreement around, and communicate as much as possible the importance of aligning their vision, mission, goals, and strategies to produce the best and most meaningful results. Too many organizations suffer from a massive lack of clarity and agreement around what is important and valuable. A well aligned and communicated vision, mission, and values are the best drivers of meaningful goals and strategies. The failure to have clear reasons why the chosen goals and strategies are the best possible choices produces a lack of congruence, alignment, commitment, and engagement, and ultimately, inferior results. Great leaders never allow this to happen.

To be of the greatest effectiveness and success, planning of strategy must be in alignment with the company’s vision, mission, and goals.

The less clear that the vision, mission, and goals are, the more the planning looks like a dense exercise in throwing things against the wall and seeing what sticks. This is truly inadequate maximizing impact and success. However, too many organizations refuse to acknowledge how poor and/or broken their strategic planning process is, which is easily corrected if the key principles for effectiveness are employed.

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There are excellent examples of leadership who we need to engage to be mentors in the process. Classroom learning needs to part of the process, supplemented extensively by opportunities for action learning, cohort group discussion, facing meaningful business challenges, and outstanding coaching and mentoring.

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The lack of mutual trust, respect, open and honest communication, and ability to have clear, meaningful, and valuable outcomes leaves people in the position of renting their body for money. That is what too many employees feel like today and it erodes the passion and engagement that are critical in getting the best from the people we work with CPF HQT 2GQRNG YCPV OGCPKPI HWNĹżNNOGPV CPF VJG CDKNKV[ to contribute to something worthwhile. In the long run, that matters even more than the paycheck.

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We still have an industrial revolution era educational system where we ask students to do the same things, conform to the same rules, and be rated for their ability to regurgitate standard answers. I call this a near total waste of time and talent, if not absolute failure in this day and age where innovation, teamwork, and creativity are the hallmarks of the biggest successes. What we need is to learn to take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually, to be in relationship with other people and to work on a team. In a world where all the information you could want is available on Google, knowledge is no longer power.

CONTACT: Steve Lishansky CEO, Optimize International Hollis, NH steve.lishansky@optimizeintl.com http://www.optimizeintl.com (978)369-4525 10

John Blackwell Senior Production Cook, Main, Kitchen, VA Medical Center Brockton, MA

Not afforded the luxury or option to complete high school, John L. Blackwell Sr. quit school after the eighth e grade to help earn money for his family’s well-being. John’s father, who was a sous chef at the Taunton Inn in Taunton, Massachusetts, would bring him to workk with him from time to time and John would watch as he created dishes for customers. customers In 1959, John began working with his father at the Inn. Hired as a pot and pan washer, it was a foot in the door to making money and contributing to his family. Soon after, the Inn lost one of its cooks and he was promoted and trained as a line cook, which lasted until 1963 when he decided to join the US Air Force.

While serving in the US Air Force, John was able to earn his GED. By the time he exited his military duties in 1969, he landed a job working at the Red Coach Grille in Middleboro, Massachusetts as a chef. Two years later he changed jobs to become broiler cook on the night shift at Barrachis Restaurant in Dedham, Massachusetts. There, he worked the broiler, sautéed, did the meat cutting, and baked the bread, as much as 800 loaves a day.

By 1972, John had acquired a position at Little Jim’s Restaurant as their chef. Two years into working for them, the owner was ready to retire and sell the place. So John decided to buy to take a chance and he bought it from him. Becoming the owner and chef of his own restaurant, Lena’s LaCasa, in Providence, Rhode Island, he ran a very successful business for over 10 years.

Serving up some of the best beef and steak dishes, to seafood, chicken, veal, and pasta, John was running a great restaurant that he poured his heart and soul into. Lena’s LaCasa was well-known by locals and was even written about several times in the local papers for their great food. But in 1982, the local bridge near his restaurant had closed, ultimately causing his restaurant to close its doors.

“If it had not been for the City of Providence closing down this bridge, I believe I would still own and run this once very successful business,” John said.

With his head held high, John had no choice but to move on. Over the next 12 years after his business closed down, he worked for several more restaurants as a kitchen manager, chef, marketing manager, sauté cook, head chef, night supervisor for an airlines, and ran a catering business with one of his bosses. He even organized and coordinated the CHEERS Boston party for the State House in 1993.

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John had his ups and downs, but he never quit.

At a certain point in John’s career, he was ready to get closer to home where he grew up in Massachusetts. He applied for the VA Medical Center in Brockton. Now a senior production cook since 1995, he is working at the highest grade the kitchen could employ. John’s role with the VA is to take responsibility for HQQF UGTXKEGU VQ HQWT JQURKVCNU *G KU IKXGP C URGEKſE COQWPV of food that must be prepared in the time allotted, while also meeting and following all health and safety requirements and procedures. He still can’t believe that it’s been nearly 25 years CNTGCF[ UKPEG JG ſTUV CRRNKGF ő+ JCXG TGOCKPGF KP VJKU ECTGGT ſGNF DGECWUG QH VJG UCVKUHCEVKQP that I receive from my job. I am a very ambitious person and have a strong desire to excel at my career. I love to please people. But in order to make it in this industry, you must have the proper schooling and education. Without the proper GFWECVKQP KV KU UKIPKſECPVN[ JCTFGT VQ UWEEGGF Œ ,QJP UCKF YJQ attended Cook and Bakers School and Meat Cutting School in Chicago, Illinois while serving in the military.

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My favorite meal to prepare is Italian food. While I am preparing this meal, it brings back fond memories of my mother cooking in the kitchen. She would bake and tell me stories. She was the original “Momma Mia�.

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Working at the VA is cooking on a very large scale. I will prepare hundreds of meals in a day. The meals that I prepare are all the same for that day. When I worked in a restaurant, it was a one John earned a Service Award in September 2011 from the by one order; each meal was different. Even though I produce VA Medical Center for 20 years of service. He has earned the same meal 400 times working at the VA, I take pride in each PWOGTQWU %GTVKĹżECVGU QH #RRTGEKCVKQP QPG QH YJKEJ YCU one because I know it is being served to our veterans. named In Recognition of a Job Well Done from the VA. He also GCTPGF C %GTVKĹżECVG QH #RRTGEKCVKQP HQT FQPCVKQPU OCFG VQ VJG &KF [QW GXGT EQPUKFGT VGCEJKPI EWNKPCT[ CTVU! Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2007 and 2009, was named Patriot Yes, I have considered teaching culinary arts but I, unfortunately, of the Year in 2008 and again in 2011 for contributing to the never found the time to do this. I have many years of experience Help Hospitalized Veterans organization, as well as an award that I would love to pass on to other potential chefs and be for contributions made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America in somewhat of a mentor.

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Residing in Taunton, Massachusetts with his wife of over 20 years, John loves his life. His children and grandchildren all live locally and he loves to spend time with his entire family whenever he can. He loves to play “Brain Games� on the computer to keep him sharp, engages in current events, and collects coins. “I am in a people pleasing industry,� John said. “Food makes people happy one person at a time. The satisfaction I receive every day is enough for me. Looking back, it was worth all the hard work to get there. Putting in the effort is part of achieving your dreams. It should never be taken lightly.�

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My advice to the younger generation looking to work in the food industry is to make sure you stay in school and get a proper education. Without the basic building block of education, your path in life will be harder than it already is. If I had a choice as a youth to remain in school, I would have. But during the

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1940’s, when your parents needed you to work and earn money, you quit school and worked without thinking about your future. In today’s world, all children are allotted the opportunity to complete school. So my advice is to take every opportunity for education and run to it.

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“THE BEST PART ABOUT WORKING IN HOSPITALITY IS MAKING EACH PERSON HAPPY AND FEELING SATISFIED. EATING GOOD FOOD CAN MAKE A PERSON FEEL BETTER AND PUT THEM IN A HAPPIER MOOD.

I LIKE TO TRY TO PUT EVERY PERSON IN A GOOD MOOD WITH FOOD!�

CONTACT: John L. Blackwell Sr. Senior Production Cook, Main, Kitchen, VA Medical Center Brockton, MA cindychefette@gmail.com 13

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Dennis was contacted by a writer who saw his information on the website; she was interested in having him edit a short story she had written. When he explained that he was not a professional editor, she insisted he give it a try. Loving the end result, she inspired Dennis to consider starting his own editing business. After the edit of a full-length novel and its writer’s accolades, Moneysaver Editing was born. Ĺ‘+ JCXG YQTMGF HQT QVJGT RGQRNG CPF CIGPEKGU O[ GPVKTG ECTGGT Ĺż PCNN[ + ECP VCMG KV GCU[ CPF DG O[ QYP DQUU YJKNG FQKPI something I love,â€? Dennis said about starting his editing business. “I really enjoy helping writers make their manuscripts become the best they can be.â€?

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“Dennis has edited 4 books for me. I had DGGP NQQMKPI HQT NQPI [GCTU VQ Ĺż PF C ITGCV GFKVQT CPF + Ĺż PCNN[ HQWPF QPG Thanks, Dennis!â€?

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“If you are looking for an editor, I highly recommend Dennis. He is great at what he does and is a master of the English language. He keeps after you until your book is the very best it can be. Thank you for your knowledge and patience.�

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Always going that extra mile for clients, Dennis will sometimes assist in the publishing process as well. Because publishing can be complicated, he and the writer will act as a team helping each other until the process is completed.

9JGP JG ſ TUV UVCTVGF QWV &GPPKU EQWNF PQV JCXG KOCIKPGF a scenario where he would not complete a manuscript and see it to completion. But after experiencing snags and writer disagreements, Dennis has learned to accept bumps KP VJG TQCF JCU DGEQOG OQTG ƀ GZKDNG CPF KU EQOOKVVGF VQ constantly improving in his craft. To date, Dennis has edited 40 manuscripts from approximately 25 different authors, and of those manuscripts, over 25 have been published, three have been recipients of gold medals, and one was the recipient of a DTQP\G OGFCN HQT GZEGNNGPEG KP ſ EVKQP In addition to editing writers’ books, Dennis sends free marketing information via his Moneysaver Marketing Minutia Museletter to over 600 writers and publishing others. Dennis has even tried his hand at writing; two of his poems can now be found in Intertwine by Angie Merriam.

