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Editor’s Note:
With the start of another school year upon us, we decided to take a look at some Central New York women who strive to make a difference everyday in the lives of our young people — educators. Turning attention to our community’s teachers, mentors and role models for our youth, one name seemed to stand out, our cover girl, Linda LeMura. LeMura is Le Moyne College’s first female provost, and she is spearheading the new state-of-the-art Madden School of Business at the institution. Her list of educational accomplishments is a mile long, but it’s her endless energy to sincerely ensure that her students have what they need to succeed that makes her an amazing role model. Inside this issue, you’ll read about LeMura’s strength and ambition and how she credits her own role models in terms of teaching her how to allocate time for both family and professional obligations. In addition to LeMura, this month we share the stories of a few other CNY women who have dedicated their lives to the children of Central New York, like Candace Edwards of Huntington Learning Center, Noelle Paley of SUNY Cortland and Nina Albino who single-handedly created Charity for Children, a not-for-profit organization that raises money for critically ill children and their families to help with the medical costs. All of our leading ladies this month have one thing in common: their selfless efforts to shape our children’s futures. Here at Today’s CNY Woman magazine, we also recognize that our youth are our
future. Beginning this month, you will find two local teen bloggers who are not only inspiring teens and sharing stories of other teens, but they are also making sure that teens everywhere know what Central New York has to offer and what an amazing place we live in here. The spin off of CNY IT (Inspiring Teen) Girls debuts this month with a question and answer session with a local teen who, at age 15, has already authored a novel. Good luck girls and thank you for inspiring all of us.
P.S.: A great new way to enjoy your favorite magazine on your iPad is now available in the App Store. Download the CNY Woman app today!
Share with Cammi at cclark@todayscnywoman.com or on Twitter @CammiCNYNews. M eet y o ur sen i o r e d i t o r Courtney Rae Kasper @CourtneyCNYNews Award-winning writer Kasper brings six years of professional magazine experience to TCNYW. She holds a master’s in journalism from Syracuse University. Her work has appeared in Dance Teacher and Time Out New York. A native of Alabama, Kasper loves listening to and sharing the stories of remarkable CNY women. E-mail her at ckasper@todayscnywoman.com.
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contents September 2013 » to do
10 September Events 12 CNY Women’s expo
first annual today’s CNY woman of the year awards
16 scare-a-con
local author to debut latest vampire novel
» her business
18 women ties retreat
the daylong conference returns to inspire women
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elizabeth wicks is Serving up healthy drinks at Sprouts
» her health
24 A Reason for hope
national hydrocephalus awareness month
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Le Moyne College’s provost Linda LeMura
Cover photography by Kimberly Cook k makeup by Holly Piselli Photos taken at Le Moyne College
» her passion 32 heights alive
linda lemura and the ladies of le Moyne’s madden school of business
40 she can’t fail
SUNY cortland’s Noelle paley on securing diversity
44 those who can, teach
Candace edwards of huntington learning center
» her life
58 to give is to receive
charity for children’s nIna albino
» her solutions 61 teacher’s pet
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»her inspiration 62 mentor matchup
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CNY tomato feSt: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Emerson Park on owasco lake, Auburn. Enjoy live music both days and Saturday night dance with a cash bar and free munchies. visit CNYTomatofest.com for more information.
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CNY Short film feStival: 6:30 to 10 p.m., outside the new SAlT district Gallery, 113 otisco St., Syracuse. Come see new short films created by local upcoming directors.
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BuBBle BlaSt ruN: 3K foam obstacle run at onondaga Community College to benefit AidS Community Resources (ACR Health) and operation walk. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit bubbleblastrun. com or call 1-800-475-2430. Su legeNdS aNd StarS daY: Noon to 3 p.m. at the Manley Field House, Syracuse. SU coaches, current players and former stars come together to meet and greet fans to benefit the Elmcrest Children’s Center.
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SYraCuSe haNdBagS helpiNg heartS: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Stickley, Audi and Co. Showroom Towne Center Shopping Plaza. A night of socializing, refreshments and the chance to bid on handbags in effort to fight heart disease and stroke. For more, e-mail goredsyracuse@heart.org or call 315-234-4744. SeptemBer SoNg gala: Hospice Foundation of CNY hosts at Traditions at the links, East Syracuse, with the local band Primetime Horns kicking off the festivities. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 315-634-1100.
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the great ChoColate feStival: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 Broad St., Hamilton village office lawn. Train crashes are rarely a cause for celebration, unless it’s a train that derails and spills hundreds of pounds of Nestle chocolate bars. That’s what happened in 1955 in Hamilton and now the Partnership for Community development organizes a festival each year to celebrate. For more, visit thegreatchocolatefestival.com.
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doriS a. CoNNor memorial: 5K race/one-mile walk and 1/2 mile children’s fun run for brain aneurysm awareness. Starts at 9 a.m. at oneida Shores Park, Brewerton. For more details, visit facebook.com/pages/ doris-A-Connor-Memorial-walkRun-for-BrainAneurysm-Awareness.
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healthY lifeStYle fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Room at Fayetteville Towne Center. For more information, call 315-637-4760. CaNiNe ClaSSiC 2013: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jim Marshall Farm Foundation, 1978 New Boston Road, Chittenango. An amazing fundraiser with activities vendors, demonstrations and food. Special guest victoria Stilwell from Animal Planet’s It’s me or the Dog.
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CNY Women’s Expo Today’s CNY Woman is joining forces with Agathi Georgiou of Agathi Consulting to bring the first-ever CNY Women’s Expo and Today’s CNY Woman Awards to Syracuse. “This isn’t your average tradeshow-like expo,” Georgiou said. “It’s a boutiquestyle expo, meaning the layout of the booths are open for every guest to see. Nothing is hidden around pipe and drape. It is fully exposed so guests will feel welcomed by all of the vendors immediately upon their arrival.” Agathi Consulting is Western New York’s first and only elite fashion and event consulting company that specializes in planning larger events.
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Georgiou holds a degree in fashion merchandising and teaches classes on public speaking, rhetorical persuasion and interpersonal communication at a few Rochester-area colleges. Most recently, she coordinated a women’s expo in Buffalo. “The CNY Women’s Expo has been by far the most enjoyable event to plan
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SaVE ThE daTE Central New York Women’s expo • November 17, 2013 Oncenter Convention Center • Syracuse For each award nominee, please include the following criteria where applicable in a typed written statement (in 300 words or less): • biographic information
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All are invited to attend the Central New York Women’s expo for a fun-filled day of shopping and exploring more than 100 exhibits, and then watch history in the making as we crown the first-ever Today’s CNY Woman of the Year, plus a few more honors! For full event details and registration, visit cnywomensexpo.com and cnywomensexpo-eorg.eventbrite.com.
