EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

Rotary Multi-District PETS Convention
Binghamton, New York
Brushed up on leadership and administrative skills as well as participating in team-building exercises in the context of an organization devoted to putting “Service Above Self.” (2007)

International Humor, Hope & Healing Conference
Saratoga Springs, New York
Participated in motivational seminars and educational workshops with playful souls from around the world. (2005)

Saratoga County Chapter of LEAH
Loving Education At Home
Participated in LEAH programs to improve home teaching techniques (1993-2001 and 2004 -2005).

Shriners' Burns Institute
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinic on improving self-esteem of burn patients through use of special cosmetics. Subsequently delivered keynote address at Shriners' conference at The Concord Resort. (1992)

Developing the Winning Edge
Oakville, Ontario
Seminar by top Canadian motivator Rosalie Wysocki (1989)

Ontario Ministry of Community & Social Services
Toronto, Ontario
Workshops/conferences on child welfare and mental health issues, including a six-week foster parent training course and a two-day session on child abuse prevention (1986 - 1989)

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
Forks In The Road: Coping With Life Transitions (1985)
Stress Management: Preventing Burnout and Rustout (1985)

Understanding Play Therapy/McMaster Medical Center
Hamilton, Ontario
Observed and interviewed play therapists at large Canadian teaching hospital (1984)

Fanshaw College
London, Ontario
Workshop series involving investigative reporting skills and journalistic ethics (1980)

Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology
Oakville, Ontario
Graduated at top of journalism class; awarded Silver Medal for Academic Excellence (1976)

Kolding Gymnasium
Jutland, Denmark
Achieved fluency in Danish language while participating in a Rotary Student Exchange Program from 1971 - 1972. Continued to practice reading, writing and speaking Danish on a daily basis. (1972 - 1980)

Ballston Spa High School
Ballston Spa, NY
Graduated with Regents Diploma; awarded public speaking prize (1971)

Click on the links below to read
the following detailed lists:

Career Highlights

Volunteer Work

Education, Workshops & Seminars

Newspaper & Magazine Experience