25 Apr 2012

Rivermont Academic Invitational

By Rachel Chamberlain

Wednesday, April 25th  9:00am-2:00pm


200 Middle School students from 23 schools around the Quad Cities will come together on Wednesday, April 25th to compete in the 5th Annual Rivermont Academic Invitational (RAI). This year's theme is The Human Body. 

The Rivermont Academic Invitational is an academic team competition providing youth of the Quad City Area with opportunities to strategize and problem solve in both individual and collaborative settings. It is the goal to provide challenges which foster creative, visionary and critical thinking and encourage students to identify local, global and environmental relevance.  Activity designers and judges for this competition are professionals from many local businesses.

The competition takes place on Wednesday, April 25th from 9:00am-2:00pm on the Rivermont Collegiate campus located at 1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

For more information about the Rivermont Academic Invitational contact Leigh Ann Schroeder 563-359-1366 ext. 343
25 Apr 2012

IOWA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS REPRESENT AG'S FUTURE LEADERS

By Rick Martin

Farm Bureau awards $180,000 to current and future college students

 WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - April 23, 2012 - Iowa students are preparing themselves to become the future leaders of agriculture and are interested in a variety of areas ranging from genetics to business to education to nursing. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded $1,000 scholarships for tuition to 180 students who plan to study agriculture at their chosen colleges and universities.

In addition, Clayton Robison of Henry County was named the recipient of the Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 award for a student from one of eleven counties in southeast Iowa: Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Muscatine, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Davis, Van Buren and Lee.  The scholarship is awarded in honor of the late Daniel Johnson, a former Iowa Farm Bureau director, farmer, volunteer firefighter and school board president.

"These scholarships help students pursue their dreams and so many of those career aspirations include agriculture or support jobs in rural communities. We're honored to help these future leaders get a start in their academic pursuits and help them with their educational goals," said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.

First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their chosen college or university.  Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and by being a student in good standing with the college or university.

Six recipients were selected from each of the nine IFBF districts.  Scholarships were awarded to children of Farm Bureau members who plan to or currently attend an accredited college, university or community college to earn two or four-year degrees.

First-time applicants were asked to write an essay indicating the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and the rural community.  They also were selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation.

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Editor's Note: First-time scholarship winners (listed alphabetically by hometown), parent names and future or current college are listed below.

IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION FIRST-TIME SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Ackley, Samantha Roelfs, Jim and Kandi Roelfs, Iowa State University

Alburnett, Dustin Lange, Timothy and Rhonda Lange, Iowa State University

Ashton, Michelle Fischer, Doug and Janelle Fischer, South Dakota State University

Audubon, Stacey Bruch, Brian and Nancy Bruch, Des Moines Area Community College

Chariton, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Tim and Darcy Fitzgerald, Iowa State University

Chariton, Tyler Folkerts, Todde and Michelle Folkerts, Central College

Clearfield, Matthew Kerns, Steven and Becky Kerns, Iowa State University

Clutier, Kelsey Upah, Duane and Gail Upah, Iowa State University

Columbus Junction, Delaney Howell, Dale and Dana Howell, Northwest Missouri State University

Corning, Haley Holbrook, Jerry and Tracy Holbrook, Iowa State University

Corwith, Katelyn Terhark, Bruce and Jackie Terhark, North Central University

Decorah, Kilah Hemesath, Keith and Linda Hemesath, Iowa State University

Delmar, Landon Rorah, Greg and Mary Lou Rorah, Kirkwood Community College

Donnellson, Derek Vandenberg, Brad and Sue Vandenberg, Kirkwood Community College

Dubuque, Michael Bahl, Martin and Linda Bahl, Iowa State University

Early, Isaac Jepsen, Lonny and Tracey Jepsen, Iowa State University

Eddyville, Nathaniel Harris, Terry and Lois Harris, Dordt College

Fairfield, Whitney Taglauer, Brian and Sherry Taglauer, Iowa State University

Galt, Adelai Swanson, Stuart and Lori Swanson, Iowa State University

Grafton, Marena Bartz, Merlin and Lisa Bartz, Iowa State University

Granville, Sterling Schnepf, Richard and Sharon Schnepf, Iowa State University

Greenfield, Rob Mensing, Bruce and Di Mensing, Iowa State University

Grimes, Lyndsey Niebuhr, Steven and Cynthia Niebuhr, Iowa State University

Griswold, Abigail Leighton, Scott and Angela Leighton, Iowa State University

Guttenberg, Kellie Walters, Barbara Wall and Marvin Walters, Iowa State University