First Annual Join us in celebrating the first annual Today’s CNY Woman Awards by nominating the woman or women of your choice. All women in the Greater Syracuse area and surrounding communities who demonstrate excellence and achievement as a result of participation in their profession or passion — women who are volunteers, professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders and mentors — are eligible to be nominated in one of three award categories. We know there is a bevy of remarkable local women who deserve the recognition for their many contributions and successes, so don’t delay: Send nomination(s) for a 2013 Today’s CNY Woman Award today, and your lucky nominee(s) could be celebrated for her outstanding achievements at the first-ever Central New York Women’s Expo to be held on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Oncenter Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom, Syracuse. Today’s CNY Woman Awards will be given in three categories. A committee of representatives
from the publication and distinguished community members will review nomination forms in order to determine the nominee’s eligibility and will select the awardees. Award winners will be notified by Today’s CNY Woman and must be present to accept the award. Award winners will attend the Central New York Women’s Expo free of charge, will receive a one-year subscription to Today’s CNY Woman magazine and will be featured in an upcoming issue of the publication. Nominators are required to complete the nomination form found below, and then submit a copy of the form along with any other supporting documentation about the nominee if available. Nominate one person per form and attach your typed responses to the nomination form. Only one nomination per award category. Deadline for all submissions is no later than Oct. 1. Please submit nominations to editor@todayscnywoman. com oR mail to Today’s CNY Woman, 750 w. Genesee St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13204.
Awards AwARd CATEGoRiES ARE AS FollowS: CNY WomaN of the Year: Presented to a woman who is the epitome of a natural leader and is considered the standard-bearer of a CNY woman. This individual demonstrates exemplary leadership and exceptional performance in her many focused efforts and professional endeavors. She has achieved the pinnacles of success, projects a positive role model and mentor to younger generations, possesses an innovative spirit and advocates for women’s issues.
CNY WomaN CommuNitY Spirit aWard: Given to an outstanding woman who dedicates considerable resources and energy to philanthropic causes that have greatly contributed to the community. This woman exemplifies a high degree of community responsibility and positive progression in her volunteerism and service to make a difference within the community at large.
CNY WomaN SCholarShip: This award is to recognize a leading woman of today and tomorrow who is or will be enrolled in a higher education institution. it is intended for a high-impact individual who will continue to lead her chosen industry in the next generation. Her personal drive and focus are unmatched.
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local author to debut latest novel where vampires and classic Camelot collide Fancy a fright? Scare-A-Con is just the convention to satisfy your thriller cravings; featuring author of Vampires of Camelot, Joanne Padgett. From film festival to psychic fair, this horror and sci-fi convention held at Turning Stone Resort and Casino will keep you at the edge of your seat. Whether you are a film lover or comic collector, anyone with a passion for horror will be particularly fond of this fourday event. The film maker’s networking mixer is sure to please film fanatics, allowing them to form connections with their fellow thriller enthusiasts. The best horror and sci-fi indie films of the year will also be debuted at the convention. Various celebrities found in some horror film favorites making an appearance include; Linda Blair from The Exorcist, Margo Kidder from Superman, and even Ernie Hudson from Ghostbusters.
iF YoU Go: WhaT: Scare-A-Con horror and sci-fi fan convention WhERE: Turning Stone resort and Casino, Verona, N.Y. WhEN: Sept. 12 through 15 COST: Single day pass, $30; full weekend pass at door, $50 (limited time discount $30); VIp weekend pass, $150 (with discount $130). INfO: For more details and discount ticket prices, go to scareacon.com
MoRE: WhaT: Joanne padgett’s film, Unrequited Love screening WhERE: Fingerlakes mall WhEN: Sept. 21
Joanne Padgett said, “There are going to be some majorly talented people there. I’m excited and scared at the same time to be on the same level with these people. To be among such talent is going to be a huge undertaking.”
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As a Cato-Meridian native, Padgett has always had a soft-spot for Central New York and is looking forward to speaking about publishing during the digital age and signing her novels at the convention. After selling 100,000 copies of her first novel in the series, Padgett described the successful Vampires of Camelot as, “An epic novel series that puts a twist on an old tale, bringing light to the true origin of Camelot, while opening doors to many facets that are left in the dust in previous fictions.” Not only will she be making an appearance at the convention, but her own 10 minute silent film called, Unrequited Love based on Vampires of Camelot will be premiering at the Fingerlakes mall on September 21st. Padgett said, “I think that the people who have already been reading the series are going to love the film. It’s the true essence of Vampires of Camelot come to life. I think that people are going to be excited and thrilled, and hopefully they will embrace it like they have the series.” The author’s inspiration for this tale came from one of those nights we all can relate to; sitting on a couch with a pint of Haagen-Dazs pondering the purpose of our lives. As a young girl, Padgett was influenced by author Roald Dahl. She remarked, “Even though he’s gone, he left his legacy through his novels. I wondered, what was I going to do? I knew I needed to make a change.”
Inspiration struck while she was watching Knights of the Round Table. Padgett said, “I’ve always loved vampires and Camelot. It was the only thing missing from that classic story. It has magic, knights, damsels, dragons – where are the vampires? Vampires of Camelot is an adventure that takes you to places you’ve never been before.” Intrigued by padgett’s story? be sure to attend Scare-A-Con on Sept. 12 through 15 to find out more. Interested in seeing padgett’s vision come to life? Attend her film screening at the Fingerlakes mall on Sept. 21.
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Elizabeth Wicks is encouraging Skaneateles YMCA members to rethink their drinks, especially when it comes to fresh fruits and veggies. Every morning Elizabeth Wicks wakes up before 6 a.m., starts baking an assortment of organic muffins and quiche, restocks any produce used the day before (mostly all local) and hand squeezes 40 oranges into juice (sometimes also hand making almond and coconut milk) all by the time 9 a.m. rolls around — and she couldn’t be more fulfilled. The owner of Sprouts Alternative Juice and Smoothie Bar, located in the Skaneateles YMCA, Wicks’ made-to-order smoothie and juice bar is a longtime business dream come true.
“In that moment, I remember thinking, ‘I can't. I’ll drown because my soul, my heart wasn’t happy at all.’ I showed up and I did my job and that was the best that I could do. It was really scary but there was also this fight in me that said, ‘I have to do this; it’s going to be OK,’” the longtime health enthusiast said. That night Wicks contacted the owner
of an open space in the Y, and within 24 hours, she gave her resignation notice and opened up shop on April 8. With everything there financially (she used the previous year’s tax return to fund her start-up), her menu in place (co-developed with friend Michael McDermott, founder of the Kids’ Cooking Network) and the knowledge to understand what certain foods do to the body (she went to school to be a nutritionist), the biggest challenge, Wicks said, was doing it all by herself. But with business steadily humming along — the first day saw more than 200 smoothie sales and quiche typically sells out by 10 a.m. — overcoming that fear and making the leap into owning her own business allows Wicks to get up everyday
“ People say don’t live to work, work to live and that’s what I do now.”
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A former drug and alcohol counselor in Syracuse, Wicks decided it was officially time for a career change when she got a
dose of honest truth from her massage therapist. After giving her therapist a myriad reasons as to why she hadn’t opened up a smoothie bar yet (single mother, health insurance, consistent paycheck — all logical reasons), her therapist’s words struck her into action: “She said, ‘Well, just be content with the life you’re living,’” Wicks recalled.
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10 BENEfITS Of COLd-PRESS JuICINg: 1. Cold-press juice is healthy fast food — a meal on the go that’s good for you. 2. it boosts your brain (especially beetroot juice) and can help ward off dementia and cognitive decline. 3. it gives you energy. low-pulp juice delivers nutrients that the body is able to absorb almost instantaneously.
