The Kore concept since Sep 2006
President
Northeastern Illinois University Sep 2000 - Jul 2008
Coordinator, University Honors Program
Alphameric Travel, Inc, dba "Flights of Fancy" 1978 - 1994
President
Science and Arts Academy 1988 - 1990
Director of Education
Education:
Adler School of Professional Psychology 1990 - 1995
Psy.D., Child & Family Psych
Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Special/Gifted EducationThesis work examined the usefulness of pyschodrama for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted children and adolescents. Though this modality had never been used for this purpose, the thesis proposed a plan for initiating psychodrama to reduce the isolation and perfectioninsm of gifted adolescents.
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Speech, Communications, Performing ArtsStudied classical, renaissance, conetemporary theatre forms, directing, costume design and construction, lighting and stage design and construction. Studied performance in several styles, i.e., commedia dell' arte, ensemble
Studied contemporary dance forms, ballet,jazz
Wrote essays on synthesizing performance forms for optimizing mental and spiritual development.
Skills:
Public Speaking Teaching Leadership Development Higher Education Fundraising Non Profits