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You should spend as much time marketing as you do writing. “Initially, I thought that editing a bestseller or a book that makes The publishing industry is like a giant haystack and only you VJG DKI UETGGP YQWNF FGĹż PG C ITGCV GFKVKPI ECTGGT Ĺ’ &GPPKU can help your books rise to the top and get noticed. admitted, “but then I realized that a great editing career is one 9JCV GNUG ECP [QW FQ HQT OG CPF CV PQ EQUV CU [QW ENCKO! in which I do my best to help others succeed.â€?

I may be able to help you with marketing, book formatting, cover After graduating from Port Jervis High School in New York, design, back cover blurb, and book reviews, all at no cost, as Dennis attended Orange County Community College where he promised. earned his associate’s degree. Transferring to State University of New York-New Paltz, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in 9J[ FQ [QW GFKV WUKPI XQKEG TGEQIPKVKQP UQHVYCTG! Voice-recognition software speeds up my editing by 10 to 20%, Psychology. saving you money since I charge by the hour.

Volunteering at his local library’s bookstore twice a week, Dennis helps by shelving books and recommending various 9KNN [QW EJCTIG OG HQT CP[ RJQPG EQPUWNVCVKQPU QT VKOG favorites to eager readers. An avid reader himself, Dennis also YG URGPF VCNMKPI CDQWV VJG GFKV! enjoys camping, hunting, and spending time with family and Absolutely not. Making your book the best it can be is more friends. important to me than money.

Married for over 40 years, Dennis and his wife Carla have three children, Mireille, Michelle, and Michael. All three are married; two have four children between them, Zoe, Lucas, Diego, and Mikey. Michelle stays busy taking care of her husband, Joe, his brother, Josh, and their dog, Max. Family means everything to Dennis and he is proud that his children are doing the very best they can at their jobs and as parents, trying to raise their children in a loving, nurturing environment.

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“Lois and Herbert De Rose, Dennis’ parents.

My Mom and Dad always told me how proud they were of me. I honor them here....437.�

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“Dennis edited AND NOW A WORLD for me. Not only did he do a ITGCV LQD GFKVKPI UVTGPIVJGPKPI UGPVGPEGU CPF FGVGEVKPI Ć€ CYU DWV JG also followed up with personal interest, making valuable suggestions for marketing at no extra charge.â€?

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“As a writer, it is very important to have an excellent editor. An editor that is not only a master of the English language and it’s syntax, but also one that cares about and understands your story. Dennis gets involved, making your book the best it can be. He’s not there to rewrite your thoughts, but simply there to make your thoughts clearer to your potential audience. A great editor indeed.�

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CONTACT: Dennis De Rose Editor Moneysaver Editing Middletown, NY dderose@hvc.rr.com http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?id=150139 845-343-4110 16

John A. Wells, MD, MBA %JKGH 'ZGEWVKXG 1HĹżEGT /GFKECN &KTGEVQT Melchizedek Medical, PLLC Waco, TX

%JKGH 'ZGEWVKXG 1HĹżEGT CPF /GFKECN &KTGEVQT of Melchizedek Medical, PLLC John A. Wells, /& /$# JCU GPLQ[GF C ECTGGT KP VJG OGFKECN ĹżGNF since he began his residency in 1979. Educated at the University of Texas at Austin, John earned his BA in 1974. He obtained his MD at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in 1979 and immediately started his internship followed by his residency at United States Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. John returned to Texas in 1990 and began residencies in the anesthesiology department in Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center and Baylor College of Medicine. In 1992, his residency at Baylor was subspecialized in cardiovascular anesthesia and pain management. It was during his time at Baylor that his peers encouraged and challenged John to thrive in a high-pressure environment, promoting the organizational skills and the work habit he continues to display today.

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Between his residencies, John spent three years in the US Army serving at Darnell Army Hospital in Ft. Hood, Texas.

Beginning in 1984, he served as medical director for both the city of Brownsville emergency medical services (EMS) and for the University of Texas emergency medical technician program (EMT), while performing his duties as a full-time emergency physician for six years, throughout the state.

innovative medical model and systems, McLennan County UCXGF OKNNKQP KP VJG ĹżTUV OQPVJU CHVGT KORNGOGPVCVKQP Over the last four years the county has saved an estimated $4.5 million while both the daily population and the severity of medical conditions have continued to increase.

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Academy of Pain Management in 1991, followed by earning the title of medical director for the Valley Pain and Rehab Center In 2012, John obtained his MBA in Health Services Management from Texas Tech University’s Rawl College of Business. He in 1996.

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John has successfully created an organizational model in correctional medicine that improves the quality of care at a reduced cost for medical services in the industry. Despite all obstacles and discouragements, he has overcome administrative and political barriers that were necessary in order to acquire the essential monies to establish healthcare services and reduced the county’s jail medical expense budget. As a result of his 18

Correctional medicine is providing healthcare service to incarcerated individuals in the jails and prisons in our country.

The healthcare service includes medical, dental, and mental healthcare.

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As long as Americans continue to become incarcerated, I believe the future of correctional medicine will continue to be a viable and consistent industry, as healthcare for the incarcerated is a constitutional obligation.

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CONTACT: John A. Wells, MD, MBA %JKGH 'ZGEWVKXG 1HĹżEGT /GFKECN &KTGEVQT Melchizedek Medical, PLLC Waco, TX 956-434-9303 19

Armand Sepulveda Freelance Cameraman at Various Companies (Sun Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports) Gainesville, FL

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This new major allowed him to volunteer as a student cameraman and he loved it. He started out shooting baseball games and soon branched out to other sports and events, such as concerts and graduations.

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Armand now works mainly as a freelancer for sports outlets like ESPN, SUN Sports, FOX Sports, and others; but he’s also in the National Broadcast Society (NBS) at UF, working with his peers and classmates to put together student-run full-length shows‌ 20

“We just produced a show called “Off University�, which I was the Director of Photography for.�

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He always tries to surround himself with production outlets that work in the same area he does, such as Studio 601, Gatorvision, Pink Sneakers Productions, etc. As a freelance cameraman, Armand works on many different events and TV trucks. The crew of people he works with is always changing, including the director.

“Making them proud is my biggest goal and I don’t intend on disappointing them in anything I do.�

“I’m the eyes of the director. Without cameramen, the director would not know what was happening and would not be able to put together the broadcast you see on TV. All live TV broadcasts are conducted by directors, who are all-seeing, but cameramen are crucial to the director being omniscient and letting the audience forget that there is a team behind the scenes making sure the broadcast is great.�

For anyone interested in the broadcast industry, Armand warns that you must maintain a thick skin. “This industry’s toughest aspect can sometimes be the people in it. Due to high stress levels and potentially millions of people watching, perfection is a requirement. If anything is messed up because of you, there’s nothing stopping the crew and your superiors from letting you know that you screwed up. And most of the time, it’s harsh. However, you can rise to the top if you stay dedicated and continue to keep pushing forward.�

During his free time, Armand loves to read and exercise. “Will Smith once said that these two things are very important, because there is no problem today that wasn’t around before we were born. The answers can be found in books, if you take the time out to read. Also, during intense exercise, everything in your body is telling you to stop and quit. Exercise is practice for pushing past that and strengthening your determination.�

Armand strives to become the best cameraman who ever lived. “I always strive to be bold, tenacious, and enthusiastic and take what I do very serious. I want readers to know that if I’m the cameraman on an event they’re watching, they should be ready to enjoy the show, because you will have 100% of the crews’ effort.â€? *G ĹżPFU VJCV OQUV RGQRNG CTG WPJCRR[ KP NKHG 0QV DGECWUG VJG[ aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit. “I understand that wanting to be the best cameraman of all time is a lofty goal, but I understand that if I miss, at least I will be remembered as an amazing cameraman who left viewers in awe.â€?

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And he lives his live by one simple credo. “We depend heavily on technology to broadcast events, so when a piece of equipment is broken or lost, this can throw a big monkey wrench into the whole show. This has happened to me personally and whether it’s my camera not working right or software not updating, one thing that sets me apart from my EQORGVKVKQP KU VJCV + CNYC[U ĹżPF C YC[ CTQWPF KV /QUV RGQRNG accept that the equipment is broken and wait for someone to help them. However, my proactive approach to solving problems has really made me stand out.â€?

Through it all, Armand’s greatest professional inspiration is his brother (Joey), who is 13 months older and has autism. “I’ve always had to make sure that Joey was taken care of and this has continued into adulthood. My brother can’t comprehend why I’m always gone, but I know it’s so he never has to worry about anything for his entire life.�

“LIFE IS SHORT! ACTING ON YOUR FEARS AND GOING THROUGH A LITTLE PAIN IS UNAVOIDABLE, SO EMBRACE IT. FEAR AND PAIN ARE AVENUES OF GROWTH, BUT AT

THE END OF IT, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE WISER OR HAPPIER, BECAUSE IT WORKED OUT.

IT’S A WIN-WIN SITUATION.�

CONTACT: Armand Sepulveda Freelance Cameraman at Various Companies (Sun Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports) Gainesville, FL Armandsepulveda@yahoo.com (954) 687 4037 21

Ric C. Flitton Partner, Executive Vice-President, Ketrina LTD/Corbin’s Preservernade LLC St. Louis, MO

While attending a church service one Sunday, Ric C. Flitton was instructed by the sermon to share something with a fellow churchgoer sitting next to them. Reaching deep into his pocket, Ric exchanged business cards with the man on his left. At the time, neither of the two fully realized how deeply this would impact their lives. But such a simple gesture resulted in what would soon become an amazing friendship and business partnership. “After meeting Leon Corbin in church and hearing his testimony for creating Preservernade, I knew I was all in,� Ric said about partnering with him in his business venture. “I admired his passion, wisdom, and desire for a healthier, simpler cooking sauce that has the same gourmet results every time.�

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Ric supports the Operations and Environmental Remediation Project, Radiation Protection Program, and the Environmental Radiation Protection Program, where he leads, manages, and supervises the development, implementation, and oversight of the programs, ensuring regulatory and programmatic compliance with all state and federal regulations. “Regardless of the industry you are in, keep your eyes wide open and do not let opportunity pass you by,â€? Ric suggests. “Always keep a positive attitude, never quit, and make goals that are challenging but achievable. If you are passionate about NGCTPKPI [QWĹ?NN ĹżPF VJCV MPQYNGFIG EQOGU KP OCP[ YC[U CPF you’ll also realize that your talents and skills can be transferred HTQO QPG ĹżGNF VQ CPQVJGT Ĺ’

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Preservernade reduces salmonella and is the only known cooking sauce in the world to do that. All-natural herbs and In the nuclear career as well as the food and beverage spices inclusive to one bottle, Preservernade comes in multiple industry, Ric has learned to how important it is to develop the ƀCXQTU KU UKORNG VQ WUG CPF RTQXKFGU IQWTOGV TGUWNVU GXGT[ ability to adapt to a variety of different cultures, while remaining time. No additional seasonings or oils are needed. Just focused in ever changing and challenging environments. His shake well, pour, heat, and eat. The award-winning sauce is CDKNKV[ VQ GCTP RGQRNGU VTWUV CPF TGURGEV JCU DGPGſVGF JKO KP perfectly blended. No cooking experience needed, it’s simple both careers. Ric always keeps an even keel, and with fairness for everyone, just follow instructions. and honesty as a starting point, he has found success in always treating others with respect.