Wicks spends $2,000 a week on fresh produce; a full bowl of ingredients makes one juice/smoothie.
refreshed and happy to head to work. Double business bonus: she hasn’t had one complaint to date. “You have to walk through your fears. I had faith in myself, and my biggest fears worked themselves out within the first three weeks,” she said, radiantly smiling. “People say don’t live to work, work to live and that’s what I do now.” And her entrepreneurial creativity never lacks. At present, Wicks is working on developing Blender Buddz, a frozen smoothie packet that customers can take home, add their base (juice, milk or water) and blend. Next summer she also hopes to have a juice truck at area
4. Antioxidants and other nutrients in coldpress juice combat inflammation caused by acidic, high-fat or processed foods.
races and events. Her advice for other women with startup dreams: “Research. Talk to others in the same business. Be open-minded to suggestions. Educate yourself as much as possible — I go to Ithaca to learn about cooking raw and macrobiotic. But most of all, follow your dreams and persevere in spite of fears. We create our lives and futures with our thoughts and actions; make sure that the energy you are putting out is positive. It’s your dream, so it can be as magnificent as you want it to be.” Pure healthy and wholesome goodness everyone could learn to live by.
5. it’s detoxifying. Nutrients in low-pulp juice sweep pollutants out of the system, keeping you healthier. 6. it’s hydrating and keeps organs functioning properly — it’s like nature’s first vitamin water. 7. it provides better sleep. leafy, green vegetables provide high levels of magnesium, the relaxation mineral. 8. it reduces stress, as vitamin C and magnesium help the body combat cortisol. 9. Greens, such as kale, collards and broccoli, are high in calcium and magnesium, for building a strong, healthy skeleton. 10. Studies show that nutrients often found in cold-press juice, like resveratrol, keep cells from prematurely dying.
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September is national hydrocephalus awareness month. Kim Clough reflects on this cause that’s very near and dear to her heart. I didn’t really know what hydrocephalus was until my daughter was diagnosed with the condition. Elyse was born premature at 24 weeks and weighed one pound and seven ounces. We received the devastating news that she suffered from a Grade 4 brain bleed; one of the results of the bleed was hydrocephalus. The diagnosis was very scary and stressful for the whole family. As parents of a child in the NICU, we were told that hydrocephalus is “water on the brain.” More so it's an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles, or cavities of the brain. When my daughter was finally discharged from the hospital after four months, we noticed a change in her head and eyes, and did not know why. One weekend, her head circumference grew five centimeters and
we could only see a small amount of color in her eyes and she couldn't keep any nourishment down. These were the signs of hydrocephalus, a chronic neurological condition that affects an estimated one million Americans, and one to two out of every 1,000 babies are born with the condition. Unfortunately, treatment options are few. She had emergency surgery to place a shunt in her ventricle, which allows the excess fluid to be removed from her brain. This is not a cure, and had to be replaced. She has since had three brain surgeries. Within eight months' time, Elyse had one operation to put the initial shunt in and two to revise the failures. Although I was apprehensive of the initial news that she needed surgery, there are so few options available, and without relieving the pres-
hydrocephalus is a chronic neurological condition. sure, she would not survive. Today, 4-yearold Elyse is doing the best she can considering her medical history. As a result of the brain bleed, she also has cerebral palsy and struggles with normal everyday activities, but she is doing much better than how her life started out in infancy. The lack of resources and support available during this difficult time with my daughter led myself and a group of other patients and parents, along with the guidance of Dr. Satish Krisnamurthy, a neurosurgeon at University Hospital at Upstate, to create REaCH — Research, Educate and Cure
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Hydrocephalus — in September 2010. It was created to fill that void for parents and patients in Central New York who have been impacted by hydrocephalus. We hold monthly meetings with our members and distribute a newsletter that includes medical news as well as advice from parents and patients. Our ultimate goal is to help fund the research that will lead to a cure, which we hope to have by 2020.
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Welcome CNY IT (Inspiring Teen) Girls! As the voice of women in Central New York, Today’s CNY Woman magazine recognizes that the Syracuse area teens and tweens are our future. That’s why we’ve carved out a place for them now on the pages of the magazine, so we can begin to watch them grow and blossom into CNY women. We’d like to introduce Joely (our July/ August 2012 Teen/Tween issue cover
girl) and Brianna, both 14, as local teen bloggers, who will be bringing you inspirational stories on local teens, along with showcasing some of the fun things for teens to do right in our backyard. So, is there an amazing teen in your life doing something share-worthy? Let the CNY IT Girls know about her and she could be featured on the blog and/or in the pages of your favorite magazine, Today’s CNY Woman.
tell the CNY it girlS aBout Your favorite “iNSpiriNg teeN:” e-mail: CNYiTGirls@gmail.com faCeBooK: facebook.com/cnyitgirls tWitter: twitter.com/CNYiTGirls YoutuBe: youtube.com/user/ cnyitgirls Find a link to the CNY iT Girls blog on our website: cnywoman.com.
meet alyshia m. hull: Alyshia M. Hull, 15, a student at Mexico High School, is the author of the novel a Thousand miles. “writing has become my passion and now my life,” she said.
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She has done numerous book signings, meet and greets, book speeches and much more. Her biggest dream, she claimed, is to go on The Ellen show.
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alyshia hull: There was simply never a time when I decided I was going to write a book. I always knew I would, but the question was when. Life is too short to wait. I had my idea for A Thousand Miles and I knew it was now or never. This novel was inspired by my eighth grade year. School has never been easy for me, but English and writing were different. So, instead of being discouraged by other challenges I faced in school, I chose to highlight something positive and run with it.
ah: It took me about nine months to write the book. There were many times I wanted to give up and there came a couple times where I did. But I was always pulled back. I learned a life lesson that day — it is hard to give up something that you love so dearly. CNYIg: How did you find a way to get your book published? ah: When I decided I wanted to publish my novel, I did just that. I believe a story is nothing until it’s told. I was very fortunate to have someone teach me the publishing process. At that point there was no turning back. I wanted to be an author, and I was instantly hooked. CNYIg: Your book is based on true events. Tell us a little bit more about that and the book itself. who might read it? ah: A Thousand Miles is based off of true events from one of my years in school. With that being said, it’s not all real. It is still considered fiction. This book was written for teens. They should know they aren’t alone. Life is hard, but the ones in your class are going through many of the same struggles you are. You just have to see them standing beside you. CNYIg: How many copies of a Thousand miles have you sold and what does it feel like to be on Amazon, lulu and other sites? ah: I have sold numerous amounts of my books. I am definitely not selling more then Harry Potter, but I am getting closer each day. CNYIg: Have any fans written you directly about your book or about becoming an author? ah: Some of the best moments are the times teens write to me about my novel. Each letter or positive comment that comes from them is tearful. This is what I worked for. It inspires me to keep going. CNYIg: who designed your cover, or did you come up with the idea of pictur-
ing a tree and grass? ah: I designed my own cover. My idea was to do the trees and the grass to symbolize a big piece of the story. I think it works best with the climax and I hope readers see that, too. CNYIg: Are you working on a new book? ah: I am working on my next novel! I am very excited for this to release. It’s the beginning of a series and will also be fiction. CNYIg: what is happening with your goal to get on The Ellen show? And why Ellen? ah: My biggest dream is to go on The Ellen Show. I am trying my best to do so. I chose Ellen because a goal like that seems impossible. But to me, being an author didn’t seem logical either. I now know dreams aren’t about making it, but the journey you are on trying to get there. There is not a single day that goes by without me thinking of actually making it. Maybe one day I will.
the support I need to be where I am. I would be nowhere without them. CNYIg: what do you do for fun when you are not writing? ah: When I am not writing, I am the normal teen. I have an obsession with shopping, Dance Moms, reading and of course, hanging out with my best friends! CNYIg: what would you recommend to another teenager who wants to write a book? ah: I recommend to any teen who not only wants to write, but to accomplish their own goals, to stay in school. You need to live life to the fullest and surround yourself with positive people. Dreams are hard but regrets are worse. CNYIg: is there anything else you want to share with your readers? ah: This journey has been such a blessing, and I know one day I will make it to where I want to be! Thank you for all my supporters and fans — you’re my reason!
