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Teaching Financial Literacy from People Who Live It | 04/19/2023
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Location: Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4, Grove City, PA
Time: 8:45—11:30
Hosted by Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4
NO REGISTRATION FEE/ Certificate of attendance if requested.
This event is supported by First Choice Federal Credit Union and PennWest University
This event is designed to meet the needs of Curriculum Directors, Counselors, Administrators, Teachers, Students, College Professors, and everyone who is interested in students being successful.
Participants are encouraged to attend In-Person if possible. Just as with our schools there is so much to be gained by being together and exchanging information. If this does not meet your needs, then you may attend virtually.
Presenter
Michael Vatter is the CEO of First Choice Federal Credit Union of Lawrence County. Having spent most of his career in personal finance he has helped many people to align their goals with their resources to live their best lives. Over the years he has been recognized with many awards and distinctions, but they all pale in comparison to his greatest honor of raising his two boys, Matthew (12) and Caden (8). He currently holds several Board seats including one at his former alma mater at Neshannock School District.
Things you wished YOU knew at 18: Helping you prepare them for Adulting.
Presenters
Christian Ola is a full-time finance professor at PennWest University and also the founding partner of Centsability, LLC, a financial literacy and software company. With 30 years of practical application in banking, lending, and financial literacy, along with 15 years of teaching full time, he understands the challenges that educators face to create engaging curriculum while also meeting mandated outcomes. By coupling technology with hands on, learner-based programs, students take ownership of their success and educators embrace the role of facilitator, not just 'teacher.' He lives in Mars with his wife and two great kids, Alex and Mia.
Shaun Pfeiffer, Ph.D., CFP(R) is an associate professor of finance and personal financial planning in the Department of Finance, Accounting, and Economics at PennWest Edinboro. He has a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning and an M.S. in Finance from Texas Tech University. His research on investing and personal financial planning topics has been published in various journals, including the Journal of Investing and the Journal of Financial Planning.
The All-Star Focus Group
Dr. Melanie O. Anderson is Professor of Accounting at Slippery Rock University. Dr. Anderson earned a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska, an MBA from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Clarion University. She currently teaches audit, forensic accounting, intermediate accounting, managerial and financial accounting. Dr. Anderson’s business career includes 13 years at Quaker State Corporation as the general ledger systems manager, information systems auditor, and senior internal auditor; and two years at Werner Company as a business analyst in information systems. She has been teaching accounting, information systems and business courses for over 30 years.
Dave Hollenbaugh believes that Education is a key to overcoming the challenges facing our world today. Dave spent the first 12 years of his career in industry with roles in sales, marketing, and management. For the past 18 year, Dave has served in Advancement and Development Leadership in college and university settings as well as consulted nationally with non-profit institutions to help each organization succeed in pursuit of their mission. He considers it a privilege to serve the Slippery Rock University Foundation as a steward of its resources and impact for Slippery Rock University and its Students.
Mark Walzer, is a full-time real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in New Castle PA. Specializing in residential and commercial real estate, working with buyers, sellers and investors in Western PA, and referral agent helping people across the United States.
Dr. John Sarandrea recently retired Superintendent of the New Castle Area School District. He spent 37 years as an educator and coach, the last 11 of which he was the Superintendent ( CEO ) of the New Castle and Sharon schools., He has been exploring entrepreneurial options for his family. He believes in the entrepreneurial spirit and would like his children to be self-employed business owners. After a long process of due diligence, he decided on opening a Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard Shop.
Some examples of topics to be discussed by the Presenters and Focus Group:
- Why knowledge and awareness of non-profit Foundations is important in financial literacy.
- Financial Wellness is important to success – and the tools needed to achieve wellness include an understanding of budgeting, borrowing, the responsible use of credit and being prepared for the future.
- The demand for accountants and accounting careers.
- Career opportunities in real estate, and what is required to obtain a real estate license?
- The importance of credit ratings and what should and should not be done to make it positive.
- What will the financial landscape look like in 2035?
- We are now being told it is not necessary to get a college degree---your thoughts.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance. Questions must be submitted no later than April 10. Email them to hhevents@zoominternet.net By submitting questions you will help design the agenda. We want to meet your needs.
When you register, please tell me if you are attending in-person or virtually. Simply write it on the registration form under Special Needs or Requests. Please give serious consideration to attending In-Person; there is great benefit gained from the in-person networking opportunities of the event.
If you have difficulty registering on line simply answer the questions and email them to hhevents@zoominternet.net or call Herb Hunt at 724.494.0968 Register early the number of participants may be limited. You will be notified that your registration has been received.
This is a timely topic and is designed to be participant friendly. One of the goals of all events is to “Build Partnerships for Student Success.”
Legal Issues – Documentation | 12/13/2022
Legal Issues
December 13, 2022
Topic: Documentation
Hosted by Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4
Facts:
There were 80 people registered for the event
The event was a hybrid. The majority of people attended virtual.
Everyone who completed the evaluation rated the event as Excellent or Good.
There were 50 school districts/higher education/and other organizations represented.