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Beginning in the fall of 2014, he began pursuing his doctorate in the School of Supernatural and Ministry, which will allow him to be a better disciple and church leader. Volunteering for ministry activities at his church, Ric ushers, paints, cooks, and donates both time and money. He supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and several other missions and charities close to his heart.

Trusting that the Lord has a plan for him, Ric recognizes that when one door closes it’s for a reason, and another will surely open. Ric recognizes that it was God who directed his path through a simple gesture of exchanging a business card with a stranger, and now it is he that is most thankful for that very powerful sermon in church that Sunday.

Preservernade has special blended formulas of all natural herbs and spices and trade secrets that allow us to continuously lower the sodium content.

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Preservernade reduces salmonella, reduces freezer burn, and restores freezer burnt meats, poultry, and seafood. It can be used for multiple purposes with proven success.

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“I am just an ordinary man, always seeking opportunity with a desire to learn,� Ric said simply. “I have worked hard my entire life, striving for greatness. I knew that if I just kept moving in the right direction it would eventually lead me to success.�

Once your meat is thawed and rinsed with clean water, pour enough Preservernade into a Ziplock bag or sealable container and soak. Preservernade begins to permeate the meats KOOGFKCVGN[ YKVJQWV KPLGEVQTU VQ CFF ƀCXQT QT RQWPFKPI KV YKVJ C mallet to tenderize.

Ric loves to travel, see new places, and meet new people. With a passion for learning scripture and spending time outdoors, he looks forward to being able to enjoy both even more with the freedom and residual income that will come with the success of Corbin’s Preservernade.

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Yes, it is FDA approved. Currently, our domestic patent is pending and our international patent is complete.

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CONTACT: Ric C. Flitton Partner, Executive Vice-President Ketrina LTD/Corbin’s Preservernade LLC St. Louis, MO info@corbinscooking.com http://www.corbinscooking.com 636-336-6315 24

Steve C. Gostin, M.Ed.

Vice-President of Operations and Marketing, Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs; Adjunct Professor, Art Institute of California Santa Ana, CA

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a food and beverage manager position in a Native American Gostin, MEd took a position as a door host at a local sports bar gaming complex. Steve had the privilege to work under General called Legends in Long Beach, California. Learning the ins and Manager Richard Kline, a true leader and manager who taught outs of the business, Steve quickly moved inside and learned Steve the importance of knowing the difference between the how to tend bar. While his intention was never to remain in the two. Crediting Richard for giving Steve the skills and know how JQURKVCNKV[ KPFWUVT[ JKU RNCP VQ GPLQ[ C ECTGGT CU C RQNKEG QHĹżEGT he has today is a true blessing. unfortunately, never panned out due to injury. Thankfully, his When Steve started to experience changes in hospitality due to career in the restaurant business was thriving. the downturn of the economy, he knew he had to make some Ĺ‘6JG TGUVCWTCPV KPFWUVT[ KU C FKHĹżEWNV QPG VQ YQTM KP CPF + PGXGT adjustments. Failing to recognize the importance of education envisioned I would make a career of it,â€? Steve said about the in his younger years, Steve decided to attend college while UVCTV QH JKU ECTGGT Ĺ‘5KPEG O[ ĹżTUV FQQT JQUV RQUKVKQP KP working full-time. In 2009, he received his Bachelor of Science +Ĺ?XG ITQYP KP XCTKQWU ECRCEKVKGU ĹżPCNN[ NCPFKPI VJG TQNG CU XKEG Degree in Business Management, followed by a 2010 Master’s Degree in Education, both from the University of Phoenix. president of operations and marketing with my company.â€?

After tending bar for about 15 years, Steve was promoted through the ranks to bar manager, general manager, director of operations, and operations manager for some very large country and western nightclubs in Southern California. He then enjoyed working as a general manager for several restaurants, but found that as he got older, it was becoming more and more FKHĹżEWNV VQ OCKPVCKP VJG NCVG PKIJV NKHGUV[NG VJCV YCU TGSWKTGF KP all of these roles.

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After graduating with his graduate degree, Steve found his way into teaching culinary and hospitality management at the Art Institute of California in Orange County, and is now serving as a mentor through the University of Phoenix. With a renewed passion for the industry, Steven quickly opened his eyes to new QRRQTVWPKVKGU ĹżPFKPI GZCEVN[ YJCV JG YCU NQQMKPI HQT KP ,GTT[Ĺ?U Wood-Fired Dogs.

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Too often, people get stuck in the past and continue to make the same mistakes. Steve has been challenged to overcome past mistakes and learn from them. He has had to make changes to become a better leader, which has allowed him to grow as a professional. He makes a conscious effort to be open and learn new and better ways of doing things, bringing him the success he enjoys today.

An amateur graphic designer, Steve has done some work for a variety of businesses, including many of the current graphics and marketing materials used for Jerry’s. Steve enjoys creating new designs, for businesses and friends alike.

As the vice-president of operations, I focus on the overall operations and what we need to improve upon in service. I have to analyze costs and expenses and ensure we maximize the bottom line.

Hands down, it’s about people. Everything we do is about the people, whether it is our team partners or our guests.

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Balance your life and have the down time you need to reenergize yourself. You can only do so much in a day and the work will still The quality of family life for someone working in the hospitality be there tomorrow, so just make sure you prioritize effectively KPFWUVT[ ECP DG FKHſEWNV DWV HCOKN[ VKOG KU XGT[ KORQTVCPV VQ so you don’t waste time. But most importantly, open a savings Steve. He has coached his son’s little league team, and enjoys account! playing ball with him as much as possible. He has also cut out some time to volunteer with his children’s school festival for the 9JCV UJQWNF C [QWPI OCPCIGT QH JQURKVCNKV[ MPQY CPF past three years as games chairman and marketing chairman. WPFGTUVCPF! 9JGTG UJQWNF JKU QT JGT HQEWU NKG! While the festival preparation takes up a lot of his time during Remember that this is hospitality, and we provide a service, VJQUG ſXG OQPVJU QH RNCPPKPI 5VGXG DGNKGXGU KV KU YGNN YQTVJ KV while wanting our guests to have the best possible experience Steve and his wife Joy have been married for four years. He when dining with us. However, also remember that this is a has three children, Hope, 15, Grant, 12, and Chase, 3. Steve business and we are in business to make money. feels extremely blessed that his blended family has so much love for one other, making it easier for Steve to push harder and *QY KU VJG JQURKVCNKV[ KPFWUVT[ FQKPI KP 1TCPIG %QWPV[ become a better husband, father, and businessman.

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operation.

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I can see us growing Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs and becoming the CEO. I believe in the concept and I believe in myself and what I can accomplish. I know that the next chapter in my life will change my life as well as the lives of my wife and children.

CONTACT: Steve C. Gostin, M.Ed. Vice-President of Operations and Marketing, Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs Adjunct Professor, Art Institute of California Santa Ana, CA steve@jerrysdogs.com 714-542-1325 27

Patrick “Skypilot�

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One of the biggest challenges for Patrick currently is managing his full-time military obligations and his business obligations.

While having a constant stream of repairs moving in and out of his shop, it can sometimes feel very overwhelming, but he works diligently to meet all the needs of his customers in a timely fashion and never bites off more than he can chew. “It’s a wonderful feeling to see the smile on a customer’s face when you restore that family heirloom back to working order,â€? Patrick CFFGF CDQWV VJG LQ[U QH KPVGTCEVKPI YKVJ VJG RWDNKE Ĺ‘'ZRGTKGPEKPI VJG GZEKVGOGPV GZRTGUUGF D[ C DW[GT QH VJGKT FTGCO ĹżTGCTO KU equally exciting.â€?

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work with all makes and models like Patrick does. Either way, the research aspect is extremely important.

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Earning his BA in Psychology from California State University in 1986, Patrick went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary in 1990, and later a second Master’s Degree in Counseling from Loyola College KP *G JQNFU IWPUOKVJKPI EGTVKſECVKQPU KP JCPFIWP TKƀG CPF UJQVIWP VJTQWIJ VJG #OGTKECP )WPUOKVJKPI +PUVKVWVG UKPEG KU C EGTVKſGF NCY GPHQTEGOGPV CTOQTGT VJTQWIJ VJG #OGTKECP )WPUOKVJKPI +PUVKVWVG UKPEG CPF KU C EGTVKſGF ſTGCTOU CRRTCKUGT CNUQ VJTQWIJ VJG #OGTKECP )WPUOKVJKPI Institute, since 2011.

Married to Peggy Genseal, an assistant manager for a retail store in Warrensburg, they have two children together, Christopher, a bulletsmith at Sierra Bullets in Sedalia, Missouri and Kimberly, who works at the breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Patrick has instilled in his own family, and hopes to instill on the next generation, an appreciation for the freedoms that this EQWPVT[ RTQXKFGU VJG UCETKĹżEGU VJCV JCXG DGGP OCFG VQ RTGUGTXG them, and the danger that taking them for granted can cause.

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My goal is to build my business large enough that I can accommodate apprentice gunsmiths, ensuring that this important industry is healthy long into the future.

What are the positives of owning your own business?

As the owner you get to set the tone for your business. You get to establish the priorities for your business and shape the dayto-day operations to meet those priorities.