CNYIg: Have you done any book signings or tours? do kids ask for your autograph? ah: Yes, I have done many book signings! Never have I done a tour, but one day I would like to do so. At this time it would be difficult with school, but seeing the world while doing what I love would be a dream come true. I do autograph my books quite often. The best ones are the ones I am not expecting to sign. Living life and being asked if I would sign their novel is a complete honor. My supporters are my reason as of why I am here and I have them to thank. CNYIg: is your mom or family doing a lot with you to help you get your books out there? ah: My family gives me
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Women are at the head of the pod in Le Moyne College’s Madden School of Business, and provost Linda LeMura couldn’t be prouder.
A little more than six decades old, Le Moyne College is in a constant state of flux. The evolution of the Madden School of Business is the next chapter in the college’s short but colorful history. And provost Linda LeMura couldn’t be happier to be elbows-deep in creating history on the Heights, especially when she’s rubbing those elbows with a squad of vibrant, intelligent female colleagues. With growing female populations in both the student body and the faculty, women are making a splash with the Dolphins — especially in the Madden School. In October 2011, Le Moyne announced the creation of the Madden School of Business. Prominent 1971 alumnus Michael Madden, who in 1997 founded the Madden Institute for Business Education to bring speakers to Le Moyne business students, presented his alma mater with $7 million to create the business school that was officially named after him in April 2012. Madden is co-founder and managing partner of BlackEagle LLC, an investment firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. In addition to its much-anticipated renovations (including the advanced trading center), the Madden School is also expanding its internship and mentorship programs and will be introducing a living learning community for first-year business students. Recently featured in the United Kingdom-based CEO Magazine, the Madden School boasts three female department heads and other women who have been instrumental in the school’s success. At the head of the pack is Linda LeMura. “The women in the Madden School are extraordinary, talented individuals who can work at any college or university they
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“ It’s essential to have all forms of talent at the table in order to make good decisions.”
“[Bloomsburg is] a secular state university, which was very rewarding, but there was something missing from the atmosphere that made me desire something more in terms of my career path,” LeMura recalled. After 15 years at Bloomsburg, she saw that her hometown’s Jesuit college was searching for a new dean of arts and sciences. “Growing up in this community, I had always heard so many wonderful things about Le Moyne College, its Jesuit mission and history and tradition. I wanted to become a part of a school with such a rich history, so I decided to apply for the position,” LeMura said. “One thing led to another and ultimately I was named the dean of arts and sciences [in 2003].”
“In order to get that kind of work done, you need big blocks of time,” she added. Luckily, she wasn’t alone in her search for balance. “Fortunately, the small cadre of women biologists with whom I worked were wonderful mentors. They were role models for me in terms of how they allocated their time to their families and to their professional obligations.” Despite the challenge of balancing her work with her personal life, LeMura continued to find success at Le Moyne. Four years after she accepted the deanship, she was chosen as acting interim provost and later was named provost and vice president of academic affairs. “I knew that Le Moyne, being a Jesuit institution, revered this combination of the compatibility of faith and reason and also this notion of service, of preparing ‘men and women for others,’” she said, echoing the late Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe’s articulation of one of the pillars of Jesuit education. Women have certainly garnered more focus on the Heights. As the female student population has increased to approximately 61 percent at Le Moyne, the number of female faculty members has risen to nearly one-half.
LeMura’s ascent into educational leadership came at a cost to the other parts of her career. “My family and friends would probably tell you that I put my heart into everything. But in order to do things really well, you have to let some things go,” she explained. “For example, I was emerging as an expert in the field of pediatric obesity before it was labeled the ‘epidemic’ it is today. Had I remained as a professor and researcher, I would have made substantive contributions to the scientific literature on childhood obesity.”
“If you took a look at the faculty during Le Moyne’s early days, certainly it was populated by Jesuits and male lay faculty. Over the decades the college was interested in recruiting female students. You need female professors in order to demonstrate to students the balance in the academy and to bring the female voice and perspective to the table, whether it’s in the classroom or in committees or in leadership positions,” LeMura observed. “It’s essential to have all forms of talent at the table in order to make good decisions. … Moving forward I suspect you’ll see more women engage in leadership roles, not just at Le Moyne, but in the Jesuit system in general.”
She also faced the work-family balance with which working women often grapple. LeMura is married to Dr. Lawrence Tanner, a paleobiologist who is a professor in Le Moyne’s natural systems science program.
Like many Jesuit schools, Le Moyne finds the demographics of its leadership changing as well. In addition to LeMura, two other women hold vice presidential positions: Deborah Cady Melzer is the vice president
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Departing her hometown once more, LeMura rose through the ranks at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She served as a professor, graduate program director and chair of the departments of allied health sciences and exercise science and biology — she felt it was time for a change.
“Early in my career, I often struggled to find the proper balance between spending quality time with my husband and daughter, and spending time in the physiology laboratory so that I could sustain a productive research program,” LeMura recalled. She was determined to publish research papers and apply for grants.
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LeMura, who also serves as vice president of academic affairs, is Le Moyne’s first female provost and is one of only six female provosts among the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. A native of Syracuse, she is very familiar with what she called the “richness” of the “Catholic intellectual tradition.” She attended Catholic elementary and high schools and graduated from Niagara University, which she attended on a scholarship for basketball. LeMura went on to receive her master’s and doctorate in applied physiology from Syracuse University.
The two have a daughter, Emily, who is now a sophomore at Fordham University in New York City.
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wanted,” LeMura said. “They chose to be at Le Moyne because they know this is a distinctive place of higher learning where they can make [a] huge impact at our college and for the next generation of women leaders.”
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“ You need female professors in order to demonstrate to students the balance in the academy and to bring the female voice and perspective to the table, whether it’s in the classroom or in committees or in leadership positions.”
Linda LeMura stands before the Jesuits in Science sculpted mural
In addition to providing the standard data on stocks and bonds, students can browse more than 40,000 platforms of financial information through state-of-the-art Bloomberg financial research technology. Madden’s trading center will feature 12 Bloomberg Terminals and 30 terminals with Morningstar, another financial data system. “Bloomberg is probably the leading financial information system in the world,” Hunter explained.
Another significant happening for the Madden School is Le Moyne’s July 2013 acquisition of the Pedro Arrupe S.J. Program of Christian Social Ethics in Business, formerly a part of the Woodstock Theological Center at fellow Jesuit school Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The Arrupe Program, which will be under the jurisdiction of the Madden School’s Center for Reflective Leadership and Business Ethics, studies the balance of faith and work as well as sustainability, leadership and ethical issues. Ninety-three Jesuit higher learning institutions worldwide will be collaborating with Le Moyne on the Jesuit Case Series to examine case studies of business ethics in action.