Comments:
Always timely to hear a legal opinion on the latest issues/Good diverse group. Informative. Leonard Rich/Laurel SD Superintendent and Director of Lawrence County Technical School
The panel certainly deserves the “All Star” label. We learned so much from them during the Q & A session. Alicia Measel Neshannock SD
The 7 steps to just cause proved to be beneficial to me already. I took plenty of notes and referenced them 2 days later when dealing with an Employee issue and the union. Who would have thought the topic would have been that timely! Dr. Gearld Barris Principal PA Cyber
Herb it was an honor to participate with you and the other panelists. You are an incredible role model and educator! Also, the lifelong service to improving our profession is quite remarkable. Dr Eugene Thomas, Superintendent Franklin SD
I took four pages of notes myself! Dr. Alfonso Angelucci Superintendent Slippery Rock SD
I was honored to be a part of one of your events that Mike has always spoken so highly about. I admire all that you do for us as educators and aspire to be more like you as an administrator every day! You are a mentor to so many. Thank you, Herb! Carla Krisuk Sharpsville SD
Mr;; Lucas did a wonderful job of presenting the basics and more advanced concepts of Discipline and Documentation. This is a must watch for experienced and new administrators. Mike Leitera, Superintendent Mohawk SD
One of the goals of every event is Develop Partnerships for Student Success. The two supporter Dynasty Financial Solutions and Geneva College are examples of wanting to partner with educators. To have a partnership work it is a “two way street”. I urge all of my colleagues to make an effort to work with the supporters either professionally or personally. You will be glad you did. Herb Hunt HH Education Events.
Agenda:
9:00 AM Login/Registration
9:10 AM Welcome Dr. Wayde Killmeyer
9:20 AM Mr. Russ Lucas/ Best Practices in Documentation
Click here for the Presentation Materials
9:50 AM Welcome Dr. Dave Layton Geneva College
10:00 AM Mr. Russ Lucas
10:30 AM Announcements
10:35 AM Welcome Mr. Michael Krisuk Dynasty Financial Solutions
10:50 AM The ALL STAR PANEL/ Brenda Marino/ Alfonso Angelucci/ Carla Krisuk/ Eugene Thomas/ Russ Lucas
11:40 AM Wrap up
This Legal Issues Event was supported by
Dynasty Financial Solutions Michael.r.krisuk@ampf.com 724-652-7556
Geneva College Dave Layton dblayton@geneva.edu
Please feel free to contact the supporters listed above to follow up and also to use as a resource for your students, parents and staff. The goal is to “Build Partnerships for Student Success”.
THANK YOU
Russ Lucas for sharing your expertise rlucas@andrewsandprice.com
Wayde Killmeyer for hosing and providing technical support
David Hunt for technical advice
All members of the ALL STAR PANEL for sharing your knowledge and expertise. You helped to make schools better by your participation today
Everyone who submitted questions
Thank you for attending. You demonstrate your commitment to education and your students. You are the BEST
MENTAL HEALTH – SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING | 09/13/2022
Location: Virtual and In Person at Robert Morris University
Virtual sign in begins at 8:20 AM; program will start at 8:30 AM
Hosted by Robert Morris University
NO REGISTRATION FEE/ Act 48 credit awarded to those who request it
Please tell me if you are attending in person or virtually. When you register write on the registration form under Special Needs or Requests how you intend to participate. If you have difficulty registering online simply answer the questions and email them to hhevents@zoominternet.net or call Herb Hunt at 724.494.0968. Register early the number of participants may be limited. You will be notified that your registration has been received.
This event is supported by the generosity of:
- Robert Morris University
- Milton Hershey School
- Magellan Healthcare
- Clarion Psychiatric Center
At this event, four accomplished speakers will share their insights into the ever-changing dynamic of working with and managing mental health issues in our schools. The program is designed to meet the needs of Counselors, Administrators, Teachers, Students, College Professors, and anyone who is interested in students being successful. This is a timely topic and is designed to be participant friendly. One of the goals of all HH Education Events is to “Build Partnerships for Student Success.”
EVENT SPEAKERS
Patrick Turnpaugh
Social, Emotional and Character Development: A Fundamental Foundation
About the topic:
“How can we help students deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges?”
Social, Emotional and Character Development (SECD) is critical to creating a safe and strong school climate. Research has proven that effective integration of SECD into school curriculum helps reduce behavior incidents, increases academic success, and enhances college and career-readiness skills in students. This introductory workshop addresses the importance of SECD, CASEL 5 components of SEL and some simple implementations for educators.
Participants will learn the efficacy of SECD in the school helping students identify feelings, regulate emotions, set goals, and problem-solve. Ultimately, students are more emphatic and tolerant of others, engage in healthier relationships and life-choices, and are better prepared for the 21st Century workplace.
Objectives:
- Understand the significance of SECD in positive school climate and culture.
- Identify key components of effective SECD.
- Analyze current SECD strengths and challenges within the school setting.
About the speaker:
Patrick is an Admissions Counselor at Milton Hershey School, where he has serviced since 2004. His past experience includes administering family counseling, child welfare, and juvenile justice programs through the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster County. He provides SEL and Character Development Skill training for professionals, students and families. He has served on the Healthy Parenting Coalition, Community Development Block Grant Committee, and Youth Violence Council. Patrick holds a BS in Psychology from University of Pittsburgh.