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The negatives of business ownership are that you are responsible for all that happens within that business. As President Truman has said, “The buck stops here!�

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CONTACT: Patrick “Skypilot� Genseal Owner, Skypilot Gunsmithing, LLC Warrensburg, MO skypilotgunsmithing@gmail.com http://www.skypilotgunsmithing.com 660-441-7483

Eddy V. Perez 2TGUKFGPV %JKGH 'ZGEWVKXG 1HĹżEGT Millennium Maintenance Systems Valencia, CA

Born in Guatemala City, Eddy V. Perez came to America with his mother and siblings at the age of 14 with the hopes and anticipation of a better life. His father, however, had passed away when Eddy was just 9-years-old. Not knowing the language and unfamiliar with the culture, Eddy and his family settled in to the sunny state of California, in the town of Los Angeles. It was 1980.

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quickly, Eddy remained in position for 10 long years, beginning in 1991, learning the many ins and outs of the business. Though he loved all that the job offered, including job security, a decent pay, and health insurance, there were a few downsides to his role as district manager, too. Eddy found himself traveling on an airplane, on average, 100 times throughout the course of the year from city to city. Married with two small children at home, it had become taxing on him and his family. He missed his wife and daughters.

By 2001, Eddy had come to the realization that if he wanted to be with his family more, he would have to do something different.

He would have to give up his job as the district manager for the LCPKVQTKCN ſTO CPF FQ UQOGVJKPI GNUG *KU IKTNU YGTG ITQYKPI WR quickly, and he knew that he wouldn’t get those precious years DCEM 5C[KPI C FKHſEWNV IQQFD[G VQ C ECTGGT YKVJ C EQORCP[ that gave him so much, Eddy decided that it was time to start his own business. It was now or never.

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It has been 13 years already, and Eddy and his team have come a long way. In the very beginning, he worked from the trunk of his car and frequented the local coffee house to do RCRGTYQTM YJKEJ QHVGP UGTXGF CU JKU QHſEG #U VJG DWUKPGUU grew, he had to develop the infrastructure all by himself, adding components one at a time. He learned to oversee every aspect of the organization’s functions, from marketing and advertising, to hiring staff, to getting his hands dirty in the daily grind of clean-up projects. Now, with more than 140 employees beneath him, Eddy’s role has changed quite a bit, but he still willingly performs the many necessary tasks that keep Millennium Maintenance Systems up and running, and never complains about the amount of work he is overseeing from one day to the next. After all, that’s what being a business owner is all about.

Boasting over 100 combined years of experience in building maintenance and janitorial experience to serve its customers, Millennium Maintenance Systems offers more than just mopping and cleaning. They are a full-service facility maintenance company, which means they can assist with any type of tenant improvement, construction clean-up, plumbing and electrical clean-up, and much more, and they are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Some of their professional services include: • Green Chemicals and Cleaning Systems • Cutting Edge Janitorial Technology Ĺ– $KQUCHGV[ .GXGN 6JTGG %GTVKĹżGF $5. • Clean Room Environment Cleaning • Cross Contamination Processes and Systems Cleaning Ĺ– /KETQĹżDGT 6GEJPQNQI[ • All Surface Floor Care • Construction Clean-Up • Waste Management • Window Cleaning • Indoor Air Quality Control • Indoor Plant Maintenance • Blind Cleaning • Pressure Washing • High & Low Dusting Due to environmental concerns, the demand to “go greenâ€? has become a big part of Millennium’s cleaning products and services. Thanks to the constant advancement of technology, Millennium strives to offer a wide of these innovative, cutting edge products and services 100% of the time and they are tailored to each client’s unique maintenance needs. The company prides themselves on using some of the best in recycling technology and all of their products and services are TCVGF CU UQOG QH VJG OQUV GHĹżEKGPV CPF UCHGUV KP VJG KPFWUVT[ Wearing many hats as president and CEO, Eddy oversees marketing and new sales, payroll, human resources functions, trainings, budgeting, start-ups, insurance, payables and receivables, business development, and operations, and he even helps repair equipment when he gets a free moment. As a small business owner, it’s important that he be everywhere, all of the time, and it’s equally important that he engage with his employees so that they can understand just how much he appreciates them. He also participates in golf outings and various other events to get his business more recognition within the local community. “I love the responsibilities and challenges of the job. It’s not always easy to meet the obstacles we sometimes face. But I GPLQ[ VJG QHĹżEG YQTM CPF VJG FC[ VQ FC[ TWPPKPI QH VJG DWUKPGUU Ĺ’ 'FF[ CFOKVVGF Ĺ‘+ QHVGP ĹżPF O[UGNH YQTMKPI YKVJ O[ ETGYU JGNRKPI VQ ENGCP ECTRGVU Ć€QQTU YKPFQYU CPF YJCVGXGT GNUG PGGFU VQ DG FQPG + ĹżPF VJG RJ[UKECN YQTM VQ DG XGT[ TGYCTFKPI and it provides me with immediate satisfaction. Sometimes, it KU LWUV PKEG VQ UGG KOOGFKCVG TGUWNVU NKMG VJG ĹżPKUJGF RTQFWEV QH YCZKPI C ENKGPVĹ?U Ć€QQT CPF PQV PGEGUUCTKN[ YCKVKPI WPVKN VJG GPF QH VJG OQPVJ VQ UGG YJCV VJG RTQĹżV CPF NQUU UVCVGOGPV TGUWNVU are.â€?

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with some hard work and effort. This strong sense of values is something Eddy earned from his mother, who taught him all of the many values he posses.

you will swoop right in and steal your business from underneath you. You don’t complain about it, you just do your job and you do it well. The minute that you become complacent is when your business begins to suffer. This is not an option for Eddy. “I have also stayed in this business because I like having the He’s a winner and he believes in earning his keep. ability to help others,â€? Eddy explained. “I have a deep respect “Clients will sometimes break your heart, but you must always for my employees. They work very hard at night, mostly for be willing to jump in and help them whenever they need you,â€? very little pay, and it is a thankless job that goes unnoticed most Eddy admits about the complexity of being a good business of the time. I want to make their lives as good as possible for owner. “Employees will also break your heart in one way or them. These employees work unseen in the middle of the night another and do things you never expected. But you must give ENGCPKPI HCEKNKVKGU CPF OCIKECNN[ VJG QHĹżEGU CPF DWKNFKPIU CTG everyone a second chance and maybe a third chance, and clean the next morning.â€? eventually they will become your most loyal workers, if you’re lucky.â€?

Once Eddy’s crew leaves a site, not many of the clients or their fellow employees acknowledge the hard work and the Eddy is active in his local community with several professional FKHſEWNVKGU VJCV VJG PKIJV YQTMKPI LCPKVQTU OWUV QXGTEQOG OQUVN[ QTICPK\CVKQPU CNN QH YJKEJ VKG KP VQIGVJGT VQ DGPGſV JKO DQVJ because they aren’t visible during regular working hours. Eddy personally and professionally. He is a member of his local feels that it is his duty and his responsibility to remind them Latino Chamber of Commerce in Santa Clarita, where members that they are important people within society and without them get together to promote the success and prosperity of Latino we simply could not function. The industry, he says, does not business owners and professionals and contribute to the allow business owners such as himself to pay employees much well-being of the community. He is a member of the Green money and, usually, most janitors work two jobs just to get by. Council organization, which is committed to a prosperous and 6JG LCPKVQT KU CNUQ VJG ſTUV QPG VQ IGV DNCOGF HQT GXGT[VJKPI sustainable future through cost-effective and energy-saving VJCV IGVU NQUV UVQNGP QT DTQMGP VJQWIJ JG ſPFU VJCV OQUV QH green buildings, transforming the way they design, build, VJG VKOG KV KU PQV VJG LCPKVQTKCN ETGY CV CNN DWV HCWNV QH VJG QHſEG maintain, and operate buildings, homes, and communities. employees. While many of his employees are also immigrants He is also a member of the Building Service Contractors like himself, Eddy is happy to be able to provide employment. Association International (BSCAI), which was founded in the 4GOGODGTKPI JQY FKHſEWNV KV YCU YJGP JG ſTUV CTTKXGF KP VJG 1960’s and represents more than 1,000 member companies United States, learning the language, becoming educated, and from across the United States and throughout 15 countries simply being noticed by society as part of a normal, productive worldwide that provide cleaning, facility maintenance, security, family was sometimes very strenuous, both physically and landscaping and other related services to building owners mentally.

CPF OCPCIGTU 6JG $5%#+ RTQXKFGU EQPVTCEVQT URGEKĹżE GFWECVKQPCN RTQITCOU KPFKXKFWCN EGTVKĹżECVKQPU RWDNKECVKQPU Being a business owner comes with a lot of responsibility. As a members-only purchasing program, seminars, industry the owner you will most likely have to work harder than anyone data, and research and networking opportunities, all of which GNUG ;QW YKNN DG VJG ĹżTUV QPG VJGTG KP VJG OQTPKPI CPF RTQDCDN[ YGTG FGXGNQRGF URGEKĹżECNN[ HQT NGCFGTU KP VJG DWKNFKPI UGTXKEG the last one to leave at day’s end. Eddy says that one of the key contracting industry. components to staying successful once you get there is really dependent on how you treat your employees. Employees, Community involvement is something that Eddy also believes he says, “are your biggest asset.â€? You must always lead the in. Millennium has their own soccer team that they sponsor workers by example. Likewise, in order to establish a reputable annually, and Eddy is one of the team’s players. He also business, you must offer your clients honest service and you volunteers in the Junior Achievement Program for local junior OWUV DG VJG ĹżTUV QPG VQ CEEGRV CP[ UJQTVEQOKPIU high schools. When he has free time for himself, he loves racing road bicycles. He has been riding since he was 10-years-old, Since opening the doors to Millennium Maintenance Systems in a hobby he most likely won’t stray from anytime soon. Being 2001, Eddy, like many other business owners, has experienced active outdoors is something he absolutely loves to do, and the hard times due to the economy, but he learned to push through. weather usually works in his favor.