The center promises to be visually impressive as well. “We will have a live feed ticker tape running around the ceiling … showing all the stocks and trades and different exchanges. We will have a set of world clocks with all the different time zones around the world, and then we will have large display screens in the front of the room and on the sides of the room, which will display a lot of this financial information that can be used by our faculty for teaching purposes,” Hunter said. “There’ll be live television feeds coming in from different financial news networks. So in essence, it’s going to look somewhat like if you watch a financial news station during the day … The only difference is we won’t be doing any live trading.”
The Arrupe acquisition and the trading center are not the Madden School’s only leaps of progress — the Madden School has announced partnerships with Syracuse University, Cornell University and ESADE, a Jesuit business school in Barcelona, Spain. Business students will also be teaming up with Welch Allyn’s medical research spinoff company Blue Highway to develop high-tech medical device applications. The school is also preparing for the 2014 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business reaccreditation process.
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Hunter added that the trading center will feature StockTrak software, which teaches students to invest using mock stock portfolios. “We can use that for the Le Moyne Investment Club and then hopefully we can use that for investment challenges open to the whole campus,” he said. “A club or a team or an individual could come in and join our investment challenge and manage a portfolio for a year and see how they do.”
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According to John Hunter, director of financial technology for the Madden School of Business, business school benefactor and namesake Michael Madden had the vision for the cutting-edge trading center housed within the Madden School. Although other business schools have similar centers, Le Moyne’s “mini stock exchange” stands out among its peers. “SU has one, Seton Hall has one, Siena has one, Canisius has one,” Hunter said.
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for student development and Mary Cotter is the vice president for institutional advancement. LeMura said that she expected the upward trend of women within Jesuit institutional leadership would continue on a steady trek.
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“Historically, it’s true that most [Jesuit schools’] deans and provosts — and certainly, virtually all presidents, because they’ve all tended to be led by Jesuit priests — were males but I’m seeing that the pipeline is starting to diversify,” she said. “As you have more female chairpersons of academic departments and then subsequently deans, you will start to populate the provost pipeline with more women. … Ultimately, we hope that one of the Jesuit institutions in the United States will ultimately hire a female president. We now have a handful of institutions that are led by male lay presidents but no one has hired a female yet.”
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LeMura noted that the Catholic higher educational system mirrors the climate of change within the broader Catholic Church. “The hierarchy is predominantly male. The Jesuits, however, tend to be a little bit more progressive in their approach in terms of education and in leadership roles,” she said. “I think if anyone is going to break the ceiling in terms of the Catholic hierarchy, I suspect that a Jesuit institution will be stepping up to the plate very soon. Hopefully ... in the next generation of presidents it’ll be the norm to consider a woman to lead a Jesuit institution.” Founded in 1946, Le Moyne is the second-youngest Jesuit higher learning institution in the country. Its only younger “sibling” is Wheeling Jesuit University, located in West Virginia. Given its double status as a young, Jesuit school, it is no surprise that Le Moyne has a progressive attitude toward women in academia. “Le Moyne itself was sort of a trendsetter when it opened. It was
the first Jesuit school to open as a coed school. So it’s always been kind of the young upstart Jesuit school that was sort of ahead of its time,” LeMura explained. “We continue to respond in that way, that we want to be ahead of the curve, so to speak, in terms of who we place in leadership roles and why in order to put the best talent pool in decision-making capacities in order to steward the college well.” Coming up in the sciences of 1980s academia, LeMura found that her field was largely dominated by men, especially when it came to positions in academic leadership or administration. As a result, she had to put forth as much as or more effort than her male colleagues in order to garner equal consideration. “I was able to navigate the ranks primarily on the strength of my credentials. I think that it’s important for women to assume from the start that they need to have outstanding academic training and phenomenal academic experiences in the academy that [allow] them to compete on a level playing field so that they never feel that they were a choice simply because of their gender,” she said. It is apparent that LeMura truly has an unparalleled sense of dedication not just to Le Moyne and its values, but to the students she serves. “Our graduates will make a difference not in their first job, but in their first ten jobs over the course of their lives, and I have this deep sense of gratification that in some small way, I’m making a contribution to this incredible 500-year tradition [of] Jesuit education,” she reflected. LeMura also acknowledged the importance of her work to the women who will succeed her. “I take the hiring of the next generation of female scholars and professionals very seriously because I know they bring so many distinctive talents to the table, and I’m blessed that at Le Moyne College the entire com-
As for LeMura, she has no plans to leave Le Moyne anytime soon. “As long as I’m able to contribute to this evolution of this fantastic Jesuit college, I envision working incredibly hard with this generation of faculty members to lay the foundation for the next 100 years of Le Moyne,” she said. “The decisions that we make every day lay the foundation for the future of this college to continue to impact this community and beyond in ways that we can’t even begin to calculate, by the integrity of every student that walks these halls.”
“Hopefully ... in the next generation of presidents it’ll be the norm to consider a woman to lead a Jesuit institution.”
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The Madden School of Business boasts three female department heads — Martha Grabowski of information systems, Joan Myers of accounting and Margie Ierlan of marketing — as well as Renée Downey Hart, visiting assistant professor of management, and Dale Wilson, assistant to dean-elect Jim Joseph. Linda LeMura couldn’t say enough about her female colleagues in the Madden School. “What they do is always relevant, always changing, always contemporary, and they bring also to the college this esprit de corps, this sense of enthusiasm and love of learning that’s translated to our male and female students. It’s not just to the female students,” she said. “They are extraordinary colleagues, unbelievably bright, and tireless. Their professional ethics are beyond reproach, and they take the success of every student who comes in
front of them so personally. You can’t put a price tag on that.” The business school’s namesake and benefactor, Michigan-based entrepreneur Michael Madden, also had high praise for the women involved, saying that they have taught him to see business issues in a different light. “In judging business situations, I have a certain telescope that I look through. Working with this group of women has augmented the range of that telescope,” Madden explained. “I think about issues I wouldn’t have before, [with] more patience and emotional intelligence.” Le Moyne College’s progressive Jesuit values recognize the need for a diverse team of intellectuals and the experience they bring to the table. The women of the Madden School shared their best pearls of wisdom with Today’s CNY Woman.
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Le Moyne’s relative youth spells continual evolution for the Madden School and the college as a whole. “In institutional terms, Le Moyne is still an adolescent,” LeMura remarked. “Our oldest graduates are still living, many of them, which is a stark reminder of how young we are in the institutional landscape of higher ed.”
A look at the women behind the Madden School of Business
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When it comes to her own contributions to Le Moyne, LeMura isn’t too humble to downplay what she has brought to the table. “I’ve brought an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to have our faculty work across boundaries to prepare our students to solve the complex problems of the 21st century. We’re breaking down the academic silos that existed in the 20th century at Le Moyne because we’re so nimble in so many ways and we can respond very quickly here at the college given our scope,” she explained. “From where I sit, there is never a dull moment.”
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munity sees the richness of all the voices that are involved in educating students,” she said.