Harlan, Nathan Ohms, Neil and Melanie Ohms, Iowa State University

Henderson, Samantha Keast, Russell and Diane Keast, Iowa State University

Hubbard, Becky Cook, Jeff and Val Cook, University of Northern Iowa

Jesup, Chelsea Bearbower, Don and Sue Bearbower, Upper Iowa University

Jewell, Calvin Carlson, Brad and Karleen Carlson, Iowa State University

Kellerton, Claire Andresen, Lyle and Stacey Andresen, South Dakota State University

Le Mars, Rebecca Clay, John and Kimberly Clay, Iowa State University

Madrid, Spencer Larson, Mike and Kathy Toms, Iowa State University

Manchester, Mikaela Boss, Todd and Donna Boss, Iowa State University

Mapleton, Kay Drenkhahn, Daniel and Julie Drenkhahn, Briar Cliff University

Montezuma, Kendra Doty, Daniel and Shawn Doty, Iowa State University

Moulton, Madison Probasco, John and Brenda Probasco, Iowa State University

New Sharon, Alexandra Ferguson, Brett and Carrie Ferguson, Iowa State University

Palmer, Amber Butcher, Joe and Beth Butcher, University of Northern Iowa

Plainfield, Kelsey Peters, David and Barb Peters, Wartburg College

Prole, Andria Harper, Amy and Craig Harper, Simpson College

Rockwell City, Tate Klocke, Doug and Paula Klocke, Iowa State University

Runnells, Sarah Stewart, Rob and Krista Stewart, Des Moines Area Community College

Sac City, Lauren Houska, Pete and Nancy Houska, Iowa State University

Sioux Center, Micah Rensink, Mark and Deb Rensink, South Dakota State University

Solon, Rebecca Haugland, Brett and Lisa Haugland, Kirkwood Community College

Spirit Lake, Keith Byers, Mark and Karen Byers, Drake University

St. Ansgar, Hailey Meitner, Leland and Barb Meitner, Iowa State University

State Center, Celene Slifka, Darrell and Cheryl Slifka, Iowa State University

Toledo, Tara Gray, Terry and Julie Gray, Kirkwood Community College

West Liberty, Avery Meyers, Mike and Pam Meyers, Iowa State University

What Cheer, Adam Striegel, Mike and Suzette Striegel, Iowa State University

Winfield, Clayton Robison, Chris and Sharon Robison, Iowa State University

Worthington, Jenna Lansing, David and Rebecca Lansing, Coe College

19 Apr 2012

University of Nebraska-Lincoln honors local students at All-University Honors Convocation

By Tom Simons

LINCOLN, NE (04/19/2012)(readMedia)-- University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students will be honored in conjunction with UNL's All-University Honors Convocation April 22 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, including 26 seniors who will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars, the university's highest undergraduate academic honor.

Students are recognized at Honors Convocation for their cumulative academic achievements (as opposed to Dean's List, which is for one semester). Honorees include :

? Chancellor's Scholars, students who graduated in December or who will receive their degrees in May or August and have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at UNL and elsewhere;

? Superior Scholars, seniors graduating in the 2011-12 academic year who have been recognized at Honors Convocation each year of their enrollment;

? High Scholars, students other than Chancellor's Scholars and Superior Scholars who are in the top 10 percent of their class.

Students from this area who will be honored include :

Bettendorf: Hannah Marjorie Kurth, junior, High Scholar , College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Bettendorf: Kera Anne Linn, freshman, High Scholar , College of Arts and Sciences.

Bettendorf: Nathaniel Robert Sullivan, sophomore, High Scholar with a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average, College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Davenport: Samantha Walton Adrales, freshman, High Scholar , College of Arts and Sciences.

19 Apr 2012

Loebsack Applauds Increased Focus on Career and Technical Education

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today applauded the U.S. Department of Education's announcement that they will focus on improving Career and Technical Education (CTE).  Loebsack has been a longtime supporter of CTE programs and is the sponsor of the SECTORS Act, which will retool and streamline our workforce development programs to train workers for specialized fields by creating partnerships between private industry and education. The Department of Education's proposal includes incentives for similar public-private partnerships.

 

"I continually hear from employers that despite the unacceptable unemployment rate, they can't find people with the skills they need.  We must ensure workers have the training they need to get good paying jobs and employers have access to a workforce that has the skills that are required in a 21st century economy," said Loebsack.  "Career and Technical Education has the potential to create jobs that will keep Iowa's young talent in the state and make American students more competitive in the global economy.  We should continue to focus on preparing students to secure good jobs and to help grow our economy."