The biggest challenge he has faced thus far has been competing with other janitorial companies that he says just don’t follow the Throughout Eddy’s career in facility maintenance and janitorial law. These companies that do not follow labor code laws are services, he has developed some unique, time saving ideas also dishonest when it comes to doing business. They make that have spread throughout the industry. While working as KV XGT[ FKHĹżEWNV HQT 'FF[ VQ EQORGVG YKVJ VJGO VQQ $WV JG JCU VJG FKUVTKEV OCPCIGT HQT JKU HQTOGT LCPKVQTKCN ĹżTO JG FGXGNQRGF used it to his advantage because, in the end, his competition a timecard system that was implemented for several years comes and goes, typically not lasting very long in business. He while he was employed with them and was still being used long believes that it is a much better practice to follow the rules and after he left. He also created a color-coded system for various obey the tax laws, labor laws, OSHA regulations, and so forth, cleaning equipment, like cleaning rags and mop heads, to avoid because these rules will ensure that you stay in business for a cross-contaminations of surfaces. After introducing this system long time. to his supplier, he has since seen many other companies taking advantage of his idea. Unfortunately, he never patented his There is also something to be said about diligence. Eddy will idea. The color-coding systems has been in use for over a VGNN [QW ĹżTUV JCPF VJCV KH [QW FQPĹ?V YQTM JCTF VJG IW[ PGZV VQ decade now.

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Eddy views the world as a very small planet where we all must live. His philosophy is that he is willing to do just about anything for anyone, regardless of color, religion, or gender. He is a RQUKVKXG RGTUQP YJQ DGNKGXGU KP HCOKN[ ĹżTUV 'XGT[VJKPI GNUG KU secondary. “Since I was a child, I have always felt like a leader. I remember organizing bike races and soccer matches and handing out diplomas that I had made myself,â€? Eddy said happily. “My professional inspiration is not to be rich, to retire at the age of 55, or to have the largest company, but to continue to work until the last day of my life. I feel like I have a lot to teach to the new generation of kids, but more than that I will continue to learn until I take my last breath.â€?

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No. Some companies operate legally and some do not.

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This is a company that does not hire sub-contractors to do their jobs.

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This is a company that hires other companies to clean for them.

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Cynthia S. Johnson Assistant Professor and Director QH 2TKPEKRCN %GTVKĹżECVKQP )QP\CIC University Spokane, WA Lifelong educator Cynthia S. Johnson started her teaching career in 1995. While she did not originally set out to become an educator, her interactions with some remarkable people led her down that path. “Education is in dire need of people that truly care about kids, advocate for them, and are willing to develop the best culture for teaching and learning; even when there are ĹżPCPEKCN QT QVJGT TGUVTCKPVU NKOKVKPI VJGKT QRVKQPU Ĺ’ %[PVJKC said about her profession. “Educators set the foundation HQT UVWFGPVU VQ GZRNQTG FTGCO RWTUWG VJGKT ĹżGNFU QH KPVGTGUV and shape future career choices. The children, along with a deep desire to develop better schools, are the two main TGCUQPU + CO UVKNN YQTMKPI KP VJG ĹżGNF VQFC[ Ĺ’ After earning her BA in Elementary Education, Cynthia started her career at Tieton Middle School in Washington as a teacher. The school principal showed her how extraordinary school leaders should be, was fortunate enough to work with amazing educators, and had wonderful children to teach.

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Two years later, Cynthia moved to south Texas and became assistant principal, then principal, in a small town outside of Corpus Christi for the next six years. She attended Texas A&M University during that time and earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Today, Cynthia is back in Washington working as an assistant RTQHGUUQT CPF FKTGEVQT QH RTKPEKRCN EGTVKſECVKQP KP VJG 5EJQQN QH Education’s Department of Educational Leadership at Gonzaga University. To ensure that she is providing the highest quality of education, she participates in both the School of Education and Gonzaga University committees, works collaboratively with colleagues on program development and change, writes about educational issues, and presents at conferences.

Cynthia has worked to develop an online program for principal EGTVKĹżECVKQP VJCV RTQXKFGU NGCTPKPI QRRQTVWPKVKGU CPF FKTGEV CRRNKECVKQP KP VJG ĹżGNF *GT OCKP HQEWU KU VQ FGXGNQR NGCFGTU that know how to build trusting relationships, make data driven decisions around the various needs of students, develop a culture of teaching and learning that values cultural diversity, and addresses the need to close the achievement gap.

Also working on an online principal academy that focuses on strategies and practices to turn around struggling schools, Cynthia’s goals are to create positive school change and build capacity in others through trusting relationships and collaboration. Her hope is to reach practicing administrators in the region, nation, and worldwide that want advanced learning opportunities.

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the students, teachers, and administrators. “Students are the core of the profession and should always be the main focus of any decision made in schools,� Cynthia said. “The talented and proactive teachers and administrators that I’ve worked with and learned from throughout the years have kept me inspired, challenged, and driven to be better both professionally and personally.�

Being a caring and supportive individual, Cynthia works with others to achieve their professional goals and aspirations.

She has a strong work ethic and wants to provide the best educational opportunities for everyone she works with. When professional expectations seem daunting and beyond her abilities she doesn’t quit, but instead works hard to push herself passed her own perceived limitations.

Cynthia has faced all of her leadership positions with the knowledge that much of the learning will come through trial and error. She has gained the most experience when taking risks, stepping out of her comfort zone, and, at times, failing.

By making mistakes she has, as a result, learned how to be more effective. “Know who you are and always work towards being your best self. If you live by integrity and know your values you will never be ashamed of the person you are,� Cynthia said with conviction.

Throughout her career, Cynthia has worked with and supported students with two books: +ORTQXKPI 9TKVKPI 3WCNKV[ 6JTQWIJ 5GNH #UUGUUOGPV; and ,QWTPCN 9TKVKPI KP /CVJ! 9J[ 0QV! She is currently working with two more students on two additional books, which have already been accepted for publication: 7UKPI .KIJV CPF %QNQT 9JGP &GUKIPKPI %NCUUTQQOU; and 7VKNK\KPI 2TQLGEVU VQ 'PICIG 5VWFGPVU. Through collaboration with colleagues and students, as well as on her own, she has written publications that can be found in #ECFGOKE 4GUGCTEJ +PVGTPCVKQPCN 4GENCKOKPI %JKNFTGP CPF ;QWVJ +PVGTPCVKQPCN ,QWTPCN QH *WOCPKVKGU CPF 5QEKCN 5EKGPEG and %WTTKEWNWO KP %QPVGZV As a leader in education, Cynthia also participates in conferences. Some of the topics she addresses include: problem solving for educational leaders; utilizing action for school improvement; approaching problems as possibilities for transformation; transformational learning through technology; and action research. As a continual student herself, Cynthia’s research interests include action research in the school setting, school leadership, technology and online/blended learning, effective teaching teams, and school morale and team building. %[PVJKC YCU C ſPCNKUV HQT VJG 6GZCU 2TKPEKRCN QH VJG ;GCT CYCTF presented in Austin, Texas in 2007. She was also awarded the Leading for Professional Learning Award in Boston, Massachusetts and the Jeanne Foster Wardian Leadership in Education Award from the School of Education at Gonzaga University in 2013.

Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys traveling, gardening, exercising, and most importantly, spending time with her husband and children. She values what little free time she has, and loves to

relax at home. Whenever possible, she participates in locate events such as the MS Walk and other activities that support the community.

Cynthia is an editorial board member with EdTechnology Journal and the Journal of Arts and Humanities, an executive member of Northwest Washington Educational Leadership Consortium, and an active member with American Association of University Professors and Washington Council of Educational Administration.

Married to her husband John for 20 years, Cynthia and John’s daughter, 19-year-old Jessica, attends the University of Washington and is studying business with a concentration in marketing and accounting. Their son, 16-year-old Andrew, is a sophomore at Mount Spokane High School who is very passionate about baseball.

“I strive to do my best work and to inspire others to do the same. I care about people and encourage others to take risks to reach for their dreams.� *QY FQ [QW UVC[ EWTTGPV YKVJ VJG EJCPIGU CPF UJKHVU KP *QY FQ [QW UGG VJG RTQITCO GXQNXKPI KP VJG PGZV GFWECVKQP! [GCTU! I do a lot of reading. I have memberships with organizations that keep me informed with educational changes and trends from around the country and the world.

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The predictors for success would be strong organizational skills, the capability to advocate for themselves, and a willingness to get involved in all learning opportunities.

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Christine Sapio Physics Teacher and FIRST Robotics Coach Coconino High School Flagstaff, AZ

Combining her love of science and children, Christine Sapio decided during her freshman year at Northern Arizona University that she wanted to become a physics teacher. She honed her skills by teaching summers at Girl Scout Camp and US Space Camp to get as much experience as possible.

Christine knew she had chosen the right path because she thrived on the energy, enthusiasm, curiosity, and the obvious growth she saw in the children she taught. “My efforts as a teacher are rewarded when I see that light bulb go on,â€? Christine said about her love for the profession. “I adore seeing a tangible difference in the lives of my students, whether it’s a better understanding of science, a feeling of UWEEGUU QP C FKHĹżEWNV EQPEGRV QT VJG UWFFGP TGCNK\CVKQP VJCV their dreams are in reach because of something I have taught them.â€?

After graduating with honors from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Physical Science and Secondary Education, Christine was hired at Coconino High School in the Coconino Institute of Technology (CIT) program in 2006 as a freshman physics teacher. CIT is a three-year accelerated course of study in science and engineering, and challenges students to integrate what they learn in their science classes by creating engineering projects, and culminates in a semester-long senior capstone project.

Inspired by her love of science, and teaching mentor Dave Thompson, Christine brought the FIRST Robotics program to Northern Arizona. This mission of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is to “Transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes.� Over the past six years, 39 39

Christine has mentored dozens of elementary and high school coaches and teams and ran competitions that have impacted thousands of students in 40 cities statewide and outside of Arizona.

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs Christine has helped create have a deep connection to the Flagstaff, Arizona, community and surrounding areas. CIT is in its 14th year and has maintained an outstanding reputation for rigorous and exciting curriculum and experiences. Christine’s personally mentored high school team, the CocoNuts, teach summer programs, volunteer at events, and serve the community. The CocoNuts are the 5-time winners of the highest regional honor in FIRST, the Chairman’s Award. With her guidance, the 26 seniors who have graduated from the CocoNuts have collectively earned over $3.5 million in scholarships and 100% of them are attending college, most of them pursuing STEM careers. “I hope my passion and enthusiasm leaves a lasting mark on my community that continues long after I have stopped teaching,�

Christine said about one of her greatest wishes. “I am trying to leave a positive impact on science education, knowing that students that otherwise wouldn’t have had the chance are able to learn science in a way that is exciting and relevant.�

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In the same way I want to see students assessed more authentically, our teachers need to be evaluated on what actually takes place in the classroom, including daily routines, successes, and struggles, and not just on a single exam given at the end of the year.