John Siegler, PsyD Licensed Psychologist
Social Emotional Learning: Building Resilience and Behavioral Health Outcomes
About the topic:
When students receive instruction in Self-awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Social Skills, and Problem Solving they are more likely to cope with stress and peer conflict independently with academic, social, and behavioral expectations and ask for help when they need it. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a key prevention practice that pays dividends both in academical outcomes and in student resilience during stressful times. This presentation will highlight why SEL should be part of every school based mental health program. Basic concepts and components of Evidence based SEL programs will be reviewed, along with methods of implementation, and barriers to implementing and sustaining SEL programs. Traditional “one size fits all” approach to SEL instruction and teacher driven integrated approaches to SEL instruction will be compared, highlighting the central concepts of teacher driven integrated SEL instructional strategies. The requirement for teachers to “own” a commitment to SEL instructional fluency will be discussed. Reports of teacher reactions to using the integrated instructional strategies will be shared. A list of available (free) teacher trainings through PaTTAN in SEL and classroom management will be shared.
About the Speaker:
In his role as the Psychologist Advisor for Magellan Behavioral Health of PA, Dr. Siegler provides consultation to the care management team reviews of community-based service requests and supports children’s service providers striving to provide effective and accountable treatment services to the individuals and families they serve. Dr. Siegler has extensive experience providing consultation services in educational, psychiatric, and forensic settings. He has provided staff training to behavioral health providers on a variety of topics related to clinical excellence and clinical accountability. Prior to joining Magellan, Dr. Siegler has held clinical leadership positions in psychiatric inpatient, psychiatric residential treatment, extended acute care, intensive behavioral health services, and outpatient settings.
David Delvaux
“Trauma-informed Care SEL in the Classroom”
About the topic:
Kids who experience trauma can be silent sufferers. That’s partly because trauma is stored in the nonverbal part of the brain so it’s not something easily identified, talked about, or expressed verbally. It may only show up through behaviors. Trauma is also in the perspective of the person experiencing it, so an experience may be traumatic for one person but not for another. Because we cannot typically know which children have experienced trauma, it’s important to use trauma-informed practices with all children and provide universal, trauma-informed supports throughout schools and classrooms. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is key for ensuring this happens, and making kids successful in all areas of life
Objectives:
- Understanding of Trauma Informed SEL
- Understand how trauma impacts the brain
- Discuss practical strategies for applying trauma-informed knowledge and care.
- Understand the importance of relationships.
- Supporting students reliance through trauma Informed SEL Practices
About the speaker:
David began his career at The Watson Institute for 12 years as the coordinator of Community Based Instruction/Education consultant. He then went to Paoletta Counseling Services for 14 years providing counseling to kid, adolescents and adults. Currently David has spent the last six years at the Clarion Psychiatric Center as their Clinical Liaison. He has provided 14 different Mental Health Trainings throughout the state of PA and cover over 21 counties in pa in helping our patients and providers understand the services provided by the Clarion psychiatric Center. David holds a BS in Psychology/Sociology and a MS in Counseling from Clarion University.
Patricia Kardambikis Ph.D.
Integrating Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning in your Classroom
About the topic:
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which students learn and then apply skills to understand and manage emotions, set goals, foster positive relationships and practice making good decisions. A strong SEL implementation develop student’s skills with targeted instruction and structured supports. Efforts to support SEL skills happen in conjunction with academic support. SEL programs are grounded in five interrelated competencies that impact relationship and achievement, as identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). These specific SEL skills are important for student growth and academic success.
Adding SEL to the curriculum equips children with skills that help them advance beyond the classroom. The MTSS framework will be explored in relation of additional supports associated with social, emotional, and behavioral wellness. Social and emotional learning promotes social awareness, problem-solving, and critical thinking, so students learn to understand themselves and others. Participants will discover that SEL need not be separate from academics or an instructional add-on, but an integral part of quality teaching and learning.
Objectives:
- Describe the features of a Multi-tiered System of Support framework to support social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
- Develop an understanding of how to apply social-emotional leaning into instruction.
- Discuss what current practices are occurring in your building that intentionally support SEL
About the speaker:
Dr. Kardambikis is the Coordinator for both the Principal Certification Program and the Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction Certification at Robert Morris University. She began her administrative journey as the Director of e-CADEMY (now Waterfront Learning) at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3. She then journeyed to Aliquippa School District as the Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement. The changing economy brought her to Peters Township School District as the Assistant Superintendent. Her last stop in her public education journey was Slippery Rock School District where she was the Assistant Superintendent in the District. Dr. Kardambikis began her undergraduate work at Carlow University where she earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Dr. Kardambikis utilized this career to springboard her counseling degree. Dr. Kardambikis has another master’s degree in Health Education as well as being a Certified Health Educator Specialist (CHES). Her doctorate is from Kent State University in Curriculum and Instruction and she received her Principal’s and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility from Westminster College.