 

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education program provides support for career and technical education through grants to states. The program's goal is to help students acquire the academic and technical skills that prepare them for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations. In Iowa, Perkins provides support for career education in agricultural fields, business and information technology, industrial technology, and health occupations, among other fields.

 

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18 Apr 2012

Local students recognized for academic achievement at Augustana

By Keri Rursch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Augustana College, in Rock Island, Ill., announced the 2012 recipients of business administration awards, scholarships and honors. Thirty-three business majors were honored for their academic achievements.

Jacob O'Rourke, a senior from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in business administration-finance, accounting, and economics, received the Thomas C. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship.

Anthony Ash, a senior from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in business administration-finance and accounting, received the Harold and Louise Lage Swanson Scholarship.

Michael Kautz, a junior from East Moline, Ill., majoring in business administration-finance and accounting, received the Harold and Louise Lage Swanson Scholarship.

Kelsey Lovaas, a junior from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in business administration-management and accounting, received the Harold and Louise Lage Swanson Scholarship.

Chelsea Vikerman, a junior from Silvis, Ill., majoring in business administration-finance, received the Harold and Louise Lage Swanson Scholarship.

Tyler Cowherd, a sophomore from Bettendorf, Iowa, majoring in business administration-advising, received the Harold and Louise Lage Swanson Scholarship.

Anna Rusch, a sophomore from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in business administration-advising, received the Honorary Endowed Scholarship.

The announcement of the awards coincides with Augustana College's 36th annual Business Day. According to Karen M. Petersen, Business Day coordinator and director of business internships at Augustana, Business Day is "a premier job-shadowing event exclusively for Augustana students."

At this year's Business Day, on Friday, April 20, students and business professionals will hear a keynote address from Augustana alumnus and NFL legend Ken Anderson. After the breakfast event, students will spend the day shadowing business executives to learn how their academic paths connect with the professional world.

18 Apr 2012

First Annual Midwest Technical Institute High School Welding Competition

By Sarah May
Presented by Midwest Technical Institute - Moline
April 27, 2012 from 8:00am-1:30pm
At Moline Campus located at 3620 Avenue of the Cities in Moline.

Midwest Technical Institute is proud to present our First Annual High School Welding Competition for local High Schools and
Vocational Schools in the area. The competition is a great learning experience for all students involved and gives students a chance to
see how their skills compare to other students in the area. The students will complete a project consisting of out of position welding
using 7018 rod and take a written exam to demonstrate their knowledge on terminology and blueprint reading.
The top 3 winners will receive Cash Prizes:
• First place-$500, Second place-$250, & Third place-$100
• Top 10 winners will receive medals.

This year's competition we have the following schools registered to attend: Central High School(Davenport, IA), Central High School
(Clinton County, IA), East Dubuque High School (IA), Mercer County High School (Aledo, IL), Scales Mound High School (Jo
Daviess County, IL), West High School (Davenport, IA), and West Branch High School (West Branch, IA). Welding promptly starts
at 9:00am and ends at 11:00am. Friends and family are more than welcome to attend the competition. Presentation of awards and
pictures will start at 12:00pm. We are also excited to announce that of our Lincoln Electric Virtual Reality Arc Welding Simulator
will be available for competitors and spectators to try. The simulator produces real-time, welding technique feedback similar to a
video game.

MTI's mission for the competition is to encourage high school vocational students to continue to practice and educate themselves
in the mechanical trade fields. Often vocational programs are overlooked by other school programs. It is our hope that thru the
competition we can show support for the local vocational programs and highlight these talented students for their hard work and skill.

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If you'd like more information about this topic, schedule of events or to schedule an interview with a welding instructor, please call or email Adam May (information at top).

Midwest Technical Institute - Moline

3620 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265

309-277-7900

www.midwesttech.edu
18 Apr 2012

Online Schools Ashworth College and James Madison High School launch new Refer-A-Friend program

By Richard Orr
Up to $100 per year for students, graduates who help others save on tuition

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia - April 18, 2012 - Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/) and James Madison High School, leading online schools, today launched a new program that allows its students and graduates to earn cash back when they refer friends and colleagues to an Ashworth or James Madison program.

Ashworth College and James Madison High School students and graduates will be rewarded with $50 for every friend they refer who then enrolls and remains a student for 30 days. They can earn up to $100 per calendar year friends via a direct mail offer, email, Facebook, or Twitter.