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I’ve never seen another program that can inspire such creativity, dedication, and passion in students: this program literally changes lives. When students are inspired to make a difference, there’s nothing they can’t accomplish.

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I created an easy to use guide for FIRST Lego League coaches called “FLL in a Nut Shell� and an accompanying 2-day professional development workshop. The goal is to empower coaches to be successful and give teachers ideas on using FIRST in the classroom.

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CONTACT: Christine Sapio Physics Teacher and FIRST Robotics Coach Coconino High School Flagstaff, AZ csapio@fusd1.org http://www.fusd1robotics.org http://www.fusd1.org/chs http://www.azftc.org 928-773-8200 ext. 6493

Dr. Elise Bourne-Busby

Retired Elementary School Principal Bryant Elementary School Teaneck, NJ

Motivated to be a successful role model for her children, Dr. Elise Bourne-Busby was determined to continue her professional growth and education. A native to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Elise moved to the United States in 1963. As a single mother of three young girls, it was important to her to show that success can be accomplished through education. Ĺ‘+ JCXG DGGP RGTUQPCNN[ KPXQNXGF KP VJG UWEEGUU QH UVWFGPVU YJQO + JCXG VCWIJV QT YJQO + JCXG KPĆ€WGPEGF QT OGPVQTGF VJTQWIJ familial or friendly relationships for over 40 years,â€? Elise said when thinking back on her career in education. “Their tangible UWEEGUUGU MGRV OG KP VJG ĹżGNF QH GFWECVKQP CNN VJCV VKOG Ĺ’ Elise earned her BA of Social Studies from Misericordia University in 1967 followed by her MA in Education from Howard University.

While studying for her master’s degree she worked at Merrill Lynch in the bonds department, both in New York and Washington DC. After graduating from Howard, Elise taught GED courses at the United States’ Department of Agriculture Graduate School and at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland. It was then that Elise was recruited by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to spearhead the changeover of the education sector from the English System of Measurement to Metric Measurement.

During this time she co-authored a book, titled Metric Practice Tests for Everyday Use, along with colleague Dr. Sair Ali Shah. She URGPV ĹżXG [GCTU HTQO VGCEJKPI OGVTKE OGCUWTGOGPV DGHQTG TGVWTPKPI VQ VJG 7PKVGF 5VCVGU Upon her return, Elise spent four years (from 1980-84) as a kindergarten teacher at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary/Middle School in New Jersey and two years (from 1984-86) as an elementary and middle school teacher in the New York Public School district. During this period she wrote articles and co-edited a book, Praying at School, with a Catholic nun, Sister Aloysius Ashby.

In 1986 Elise returned to St. Anthony and spent the next six years as their school principal. She then taught elementary students at Hawthorne School in New Jersey for two short years before spending the remainder of her career as principal at Longfellow and Whittier elementary schools, and Bryant School, an early childhood school, before she retired in 2013.

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Staff documented that Bryant School students from three-year-olds to six-year-olds, with the assistance of parents, read 27,000 books during the 2012 school year and 28,000 books during the 2013 school year.

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Elise is grateful to the Teaneck Board of Education, which allowed her to be innovative and successful and rewarded her with public evidence of her passion for early childhood literacy by renaming the Bryant library The Dr. Elise Bourne-Busby Library.

one from the Jamaica/Trinidad and Tobago 50th Independence Celebrations. She received a Humanitarian Award from Mt. Aloysius College and the Educator’s Award from Montclair State University. She also received a Years of Service Award from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s, Iota Epsilon Omega Chapter as one of the African American principals in Bergen County, New Jersey.

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Memorize mathematics until I get it right, To earn good grades I must do my best Elise’s three girls were always resilient despite their unstable Complete homework, assignments and tests, lives of living in two different countries, moving from a two parent Review, rewrite, correct my mistakes home to a single parent home, and enduring socioeconomic A little care is all that it takes, FKUTWRVKQP CU VJGKT ſPCPEKCN UVCVWU UQOGVKOGU YCXGTGF DGVYGGP Write my full name before I hand in my paper middle class and poverty. Daughter Nakeisha is a commander Practice, practice now, I can always play later, in the United States Coast Guard. She and her husband, Dale, I know that learning is not always fun have three children. Daughter Trinay is an associate director of Most times, its work that gets things done, ſGNF YQTM CPF NGEVWTGT CV VJG 5EJQQN QH 5QEKCN 9QTM CV 4WVIGTU For all my work, I must accept responsibility University. Daughter Charisse is an occupational therapist in And demonstrate daily, how smart I can be, the New Jersey Public Schools and is married to Christopher.

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Elise was awarded the Outstanding Administrator Award by the United Passaic Organization in 1990. That same year she was Elise is most grateful to her parents, Reginald and Ivy Bourne the chairperson of Communities in Schools, a national dropout (deceased), and her siblings and their spouses for their prevention program. Misericordia University awarded Elise the continued support. Originally from Guyana, Reginald and Ivy were well-known for overcoming adversity and being community Alumni Achievement Award the following year. helpers. They have been her lifelong inspiration.

In 1997, Elise earned her Doctorate of Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Her research focused on improving success in kindergarten by implementing an appropriate component of the Communities in Schools program.

She was awarded the Geraldine R. Dodge Fellowship Award for Principals in 1997, too.

Elise developed a CD entitled Caricom, which means Caribbean Community and Common Market, in collaboration with the staff of Whittier School and members of the Teaneck Technology Department. The CD features all the Caribbean countries of Caricom and is a visual aid to inform the elementary school population about Caribbean countries and cultures. She also developed a disciplinary form, Becoming Self Smart, based on the theory of Multiple Intelligences originated by Howard Gardner. In 2004, Elise was invited to present her disciplinary program at the Joan L. Curcio International Women’s Leadership Conference at Exeter College, Oxford University, England.

Throughout her career Elise has been acknowledged with several different awards, including four Community Service Awards, two from Trinidad and Tobago Independence Celebrations, one from New Jersey Carnival Committee, and 42

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The acquisition of professional skills for giving an organization clear direction with achievable goals, and stamina to maintain compassion, role-modeling, and daily visible support for teaching and learning.

James L. Haluck

Upper School Science Instructor Boys Latin School of Maryland Baltimore, MD

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“The profession of education requires knowledge of your subject matter but, more importantly, it requires social interaction with a diverse group of children,” James said. “A sense of humor and patience, combined with a positive outlook are essential, but you cannot expect your salary to represent success.”

James realized over the years that students need more models than critics. As an instructor you must be able to hold yourself to the standards set for your students. Each day is a learning experience for the teacher as well, noting that teachers always have an opportunity to interact with interesting young people of diverse interests, talents, and personalities. Yet, many of James’s challenges have had little to do with the students. External issues such as budget cuts, integration, heavy student loads, and UEJQQN U[UVGO TGUVTCKPVU NKMG C NKOKVGF VKOG HQT EQPVGPV FGXGNQROGPV QT KPUWHſEKGPV TGUQWTEGU YGTG CNYC[U JKU DKIIGUV ITKRGU Teaching at an all-boys private school, James teaches chemistry, honors chemistry, physics, advanced placement chemistry, and honors forensic sciences. He plans, delivers, and assesses daily lessons for upper school students and is responsible for providing experiences for young men to develop a complex understanding of their world at an atomic and molecular level.

“I like to provide experiences in the application of science concepts in the real world,” James said about his teaching style. “Most of these experiences are highly interactive lab investigations or projects.”

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in Maryland. He taught for thirty-three years in the public sector.

He’s also had the pleasure of serving as athletic coach, athletic director, science department chair, and in various committee memberships.

Though he lost his wife in 2010, James does enjoy spending every spare moment with his three children, six grandchildren, and his great-grand child. When he’s with them, he gets to teach them about life, something far more important than any school subject.

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boys with ability in the sciences and encouraged them to take AP sciences to prepare for careers in engineering and medicine. Over time, I am happy to say that I have successfully encouraged many, many students to pursue the sciences.

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My ideal retirement would be warm beaches year around with, perhaps, a part-time job being a tour guide on an educational vessel. Of course, family would have to be nearby.

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Jeannette Pauline-Gojny Kenny

Career Technical Education Educator 8KUVC 7PKĹżGF 5EJQQN &KUVTKEV Oceanside, CA

If you ask Jeannette Pauline-Gojny Kenny why she picked education as a career path, her answer would be, “education picked meâ€?. She started out with a successful career in the arts, with positions like art and creative director, graphic designer, and working in public relations, advertising, and marketing for EQTRQTCVG CPF PQP RTQĹżV QTICPK\CVKQPU $WV KV YCUPĹ?V WPVKN JGT EQORCP[ YCU FQKPI C RTQLGEV HQT VJG 8KUVC 7PKĹżGF 5EJQQN &KUVTKEV (VUSD) in 1992 that Jeanette was asked to teach Desktop Publishing for their adult education program. A year later, one of the VSUD high schools was looking for an instructor, and the rest, as they say, is history. “Being an educator is my true calling. The combination of students’ continued enthusiasm and exciting developments in technology and education has kept me engaged as a teacher for over 20 years,â€? Jeannette said about switching careers.

For the next 15 years, Jeannette taught adult students in the evening, high school students at VUSD Rancho Buena Vista, an all-boys school, and was an adjunct professor at Palomar College, a local community college.

In 2008, Jeannette joined the founding faculty for Mission Vista High School, which opened its doors that following September. A unique, dual academy, students take four classes per semester, completing eight classes each year. With dual Academies of Art and Communication and Sciences and Technology, Mission Vista’s curriculum is based on career technical education. In the new school, Jeannette’s tasks became varied, including the development of digital arts and new media programs and assisting with branding the school.