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“In judging business situations, I have a certain telescope that I look through. Working with this group of women has augmented the range of that telescope.” RENéE dOWNEY haRT, Ph.d. • Associate Professor and Chair of the department of Accounting • Has worked for le Moyne for more than a decade
CurreNt proJeCtS: • Championing le Moyne’s start-up human resources program • organizing leadership seminars for local non-profit leaders Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from a woman you look up to? a: A teacher of mine named Eleanor Smith … said, “what would make you happy? Because if you’re happy, you’re going to fly.” it’s that simple. what will make you happy? i want my students to find that energy and capture it and bring that to where they are. we identify ourselves by our professions, so how much more important is it to be sure our heart is in the profession we’re a part of and not just the place. People used to work 40 years for one place, the average amount of time people work in the current generation during their first job is two to three years and then they move up. what a tremendous shift, but all the more reason to be able to look at different dimensions of what you do and be able to tap those.
maRgIE IERLaN • Assistant Professor of Marketing • 1991 le Moyne alumna • Has worked for le Moyne for more than five years
CurreNt proJeCtS: • Advising 25 first-year students in a learning community • organizing leadership seminars for local non-profit leaders • Restructuring her marketing research class for the new analytics and marketing lab • Publishing research on consumer purchasing decisions
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a: Negotiate up front, because once you get in the door, it’s very hard to get what you want. … do as many internships as possible. Talk to as many people as you know. You might be surprised as to who may be able to help you — parents of friends, aunts and uncles — it’s all about the connections. Make as many connections as you possibly can while you’re young. Be nice to everybody and not just because they can give you something back. Be a nice person and things will come back to you in the end. if it’s not money, it’s usually better rewards and those are always the better rewards. definitely make as many contacts as you can and negotiate up front. it sends two messages to your employer when you negotiate; it shows that you’re confident in yourself and it shows that you’re worth it. You’re worth the money that they are going to pay. if you don’t ask for it, they are not going to give it to you.
JOaN mYERS, CPa, Ph.d. • Associate Professor and Chair of the department of Accounting • Has worked for le Moyne for 24 years
CurreNt proJeCtS: • Bringing the Becker CPA Review course to le Moyne as a lab class to increase pass rates • Updating the accounting curriculum to comply with new state standards
maRTha gRaBOWSKI • Professor and director of information Systems • Mcdevitt Chair in information Systems • Chair of Business Administration department • Has worked for le Moyne for 25 years
CurreNt proJeCtS: • leading Mcdevitt “Grand Challenges” Research internships • Studying Arctic marine infrastructure (shipping), supply challenges and disaster response
Q: What is most rewarding about your job? a: when i was in college, i had some really turbulent times and i remember there so many faculty, RAs, friends who came to my rescue at that point in time. if i could ever do anything to help anyone at that stage, i will, and it has happened so many times. it’s so very rewarding, and that’s why i love what i do. [with] this age group, you’re making so many critical decisions and you can make so many mistakes. There are so many ups and downs. You’re going to do this for the rest of your life. You need to find what is you and what you love. Everyone is here for a reason and when you find that reason, it’s very important. You have to really love what you do and then you will succeed because you’re passionate about it. To be there for those types of things is very important.
daLE WILSON • Administrative Assistant to the dean • Has worked for le Moyne for 13 years Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received from a woman you look up to? a: Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “it is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.” This is a quote that means a lot to me and i feel is very powerful and have practiced and taught this to my own daughters.
“Their professional ethics are beyond reproach, and they take the success of every student who comes in front of them so personally. You can’t put a price tag on that.”
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• Planning a peer tutorial program in the trading room
a: in education, for women there are so many good opportunities. The key is to [commit] to those by being curious. Ask questions. Arrange to have a mentor, or several mentors: a mentor for professional advancement, a mentor for work and life balance, [and someone who can] take a long-term view of your work organization. look for mentors in the various facets of your life. it helps enormously to have a sense of humor, and do your absolute best. … A little bit of levity helps you and everyone around you enjoy the facets of your life. ... Hang in there and just keep smiling. Just keep plugging away.
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• Creating an e-newsletter for business alumni
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• Serving as research professor at department of industrial and Systems Engineering of Rensselaer Polytechnic institute in Troy, N.Y.
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A powerhouse when it comes to diversity programming, educator Noelle paley is at the forefront of securing SUNY Cortland as a welcoming place for all. As the Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity at SUNY Cortland, 43year old Noelle Chaddock Paley expects to succeed. “Failure is not an option,” she said. After a long, circuitous journey with “lots of bumps along the way,” including having two children alone by the time she was 23 years old, and taking four city buses to get to a secretarial job every day to make ends meet, Paley has become an academic powerhouse with aspirations of becoming a senior administrator at SUNY Cortland. When she was younger and struggling financially, Paley knew she wanted a better life for herself and her children, and she worked extremely hard to make that happen. Paley eventually
found her passion in higher education, and she met “this fabulous woman” at SUNY Binghamton who gave her the courage to go back to school for her undergraduate degree. This woman was Allyson Alden, PhD, assistant professor and director of the Center for Applied Community Research and Development. Alden helped Paley reimagine herself. “The only person who thinks you’re average is you,” Paley recalled Alden telling her. “Sometimes you go down a path and it’s not the right path for you or the path ends and you have to be able to reimagine yourself,” Paley said. “I’ve reimagined myself many, many times, so I love spending time with my young female students because some women have been told their whole lives that women
have a particular role and they cannot have access to some of the things young men do. It helps to help them reimagine themselves.” And in her role at SUNY Cortland, Paley has taken on the honor of building “civil, diverse and equitable communities that are inclusive and intentional.” She has worked collaboratively with institutional partners to put in place many initiatives to help students, faculty and staff, as well as the university as a community, reimagine themselves and how they perceive their world. For example, in the fall SUNY Cortland will have a multicultural reunion and the college deans will host a Unity Celebration for the second year in a row. Both of these events are held
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“ The students will be able to see that, as a diverse community, everyone can be successful.”
“My thinking is that it is everyone’s job, whether we’re currently experiencing oppression or not, to make sure that we are in a community that treats everyone well,” Paley said. “Our next step is to help potential new faculty, staff and students see that Cortland is a place where they will be treated well.”
Paley also leads a diversity retreat where she takes a representative population of students to a small retreat in LaFayette to do team building and leadership activities that aim to cultivate student leaders with the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion. Under her tutelage, the diversity office’s programming has quadrupled since Paley was hired five years ago.
Last fall, she worked with the LGBT faculty committee on a campaign called “I don’t tolerate hate” that was “wildly successful” with existing and new community members. “Hate is hate, and that is what we need to address,” Paley said.
Paley is finishing her doctorate dissertation in Philosophy, Interpretation
Paley is now married with five children, two grandchildren and two more
“I’m blessed to work with young people,” she said. “They give us the opportunity to refresh our world view every year.” Paley feels “overwhelmingly blessed” by the opportunities that have been put in front of her. “At any point I could have given up. I have been fortunate enough to walk through doors that have opened,” Paley said. “I just want to give that back to other folks.” Paley was raised to believe that hard work is part of life — not an exception. “I just look forward to the successes I know are coming, but I don’t expect to fail,” Paley said. “I don’t expect what we’re doing at Cortland to fail. We may have to change directions or strategies, but we’ll get it done. It’s a sense — an intangible energy — that suggests we’re not in this to fail.”
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In the spring, the university will have a diversity conference that focuses on issues of diversity in undergraduate and graduate student research and scholarship. This year’s theme is “Speak up, Speak out” where presenters will focus on activism and advocacy.
She is currently exploring the foundation of oppression and is brainstorming with the SUNY Cortland community about the tension between marginal identities and majority identities and how to address the foundation that allows these tensions to exist.
grandchildren on the way. She said that she maintains her upbeat attitude while juggling the demands of her professional and personal lives because she has so many positive people in her life, especially her students.