"With the cost of college at an all time high, we want to introduce as many people as possible to affordable alternatives an online education with Ashworth College and James Madison High School can offer," said Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Vice Ashworth College President of Education. "This program is just one way to show our appreciation to our loyal students and graduates who have
spread the word about their successes as online students in an Ashworth or JMHS program."

Ashworth College and James Madison High School have built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers military education online as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

"Ashworth College has been a great way for me to get a quality education while saving money, and I appreciate them giving me little extra for spreading the word, which I would be doing anyway," said Denai Chuchran who recently graduated with an Ashworth College Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. "Every little bit of extra cash helps me stretch my dollars even more."

About Ashworth College

Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. James Madison High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/.

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18 Apr 2012

Iowa State Education Association elects new president at 2012 Delegate Assembly

By Randy Stalsberg

DES MOINES, IA (04/17/2012)(readMedia)-- Tammy Wawro, an educator serving as the Resolution Team Facilitator in the Cedar Rapids School District and as the Cedar Rapids Education Association president, was elected the Iowa State Education Association's (ISEA) new president Thursday, April 12, by the nearly 300 delegates who attended the ISEA's annual meeting in Des Moines.

Wawro has been involved in a variety of Association roles throughout her career including serving as vice president of the ISEA for the last four years.

Wawro received National Board Certification in 1999. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995 and a master's degree in educational technology in 2002.

"Tammy will make an excellent president," said outgoing ISEA president Chris Bern. "She has all of the qualities that make her an outstanding leader for the 21st century. She is committed to giving teachers the tools and resources they need and ensuring that every student has a quality teacher in the classroom. Tammy knows it takes a strong partnership to improve our schools and is determined to work with political leaders, administrators, parents, teachers, students, and the community at large to make sure it happens," added Bern. "The ISEA is in great hands with Tammy leading."

"I am excited to work with all of the talented members who make up the ISEA and humbled by the years of experience and expertise that exists within our ranks. With the combined strength of our membership and the knowledge in our profession, we are an integral part of any discussion about education today. The ISEA is the leading voice in education, and I will make sure we are at any table where discussions are taking place," said Wawro.

Also newly elected at ISEA's annual meeting is vice president elect, Mike Beranek, an elementary teacher from Western Hills Elementary School in West Des Moines.

The ISEA is a professional association made up of nearly 34,000 educators dedicated to supporting and protecting a quality public education for all Iowa students. Great Education. It's an Iowa Basic!

18 Apr 2012

Simon to hold new round of Classrooms First hearings

By Justin Stofferahn

Public input solicited on school district efficiency recommendations

 

SPRINGFIELD - April, 17, 2012. The Classrooms First Commission is seeking public input on a set of draft recommendations approved Tuesday that would make it easier for school districts to consolidate and help them save up to $1 billion in operations costs by sharing services, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon said.

 

Four public hearings are slated to begin Thursday evening in Champaign and will inform the final recommendations delivered to the Governor and General Assembly in July. The remaining hearings will be located in Carbondale, Chicago Heights and Rockford through the end of April.

 

"I look want to hear from citizens across the state as the commission finalizes its recommendations on school district efficiency and effectiveness," said Simon, who chairs the Classrooms First Commission. "Educators, parents and taxpayers helped develop these recommendations, and I urge them to remain involved as the commission begins the final stage of its work."

 

No districts would be forced to consolidate under the draft recommendations, but the state would require counties with small and declining school-age populations to study whether county-wide consolidation or sharing services would save money and boost learning. Other draft recommendations include :

 

  • allowing compact but not contiguous districts to consolidate; currently districts must be compact and contiguous
  • expanding the regional board of school trustees dissolution authority, by allowing local districts with under 750 enrollment to seek dissolution with or without a referendum; currently this is an option for districts serving communities with under 5,000 people
  • piloting a new capital project list that targets school construction money at districts willing to consolidate and that are in need of new buildings, additions, and/or building renovations
  • phasing in lower local tax rates for new unit districts; currently, elementary and high school districts become a lower, unit taxing district immediately after consolidating
  • requiring counties with small and declining school-age populations to conduct efficiency studies that could lead to shared services, district mergers, or even county-wide districts; 12 counties currently have county-wide districts and another 16 counties have small and declining student populations, according to state and federal population projections through 2030
  • authorizing the Illinois State Board of Education to provide a web-based resource management program to districts to help them identify up to $1 billion in instruction, transportation, food services, administration and facility maintenance savings

 

The Classrooms First Commission is a bi-partisan group of education stakeholders that was charged last fall by Governor Quinn and the General Assembly to reduce duplicative education spending and improve educational outcomes. It reviewed several paths and collected input from hundreds of Illinois educators and taxpayers through public hearings and an online survey to create the draft recommendations that were approved for release Tuesday afternoon.