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the high school have been career technical education (CTE) educator and yearbook advisor. As a CTE teacher instructing Digital Arts & New Media, it is Jeannette’s goal to prepare her students for life after high school. In her classroom, she bridges traditional art with digital art, and utilizes Corel Painter and Adobe Creative Suite software (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and InDesign). In addition, Jeanette integrates professional expertise in pre-press, graphics, marketing, and business experience into the Yearbook curriculum, and works with the students and staff to present the unique culture and GXGPVU FGſPKPI VJG JKIJ UEJQQN Jeannette has earned numerous awards and has been recognized for outstanding efforts as an educator. Some of the awards include ROP Teacher of the Year, Vista Golden Apple Recipient, Vista Teacher of the Year, San Diego County Fair Teacher of Excellence, and Spotlight and Showcase Award for Mission Vista High School, and she was also recognized as a *KIJN[ 3WCNKſGF 6GCEJGT D[ 5VCVG QH %CNKHQTPKC Engaged in creative arts her entire life gave Jeannette the ability to visualize, develop creative processes, and be a creative thinker and problem solver. Creative arts taught her that without risk taking, there is no growth, and that striving for perfection is part of the process in developing the craft. When Jeannette was in school, she was not great at taking tests, but she was a good student with a passion for self-expression.

These very important life skills she learned long ago are all things that Jeannette tries to instill in her students today.

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Linda Renee Beckham Retired Teacher Wichita Falls, TX

For 28 years Linda Renee Beckham worked in classrooms of public education. She taught in a variety of different settings, including early childhood, high school technology, resource math, and for all subjects in a self-contained, deaf education class. She covered every grade level from parent-infant home-based instruction to high school seniors. Each year brought new assignments and a new set of students, and Linda loved every minute of it. “I really thrived on being able to help struggling students become active participants in the classroom,� Linda remembers. “I felt a special connection with my students, and loved seeing them make progress, watch them overcome subjects they struggled with, and see how my teaching strategies and methods made a difference in their lives. The more my struggling students progressed and excelled, the better I enjoyed teaching.�

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Starting out as a long-term substitute teacher, Linda work in elementary, junior high, and high schools for deaf education teachers in Illinois, Wyoming, and Colorado. In 1985, Linda started working full-time in Brownwood, Texas for Pre-K through 2nd grade students in deaf education, self-contained programs, and then with mainstream junior and senior high school students with resource math part-time.

Moving to Wichita Falls, Texas in 1993, Linda spent the next 20 years teaching many grades and subjects in several locations.

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After two years at the junior high, Linda decided it was time for C EJCPIG CPF UJG OQXGF KPVQ VJG VGEJPQNQI[ ĹżGNF YJGTG UJG began teaching mainstream TechLab classes. These classes were an overview of many software programs and hands-on learning activities at the junior and senior high levels. After six years teaching in this capacity, the district moved Linda back to elementary level to instruct basic math and dyslexic reading OGVJQFU HQT VJG NCUV ĹżXG [GCTU QH JGT ECTGGT +V YCU FWTKPI VJKU VGCEJGT VTCKPKPI RGTKQF VJCV .KPFC YCU ĹżPCNN[ FKCIPQUGF YKVJ dyslexia.

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congregation hear just the right blend of sounds at the right volume. She likes to scrapbook, read, knit, crochet, sew, and do pretty much any other type of handiwork that involves a needle. She was also recently named Woman of the Year for National Association of Professional Women for 2014.

An innate part of who she is, Linda has always been passionate about sharing what she knows with others. While teaching, she designed a database for the simple purpose of keeping up with paperwork. Before she knew it, the entire district was using it.

Linda also designed a multiple, color-lined gridded paper that she used to help dyslexic students master handwriting. She freely shared it with others, knowing that it would made writing so much easier for her students.

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“My success lied in the children that learned to talk, read, or work math problems because of my effort,� Linda said happily. “For me, teaching was not something I need to be taught or that I had to learn, but a part of who I was inherently designed to be.

There are some of us who will teach until we die because that is just who we are.�

Linda earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of North Colorado in March of 1980, her Master of Arts in Deaf Education in December 1980, and has UKPEG GCTPGF C 6GEJ #RRU %GTVKĹżECVKQP CPF +PFWUVTKCN 6GEJ %GTVKĹżECVKQP 5JG EQORNGVGF UGXGTCN JQWTU VQYCTFU JGT 2J& but never, unfortunately, was unable to complete her degree FWG VQ VJG FKHĹżEWNV[ UJG JCF GPEQWPVGTGF YKVJ VJG URGNNKPI CPF reading comprehension caused by her dyslexia.

There were many teachers during Linda’s formal educational years that did not give up on her and was able to see past her undiagnosed learning disability. Instead, they saw an intelligent child in spite, of the fact that she had given up on herself. Her VGCEJGTU YQTMGF JCTF VQ ſPF C YC[ VQ IGV VJTQWIJ VQ JGT GXGP when she was the last student in the class to catch on. Those teachers are Linda’s heroes. Looking back, she was able to become the supportive, effective teacher she always wanted to be, and, in turn, was able to give her students everything she had, like creativity, effort, and insurmountable energy.

Linda now volunteers at her church in the baby nursery. She is also chairman of the Sound Committee, a group of 4 to 5 people who oversee all services, mixing the input from anywhere up to 32 input devises like microphones, pianos, guitars, drums, keyboards, and cd players or computers so the people in the 49

Married for 33 years to Walter Neill Beckham, they have two daughters, Faith and Emily, who live in Wichita Falls and Grand Prairie, Texas. Linda recently became a grandmother for the ĹżTUV VKOG KP ,WN[ VQ C DGCWVKHWN NKVVNG IKTN CPF UJG NQQMU forward to showering her with love for many, many years.

Reading and math are the most important subjects. If you learn those, you can use them to learn many other subjects.

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Each student’s needs should be individually assessed and then advocated for by a concerned parent.

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Michael Lawrence Segreto Instructional Center Assistant Academic Support Tutor, Workshop Facilitator, Business Division Substitute Instructor Elgin Community College Elgin, IL

While attending Elgin Community College (ECC) to earn his second associate’s degree, Michael Lawrence Segreto received praise from many of his instructors regarding his presentation and teaching abilities, and he was recommended to continue his education to teach at the college level. In 2007, a year after completing his second associate’s degree, one of Michael’s instructors suggested he serve as her in-class tutor, assisting students during class sessions. Not only did his tutoring role grow from there, but his educational career at ECC expanded.

“I enjoy hearing students and colleagues comment that my contributions positively impact the success of their education and the functioning of the college,” Michael said about receiving praise as an instructor.

At ECC, Michael has four main roles: instructional center assistant; academic support tutor; workshop facilitator; and business division substitute instructor. Promoting a positive learning atmosphere to encourage academic success, Michael brings his quick wit and punning ability to the classroom.

In addition to assisting students with computer related coursework, /KEJCGN CFOKPKUVGTU EQWTUG RTQſEKGPE[ CPF /KETQUQHV 1HſEG 5RGEKCNKUV %GTVKſECVKQP GZCOU VQ ECPFKFCVGU *G CNUQ ETGCVGU CPF revises instructional and informational materials for the college and provides in-class, private, and online assistance to students.

Dedicated to a successful educational career, Michael possesses and maintains a lifelong commitment to learning new material and new techniques. If a course is upgrading to the next edition or version of a textbook or computer program, Michael must stay current on the new material. And because learning techniques differ from student to student, Michael can adjust his existing teaching techniques and formulate new ones to assist a struggling student.

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Finding the best techniques to help students learn can be a challenge for Michael, as it has no immediate or universal solution. But the more time Michael spends with students, the more he familiarizes himself with their learning styles and the GCUKGT KV KU HQT JKO VQ EJQQUG VJG DGUV ĹżVVKPI VGEJPKSWGU VQ JGNR them learn the material. “To become a more effective educator, I invite, welcome, and accept feedback from students and colleagues,â€? Michael said. “I treat positive and negative feedback as a constructive opportunity to evaluate and improve my professional and personal image at ECC.â€?

Over the last seven years at ECC, Michael has made several URGEKſE EQPVTKDWVKQPU VQYCTFU JKU UWEEGUU CPF VJG UWEEGUU of other educators and students. In 2007, during ECC’s International Week, Michael presented a lecture, called Hello China, based on research he gathered while visiting China on behalf of the International Scholar Laureate Program’s (ISLP’s) Delegation on Business. The presentation walked through the process of visiting China to conduct business as a United States employee; it focused on communication and the interpretation of actions and speech in a different culture.

A couple years later, Michael was asked to coach a group of ECC students to deliver award-winning presentations at the annual Illinois SkillsUSA championship, an event in which students at 15 colleges and universities test their technical skills against their peers and industry standards. Under his CFXKUGOGPV ĹżXG ''% UVWFGPVU YQP IQNF OGFCNU CPF CFXCPEGF to the national championship, while six other ECC students won four silver and two bronze medals.

In 2008 and 2013, Michael was asked to co-present at the Illinois Business Education Association’s annual conference. His sessions included Technology is the Key to Engaging Student Learning and Engage Students Using Innovative TechnoActivities. Both presentations demonstrated using technology to engage students in interactive activities, learning and reinforcing their knowledge of course content, and practicing soft skills such as communication and teamwork.

Michael also prepared a PowerPoint presentation in 2013 geared to help students manage their time and enhance their study skills. The presentation, titled If Only I Had Time!, was incorporated into a time management workshop offered by ECC’s academic support department.

Michael was recognized for his work with ECC student’s when he was nominated in 2013 and 2014 for ECC’s annual William Foulkes Service Award and Service to Students Award. He is a member of several professional educational organizations, including National Business Education Association, Northern Central Business Education Association, and Illinois Business Education Association. #HVGT GCTPKPI JKU ĹżTUV CUUQEKCVGĹ?U FGITGG HTQO '%% KP Michael attended Northern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems in 1998. He returned to ECC, obtained an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting in 2007, and plans to pursue a master’s 52

to further his professional career in education. /KEJCGN GPLQ[U TGCFKPI PQP ĹżEVKQP YCVEJKPI GFWECVKQPCN television shows, traveling, and any activity that presents learning opportunities. Growing up, he and his family lived in several different states across the US, including Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Illinois. “Success is inevitable when you follow the three D’s,â€? Michael illustrates. “Decision – decide on the result you desire; Dedication – commit yourself to the challenge of achieving your desired result; and Determination – uphold your commitment until you achieve your desired result.â€?

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I suggest to immediately ask questions when they arise, and promptly seek additional assistance regarding anything you don’t understand. I also suggest meeting one-on-one with your instructors and utilizing additional learning services and resources available.

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If I had to recommend only one book, I would suggest The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, though any of Dr. Peale’s books are worth reading. My runner-up favorites by him include The Amazing Results of Positive Thinking, Enthusiasm Makes a Difference, and You Can If You Think You Can.