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the weather, a few dozen neighbors were lucky enough to enjoy homemade tea ring bread (cake bread shaped like a ring) thanks to a then 14-year-old farm girl named Candace Edwards. She baked and packaged the treats she learned how to make in 4-H Club, and
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with the help of her father, delivered the sweets via their only means of transportation: snowshoes. “I’ve always been community-minded,” said the now 61-year-old Edwards. She shouted with a smirk from inside her office at Huntington Learning Center to the managing director (who is also her 35-year-old daughter), “Elizabeth, what are my two passions? Community service and education, maybe?” Elizabeth responded with a laugh in affirmation of her mom’s obvious rhetorical question. Whether it be through a decade of collecting more than 8,000 Jell-O boxes each year for the Salvation Army’s holiday baskets or actively playing a volunteer role in locale female organizations like Syracuse Federation of Women’s Clubs and ZONTA International District 2, Edwards is always serving her local community. Her passion in life, however, stems from her love of education. With nearly 30 years of education administration experience under her belt, Edwards is currently the executive director/owner of Huntington Learning Center in Clay, a center that provides academic tutoring and exam prep services for students. Additionally, in 2011 she was named the executive director of Before and After School Child Care On Location, Inc. (BASCOL), a non-profit organization with 16 locations in six school districts, which stemmed from a 21year board membership. “You could do this with your eyes closed,” she recalled
“[When becoming] a teacher, you realize that you are going to touch the lives of many kids that come within your teaching,” Edwards said, noting the countless invitations from former students to graduations, weddings, baby events and even a request to plan a former student’s wedding. She went from Hastings-Mallory to fifth grade at McNamara Elementary in Baldwinsville from 1975 to 1977. That same year, after finishing her educational administration degree at SUNY Oswego, she took her first administrative position as the assistant principal at Fravor Road Elementary in Mexico, N.Y. “I took off from there,” she said, pointing out the beginning of her threedecade long (and counting) administrative career path. “It really brought out even more so the things I loved doing. I love working with people and I love helping people grow and become their fullest potential.” It wasn’t long after her first taste of administration that Edwards sparked the flame that would fuel the fire for the rest of her career. Despite being told not to mix education with business,
She put this theory to the test in 1979 when she teamed up with her brother, George, and opened the doors to the first six students of Little Learners, a private child care program from Pre-K to sixth grade. Little Learners was the first school in the area to offer full-day kindergarten, and it also made national news in 1981 for being the first to offer its preschool program to the Syracuse City School District’s teachers’ and administrators’ children. Housed in what used to be Kasson Road Elementary School, Little Learners began to grow exponentially. In its second year, a construction company owner whose grandson attended the program approached Edwards with the idea of designing a freestanding building for the school. “Now I am not an architect,” said Edwards, but at the grandfather’s request, she began to draw on a piece of paper what she would like to see in a building (a scene she laughingly recreated while scribbling on a blank sheet of paper at her desk). Just one year after her mock blueprint, the Little Learners freestanding building was built. Edwards designed and built four more school buildings from the ground up thereafter. She designed five buildings if you include her 3,900-square-foot eclectic ranch in Baldwinsville in 1997 that graced the front page of The Post Standard, boasting 5-and-a-half acres of land that she mows every weekend. For 15 years, Edwards oversaw a staff of
ThE gIVINg TREE: each holiday season, edwards decks out her baldwinsville home with more than 30 themed Christmas trees. ranging from 7- to 12-feet tall, no two trees have ever been alike, just ask the hundreds of people who are welcomed to tour her home each year. She has focused on themes like barbie’s 50th anniversary, macKenzie-Childs, the Victorian era and even the circus, which sat under a hanging big top for her five grandchildren. The international president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs caught wind of edwards’ decorating devotion, and she insisted that edwards adorn four floors and a 16-and-a-half-foot tree at the Federation’s headquarters in Washington D.C. this past December. And less than 24 hours after her return home, edwards decorated her fifth tree at the everson museum of Art in Syracuse. “Decorating is relaxing for me. I get a lot of enjoyment from it,” she said. “but that’s why I could only do 27 trees last year.” Only 27.
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But before she was being offered such prestigious titles, Edwards’ career in education got its start in 1974 with her first class: sixth grade at HastingsMallory Elementary School in Central Square. In just a year’s time, she created lasting relationships with a number of her students, one of whom she recently spent a Saturday in August with at her pig roast.
Edwards thought differently. “I always felt that [education and business] could be combined and it would strengthen both areas,” she said.
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her passion 140 and a combined student population of 700 at Little Learners. In 1994, Child Time Inc., a national early childhood program, bought the name Little Learners and offered Edwards the company’s corporate director position, which she held for three years, traveling across the United States and even to the Bahamas. But at the end of her three-year contract she realized how much she was missing out on at home with her family. From the time her two daughters were 5 and 7 years old, Edwards was the girls’ only parental figure. “I was a single parent. It was hard to juggle it all but I learned to do it,” she said with a soft voice. After her stint with Child Time, Edwards had two more principal positions at Cincinnatus Elementary and Parkside School in Solvay respectively and a four-year director position at Sylvan Learning Center, which finally led her to the moment where she could say, “And the rest is history.” In 2005 Edwards purchased Huntington Learning Center in Clay, making it one of two locations in the Syracuse
area. “I looked at the Huntington program, and I was very impressed with their curriculum,” she said. “Of all the learning centers in Onondaga County, I am the only educator that sits in this seat.” Although Edwards admits that she hasn’t been much of a cook since her tea ring bread baking days, her twopage résumé boasts an extensive list of
awards, experiences and professional affiliations. But beyond the black and white type, fancy titles and dates is a multifaceted woman who has heartily given a lifetime of service to her community, family and career. “I love doing it. No matter what, whether it is Huntington or BASCOL,” she said, with her hands gently folded on her desk and a beaming smile. “This is my life; I love it.”
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For most of her adult life, Syracuse native Nina Albino has thrived in the non-profit world. “For me, from day one when I walked into my job, I just felt like it was me. It is who I am,” said Albino of her 19-and-a-half-year career with the American Cancer Society that culminated with an executive and central area director position. “I loved everything about it. I loved the organization, the people I worked with, the work that I did and knowing that I was part of a bigger picture. But you know how sometimes you just know that you need to move on?”
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“My life is a lot of work, but i love both jobs. i love what i do, and i don’t feel like i work. i feel like i get to be a part of a greater plan every day of my life.”