 

The second round of public hearings will provide citizens an opportunity to bring their ideas on the draft recommendations directly to commission members. Attendees will be given five minutes for oral testimony and speaking slots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals are also permitted to provide written testimony.

 

To view a live-stream of the public hearings or submit online comments on the recommendations, please visit www.ltgov.illinois.gov.

 

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE

 

DATE: Thursday, April 19

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Parkland College, Room D244, 2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign

 

DATE: Friday, April 20

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Southern Illinois University, Student Health Center Auditorium, 374 East Grand Avenue, Carbondale

 

DATE: Thursday, April 26

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Prairie State College, Conference Center Auditorium, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights

 

DATE: Monday, April 30

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center, Room 117-121, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford

 

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18 Apr 2012

Clear Writing: It's All About the Reader

By Rick Martin
Experts Share Tips for Math, Science, Tech Professionals

With the recent focus on reviving the economy by nurturing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students, one might conclude there's little economic value in honing a basic skill like writing.

Not true, say Stephanie Roberson Barnard and Deborah St James, authors of Listen. Write. Present.:The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology (Yale University Press; 2012), www.ListenWritePresent.com. They cite the American Society for Engineering Education in which researchers ranked technical writing No. 2 in a list of 38 necessary skills for engineers.

Engineers aren't the only ones who need to write effectively in order to get ahead says Barnard, a communications consultantwho specializes in training medical professionals to speak and write clearly and persuasively. A recent ad for a pharmacist read, "Clinical Pharmacist: Strong Writing Skills Required!" Basically every job in the science and technology fields today requires effective writing skills, she says.

"Whether you're requesting funds for a research project, a loan for a business venture, or writing a cover letter, resume,or abstract, you'll want to write with confidence and conviction," says St. James, deputy director of publications and communications for a biotech company in North Carolina.

Unfortunately, science-rich educations often leave little room for students to learn how to craft a strong written message. They suggest you ask yourself four questions before you start any written communication:

• Is it reader based? Ask yourself who are my readers? Are they colleagues or people outside my field? What do they know? What do they need to know? How can I best present the material to these readers? Knowing who your reader is will help you decide what words to use and exactly how much detail is needed.

• Is it purposeful? Your second question should be, Why am I writing this? Today we live in an over-communicated society: emails, text messages, tweets, ads, letters, newspapers, magazines, books. In fact, most of what we write no one reads. Make sure every word is useful and relevant to every one of your intended readers.

• Is it clear and concise? Generally, the cause of unclear writing is too many words. Many writers will read a long, rambling sentence they've written, and to clarify it they'll write another long, rambling sentence to clarify the first one. Big mistake. If a sentence is unclear, take words out. Be wary of long sentences, unclear antecedents, poor transitions, jargon, clichés, and an alphabet soup of acronyms.

• Is it correct? Nothing puts the kibosh on a grant application, business plan, or resume faster than grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. Choose a good dictionary and a reputable style guide for your trade or industry and use it consistently. A style guide is a good investment that will answer questions on grammar, punctuation, and word usage. It will help you appear polished, professional, and well-educated.

Finally, St James and Barnard suggest two final tips to improve your writing:

• Read more: You'll increase your vocabulary and see how other writers craft sentences and argue points to make those points more effective. Good choices for reading material: general non-fiction, scholarly journals, and award-winning books specific to your trade.

• Practice: Writing is a skill. The more you do it, using the suggestions above, the better you will become.

About Stephanie Roberson Barnard & Deborah St James

Stephanie Roberson Barnard hastrained thousands of pharmaceutical industry professionals on how to be more effective speakers, writers and communicators. She has also coached hundreds of health-care professionals on presentation skills for FDA hearings, CFO reports and scientific speaker programs, as well as national and international congresses. Her clients include AstraZeneca, Bayer Corporation, WL Gore and BoehringerIngelheim. This is her second Yale Press book collaboration with Deborah St James.

Deborah St James is Deputy Director of Publications and Scientific Communications at Grifols. She has worked in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry for more than 20 years. Prior to her current position, she was Bayer Corporation's senior manager for national sales training in the pharmaceutical division. She is a former college English instructor and Senior Editor of Better Healthmagazine.

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