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Dr. Carmela Rachel Nanton

Professor of Education, Chair Professional Education Program, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL

Dr. Carmela Rachel Nanton began teaching full-time at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2001. But it was her previous work experience as an education services and continuing medical education specialist, trainer for various workshops, adjunct professor, and psycho-education facilitator for parents and groups that really prepared Carmela for her current role at the University. “Educating others is one of my many gifts,� Carmela said. “I get enjoyment out of sharing the knowledge I have with others and watching my students apply what they’ve learned to transform their lives.�

As professor of education, Carmela develops and teaches courses in the organizational management, psychology undergraduate, online undergraduate degree programs, and the Leadership Master’s program, develops online course content, and is a student adviser. She chairs both the professional education interdisciplinary program, which assesses prior learning experiences of adult students and translates them into academic credits toward their degree electives, and the Faculty Promotion and Affairs Committee. She has served as senator and vice-moderator of the Faculty Council.

Carmela’s had the privilege of traveling to teach in the Bahamas, China, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, and Kenya. She’s also been to Malawi, India, and the Caribbean. She believes that being an effective educator in a multi-culturally society requires a great understanding of how others live. Visiting and teaching in these countries have been invaluable to the shaping of Carmela’s educational and leadership philosophical RGTURGEVKXG CPF JCXG CVVTKDWVGF VQ KPETGCUGF UGNH GHſECE[ A BA graduate of Biological Science from City University of 54

New York, Carmela also earned an MS in Human Resource Development and an MS in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University, an EdD in Organization and .GCFGTUJKR HTQO %QNWODKC 7PKXGTUKV[ CPF KU C $QCTF %GTVKĹżGF Leadership/Executive Coach.

Published in the discipline of leadership, adult education, and medical technology, Carmela authored a book called Through These Gates: African Diasporan Women’s Decision to Participate in Adult Education Programs, and co-authored the book Social Capital and Women’s Support Systems: Networking, Learning, and Surviving. Carmela has had several articles and book chapters published as well, including Creating Leadership Legacy: Social Learning and Leadership Development in the International Journal of Learning, and ITP and Rare Red Cell Antibodies in the Journal of Serology and Education, for which she received a scholarship award.

Carmela is the president of Carmel Connections Inc., a consulting company for leadership, education, and management solutions.

She is a member of American Association of Adults & Consulting Education, Commission of Professors of Adult Education, where she co-directs the Human Resource Development Special Interest Group, the International Leadership Association, where she served as chair of the Women and Leadership #HĹżPKV[ )TQWR CPF UGTXGU CU EJCKT QH VJG DQCTF HQT JGT EJWTEJ Carmela was appointed to the Education and Youth Advisory Board and Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals for the city of Boynton Beach, Florida, and was a former member and secretary of the Board for Seagull Industries for the disabled.

Married for 26 years, Carmela and her husband Al have three children, Kyle, Diamond, and Natasha. All three of them all college graduates.

David R. Preller, Jr.

Special Education Teacher La Feria Independent School District La Feria, TX

After serving 20 years in the United States Air Force, David R. Preller Jr. OQXGF VQ *CTNKPIGP 6GZCU CPF RTGRCTGF VQ ĹżPF JKU ĹżTUV EKXKNKCP LQD 7PHQTVWPCVGN[ because he was not bilingual, it proved to be much harder than he initially thought it would be. After taking the advice of his wife, David decided to back to school and complete the necessary courses to become a teacher instead. He did, passing VJG UVCVG EGTVKĹżECVKQP VGUV VQ DGEQOG C URGEKCN GFWECVKQP VGCEJGT &CXKF YGPV HTQO serving God and his country to serving his local community’s children. “The most rewarding part of being a teacher is seeing my students’ faces when VJCV NKIJV DWND EQOGU QP CPF VJG[ ĹżPCNN[ WPFGTUVCPF UQOGVJKPI Ĺ’ &CXKF GZRNCKPGF about the many blessings of teaching. “I love knowing that I’m making a positive contribution in their lives.â€?

During his 15-year tenure teaching in Texas, David has taught 3rd grade through high school, and has spent one year teaching for the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program. He currently teaches at La Feria Independent School District working with high school students that have learning challenges and emotional and behavioral disorders.

The hardest part of David’s transition from military life to the classroom has been self-discipline. Discovering quickly that children don’t react to orders in the same way soldiers do, he had to learn patience. But with the problems in schools today, like lack of respect, violence, and pregnancy, David also tries to enforce rules and UWKVCDNG EQPUGSWGPEGU KP QTFGT VQ DG C RQUKVKXG KPƀWGPEG QP VJGO If there was one thing David could change about education it would be the general involvement of parents. When a child has a lack of respect for others in the classroom, it usually stems from a lack of respect at home. Many parents do not give their children the support they need after school hours, claiming that they are too busy or do not understand the homework. Children, often times, enter into an empty house after school, which has a direct impact on them as well.

With the increase of technology and government required testing, David has found that students are expected to learn more than previous generations. While David KU TGSWKTGF VQ VGCEJ C URGEKĹżE EWTTKEWNWO JG VTKGU PQV VQ VGCEJ VJG VGUV CPF KPUVGCF goes more in-depth to teach each subject with a lot of detail. By teaching this way, students get a better understanding and knowledge base of that particular subject matter.

While serving in the US Air Force, David earned his Associate’s in Business from Brandywine Junior College and a second Associate’s in Munitions Systems from Community College of the Air Force. In 1997, he received his BS in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautics University.

David is a member of the Foreign Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He volunteers his time working at food lines and with the Girl Scouts of America, and enjoys reading, traveling, and movies.

Married in 1997, David’s wife Rhonda is also a teacher. They have one daughter.

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Marlane Tisdale

Retired Teacher Early Childhood Consultant, Birth - Grade 3 Indianapolis, IN

Marlane Tisdale began her teaching career in 1954 YQTMKPI KP C ĹżTUV ITCFG ENCUUTQQO KP +PFKCPCRQNKU +PFKCPC +V was there she learned how to handle intercity children, how to respect them as individuals, and how to provide them with the best education possible. Although she loved teaching, Marlane DGECOG RTGIPCPV YKVJ JGT ĹżTUV EJKNF UQQP CHVGT CPF EQWNF PQV imagine working once the baby was born. A tough decision, Marlane and her husband decided that she would go back to teaching only after their children were in school. So that’s exactly what she did. “My devotion to young children is what kept me in education for over 30 years,â€? Marlane said. “I loved to see children learn and process information, and, of course, share in their success. As future citizens of our world, I made it my life’s work to develop and administer appropriate programs that young children deserve.â€?

While raising her children, Marlane attended night classes in pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

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It was a very proud moment for all of them.

In 1969, Marlane was ready to get back in the classroom and applied for a kindergarten position with the Warren Township School District. Hired on the eastside of Indianapolis at Lakeside School, Marlane spent the next 30 years teaching kindergarten.

She enjoyed every minute in that classroom.

As a teacher, Marlane’s role was not just that of a facilitator of learning, but she was also responsible for getting her young students engaged in learning. Knowing which strategies worked best and which didn’t, is what made her so successful as a kindergarten teacher. Developing her educational philosophy 56

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In addition to teaching in the classroom, Marlane served as executive director of Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children. She advocated at the Indiana State House for issues surrounding young children, and worked with US State Representative Andy Jacobs Jr. and his wife on matters regarding young children. Marlane was also active in the local Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, her local Rotary Club, various study groups of early childhood issues, and is a 12-year former member of the Warren Township School Board where she served as president, vice-president, and secretary. /CTNCPG KU EWTTGPVN[ YTKVKPI JGT ĹżTUV DQQM )CTFGPĹ?U QH %JKNFTGP which she hopes to complete by the spring of 2015. She has also authored numerous articles, all published in the Indianapolis Star Daily News. An avid reader, Marlane also loves to take long walks, and enjoys knitting and cooking.

Kelly Kathleen Clifford Interventionist, Apollo Career Center Lima, OH

As an educator, Kelly Kathleen Clifford’s role is multifaceted. “Besides daily teaching activities, such as lesson plans, classroom management, parent meetings, and a host of other duties, my colleagues and I are also disciplinarians, counselors, bookkeepers, mentors, major planners, and so much more. In a nutshell, my job is to know my students, their capabilities, and all the functional skills they’ll need to excel at in order to be successful in life.�

One of her principals instilled a very important concept upon Kelly: “Parents send their best and brightest to you every day. They trust that you’ll love them as much as they do and will honor them with everything you have in your arsenal to teach them to be able to live their best lives.�

Kelly has never forgotten those words and tries to heed them every day. However, her road to teaching had a slight detour. Ĺ‘+ QTKIKPCNN[ UVCTVGF O[ EQNNGIG UVWFKGU KP URGGEJ CPF JGCTKPI CPF CHVGT QPG UGOGUVGT + MPGY VJKU Ĺż GNF QH UVWF[ YCUPĹ?V HQT OG &WTKPI VJCV VKOG + YCU KP VJG EQNNGIG YQTM UVWF[ RTQITCO YQTMKPI KP VJG 5RGEKCN 'FWECVKQP QHĹż EG + URQMG YKVJ VJG UVCHH SWKVG C DKV and became very interested in the work they were doing. Dr. Cecilia Arbuckle was the amazing woman who inspired me to focus my studies on Special Education.â€?

In May of 1981, Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Brescia College in Owensboro, KY with a major in Special Education and a minor in Elementary Education. ő+ YCU CDNG VQ RTQEWTG C LQD KP O[ ſ GNF CV C UEJQQN HQT EJKNFTGP YKVJ OGPVCN CPF FGXGNQROGPVCN FKUCDKNKVKGU CHVGT QPG QH VJGKT VGCEJGTU took a sabbatical to go to Korea. Working with these particular students sealed the deal for me. These children had an outlook that each day was new and exciting and that the possibilities were endless. I loved that outlook on life and was hooked. Going VQ YQTM YCU PQV C EJQTG KV YCU UVKOWNCVKPI CPF KPXKIQTCVKPI 6JKU KU YJCV JCU MGRV OG KP VJG 5RGEKCN 'FWECVKQP ſ GNF HQT UQ NQPI Œ After working in similar positions for 19 years, Kelly joined the Apollo Career Center in Lima, OH, where she’s been for the past 14 years as an Intervention Teacher and member of the Special Education Advisory Board. She also is a member of the Apollo Education Association.

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