Albino left the AMCS in 1994 to work with the March of Dimes where — some could call it fate — she was introduced to Kathleen Miller-Murphy. “There is good that comes from everything,” she said of meeting her coworker and future business partner. “[Kathleen and I] knew there was a need for service to children [with
diseases, disabilities and disorders] that have no place else to go.” So, six months later in March of 2004 (a relatively short process for such a project), Albino and Miller-Murphy created Charity for Children. The non-profit organization is dedicated to providing financial and educational services to needy families in Central New York, specifically children who suffer from disabilities, diseases and disorders.
ally spends some of her evenings at Crouse as a secretary in the operating room. “[Working at the hospital] isn’t just because I need the extra money. [The individuals at Crouse] have become very involved in the organization,” she explained, naming a few staff members and doctors and their spouses who participate in the charity’s annual events like the walk/run in May and the upcoming fashion show on Sept. 6. “I feel like my job [at Crouse] is an extension of [Charity for Children] because
“My job is really not at my desk,” said Albino, who works “typical” hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday) as the only full-time employee and direcNina Albino (right) with tor for Charity for Abby Children. Her days Kessler in are spent in meetings, downtown Syracuse dealing with clients in person or on the phone, purchasing gas cards or grocery cards for families she works with, and traveling outside the area to other hospitals, to name a few of the many duties that are necessary of her position. “It’s about getting out there, and raising awareness,”she added. In addition to being the president of Charity for Children, Miller-Murphy is the education coordinator at Crouse Hospital, while Albino addition-
MEET ABBY KESSlER age: 10 (on Sept. 17) CoNditioN: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) — internal or external tumors. Abby was born with her condition and has been wearing a back brace since she was 4 years old. Her internal tumors affect her spine, muscles and organs causing her to have seizures. hoBBieS: Abby likes to play games on her ipad like puzzles and Dragons (pAD). She loves swimming and having water fights with her older brother, Jacob, and her dad. “I use the hose, and Jacob and my dad like to have squirt guns. It’s fun,” she said. Abby often bakes desserts with her grandmother, and her favorite is a summertime Oreo dessert cake. favorite SuBJeCt: math fuN faCt: She once hula hooped for five minutes straight during physical therapy. “I can make it look like I’m not even spinning my hips, and I can walk while I’m hula hooping,” she said.
The charity, she said, has given her the opportunity to be a part of families
One family in particular that she has become close with are the Kesslers of Minoa. Ten-year-old Abby Kessler suffers from neurofibromatosis, a condition that causes internal or external tumors. Abby’s condition has formed internal tumors that affect her spine, muscles and organs causing her to seizure. “Abby is a shining example of a child with a disability with a positive attitude. If we can believe that our minds really control our bodies, she is a
Just recently, Abby’s mom, Sarah, sent Albino a video of Abby’s school concert. Albino began to laugh as she remembered watching the other students as they diligently stood with their hands at their sides as they sang, while Abby swung her dress back and forth as she belted out the songs. “If you met [Abby] or talked to her you would absolutely never know that she has a serious medical condition,” she said. Although Albino works tirelessly for Charity for Children, she jokingly said that the bags underneath her eyes are worth it. “My life is a lot of work, but I love both jobs,” she said. “I love what I do, and I don’t feel like I work. I feel like I get to be a part of a greater plan every day of my life.”
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“I have great friends and family who really have in every way, shape and form been involved with the charity. Before anybody believed in what we did, they did,” she said with a humble smile.
“Knowing that I am the light at the end of the tunnel for these people ... I mean it just feels so good, it really does. I just think it sustains me,” she said, with a sincere look in her eyes.
perfect example because her attitude just allows her to get through difficult situations,” Albino said of the spunky little girl. “She has maintained her sense of humor and her outgoing personality [throughout her struggles with the disease].”
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Last September, Charity for Children hosted its first fashion show at Traditions at The Links in Erie Village, featuring local notables like Ted Long from 93Q and volunteers from Crouse and the community as models. The event raised more than $18,000 for the charity, and it has already outgrown its venue. Emcee for this year’s event held at the OnCenter will once again be Thom Filicia, former TV personality of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and acclaimed interior designer. New to host alongside Filicia is NewsChannel 9’s Carrie Lazarus. Albino’s nephew, who is active in the charity’s mission, will perform with the local party band New Day.
across Central New York and not just her own. She began to tear up when sharing the story of a family who couldn’t afford to fly their mother into town to babysit two of their children while their third child underwent major surgery. She helped them pay for the flight, and the whole family surprised her two months later at her office with a plant, lots of hugs and thank-yous.
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Show a little teacher appreciation with this sweet and simple thank you card by Watertown-based JDoore Creations. The 4-by-5-and-a-half-inch card features a die-cut red apple adhered to the front, blank inside for a personal message and a kraft envelope. Your number one instructor will surely love the thoughtful sentiment: $3.35. jdoorecreations.etsy.com
Treat superb tutelage to this one-of-a-kind tote bag by Manlius-based esbaby. Perfect for carrying back-to-school essentials and all those papers to grade, this handquilted shoulder bag features an apple and pear print fabric with polka dot trim and a handy inside pocket; $20. esbaby.net
Our dedicated educators spend most of their days on their feet. Why not give them a chance to sit back and relax? This handpainted 24-inch round stool by Baldwinsville artist Michele Sprague Designs can be customized for your child’s favorite teacher (or your best teacher friend) with their name written across the top; $130. paintingbymichele.etsy.com
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Show teacher your eco-friendly smarts with a gift that’ll make her lunch the most stylish in the faculty lounge. This 100 percent cotton sandwich wrap by Totes and Handbags by Ms. Karen of Manlius features velcro and liquid-resistant, washable fabric; $5. mskarenny.etsy.com
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mentor match By J o l e e n e M o o dy, T ransf o rmat i o na l speaker an d auth o r
Reap the rewards of finding a mentor “A teacher is never a giver of truth. A teacher is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself.” — Bruce Lee
doesn’t happen very often. And when it does, it’s likely a relationship that has already been established or the teacher sees hardcore potential in the student.
What is a mentor? Hmm. Great question, right? Let’s go further and ask not just what is a mentor, but what is the purpose of a mentor? And how does one go about finding said mentor?
This brings us back to the original question: What is a mentor and where do you find one?
Chief Operating Officer of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg nailed it in her book Lean In. (Wasn’t that required reading this year?) Sandberg said that seeking a mentor isn’t about finding someone who intrigues you and then asking if that person would be willing to be your mentor. Why? Because that person doesn’t know you. You don’t really know that person. And it’s likely that person doesn’t have the time to give you what you truly need to grow and learn and thrive. I will say there are instances where successful people do take eager learners under their wings, but it
A mentor is an individual who has the ability to direct a less experienced person through guided teaching. A mentor is ready, willing and available to show the student the way. As for where a mentor is, well, one of them is talking to you right now. Coaches, teachers, consultants and strategists — the names vary but the results are the same. Thanks to Google and Bing, you can find one pretty darn close to you who not only has the ability to guide you, but also expertise in your area of interest. Spend a day with a reputable group of women entrepreneurs like Women TIES or WBOC and you can find a few in the bunch there, too. And if you decide they don’t suit you, I’m willing to bet they would be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Remember Les Brown? He is a world-renowned speaker, author and radio host who was “hungry” to succeed. In his early days, Brown was determined to become a radio DJ. He didn’t have a formal education, but he didn’t see that as a limitation. Instead he showed up every day at his local radio station asking for work. For months, the station owner turned him down. Brown kept going back
“ A teacher is never a giver of truth. A teacher is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself.” — Bruce Lee until the owner finally gave him a job as a janitor. Long story short, Brown got into the station and learned everything he could from afar. He watched the DJs as he swept. He paid even closer attention when he brought them coffee. And then one day, he got his chance to grab the mic after he learned the night DJ couldn’t make it to the station. So he slid into the booth and turned his magic on. Brown found a way to put himself smack-dab in the middle of his mentors. It’s a viable option for you, too. I will end my little article with the following: If it is help you seek, you must go seek the help. Pay attention to those around you, and act when you get the impulse. There is a Buddhist proverb that states, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” This may be your hour, grasshopper. Joleene Moody is a transformational speaker, author and consultant to women entrepreneurs in Central New York. Learn more about her at joleenespeaks.com or find her at facebook.com/jddesr.
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