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Edith Aronson, Chair |
Occupation: |
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Writer & Teacher ( Portland , Maine ) |
Inspiration: |
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“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” |
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Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, Board Member (2001-2005) |
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Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America , Advisory Board Member (2003-present) |
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Walch Educational Publishing, Board Member (2000-present) |
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Harvard Graduate School of Education Visiting Committee, Member (2007-present) |
Education: |
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A.B. History, 1984, Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges |
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Ed.M., 1997, Harvard Graduate School of Education |
Richard Card , Member |
Occupation: |
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Director of Operations, Community Concepts, Inc. ( South Paris , Maine ) |
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Leader and Organizational Development Consultant |
Inspiration: |
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“From somewhere within just a crack in the granite, / Or from the depths of a rolling sea / With courage and purpose, / You step to the helm, / The inward now yours to be.” ~ inspired by three daughters |
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Sports Done Right, University of Maine , Chairperson (2004-present) |
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Casco Village Church , President (2003-present) |
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Finance Committee, Town of Casco , Co-Chairperson (2003-present) |
Education: |
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A.B. History, 1970, Bowdoin College |
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MS Ed. Education Administration, 1975, University of Southern Maine |
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Ed. D. Education Administration, 1985, Vanderbilt University |
Julia Finn, Member |
Occupation: |
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Attorney ( Portland , Maine ) |
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Maine State Ballet, Board Secretary / Member (2005-present) |
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High School Mock Trial Competition, Statewide Coordinator (2005-present) |
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City of Portland Police Citizen Review Subcommittee , Member (2004-present) |
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Cultural Enrichment Committee, Longfellow Elementary School , Chair (2003-present) |
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The Children's Center, Board Vice-President / Secretary (2000-2003) |
Education: |
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B.A. American Studies, 1984, Yale University |
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J.D., 1990, University of Maine Law School |
Catherine Richards Olney, Member |
Occupation: |
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Full-time parent ( Freeport , Maine ) |
Inspirations: |
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"Few burdens are heavy when everyone lifts."~ Anonymous |
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"Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success." ~ Henry Ford |
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Spannocchia Foundation, Fundraising Committee (2003-2006) |
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St. Bartholomew Church, Vestry Member (2000-2003) |
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Organized various fundraisers for St. Bart's Church and the Spannocchia Foundation (2001-2004) |
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MECA, Development Office, Events Planner (1995-1997) |
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Ram Trust Services, Special Projects and Account Administrator (1993-1995) |
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Gouws Capital Management, Account Administrator (1987-1993) |
Education: |
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B.A. in Art History, Kenyon College , 1983 |
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Graduate courses in Special Education: Learning Disabilities, American University, 1983-1984 |
Robin Sommer , Secretary and Treasurer |
Occupation: |
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Community Services Supervisor, Developmental Disabilities Unit, Olmsted County ( Rochester , Minnesota ) |
Inspiration: |
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“Without continual growth and progress, words such as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning.” ~ Benjamin Franklin |
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People First, Board Member (1998-2000) |
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ARC, Board Member (2000-2002) |
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Volunteer for various non-profit organizations who support individuals having developmental and mental / emotional disabilities (Bear Creek Services, Hiawatha Homes, PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota) |
Education: |
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B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, 1984, University of Wisconsin , LaCrosse |
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M.B.A., 1995, University of Wisconsin , LaCrosse |
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