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ON THE COVER SPRING 2019
Sherman College of Chiropractic Magazine
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Serving the Community
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Campus Connections
The major renovation of Scallon Hall is one of many new upgrades and expansions focused on making Sherman the preeminent chiropractic college.
Sherman sponsors major cycling events.
Sherman welcomes new trustee Richelle Knowles, D.C., ‘99.
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Leading the Industry
Designer Kimber Flynn
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New partnership extends Sherman’s reach in Puerto Rico.
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Philanthropy in Action
Fraternity activities support the campus and local community.
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Sherman Education in Action
Alumni find career success on many different paths.
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Cover Story – I’m Ready!
Campaign takes aim at making Sherman the preeminent college of chiropractic.
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Around the World
Sherman leaders present at conferences in Europe and Asia.
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Alumni News & Notes
More than 700 alumni return to Sherman for Lyceum 2019.
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Community News
Sherman Sponsors Spartanburg Criterium, The Assaults Sherman College of Chiropractic served as sponsor to two major cycling events this year. First, the college was a sponsor for the 15th Annual Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium, a closed-circuit, multi-lap cycling race through Downtown Spartanburg. The Criterium turns the heart of the city into an extravagant tailgating party to watch cyclists race around the half-mile downtown course. This race is a part of the USA CRITS Speed Week series and is known for its open-air plaza center, dangerously sharp left turns and unique atmosphere. The Sherman College of Chiropractic Health Center served as Cyclist Care + Support Sponsor for the 2019 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion. The Assaults is one of the most intense, premier cycling experiences that draws a full field of approximately 900 cyclists from across the world each year. The Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a one-day, 102.7-mile challenge that takes riders from Spartanburg, SC, to the top of the highest peak in the east, Mt. Mitchell; its sister ride, The Assault on Marion, stretches 74.2 miles from Spartanburg to Marion, NC. September 2019 Sherman College graduate Emilio Castrillon, D.C., of Colombia competed in the Assault on Mt. Mitchell. The college has a long history of involvement in this race, with many students working water and refreshment stops along its route through the years.
Paws2Care Therapy Dogs Help Students Reduce Stress Paws2Care brought several therapy dogs to campus the week before summer midterms to help students de-stress and become more “PAWSitive.” This event is part of Student Affairs’ program focused on improving students’ mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.
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Sherman College students often juggle a heavy class load, a busy home life, a tight budget and more. Recognizing the need to help students reduce their stress and anxiety, the college offers several activities each quarter that focus on improving mental health.
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Landing and Leading in the Community In an effort to strengthen relationships and build bridges between Sherman College and the regional community, many Sherman employees are involved in area initiatives and board leadership. Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Relations Ohmar Land, D.M., was recently honored with the Founder’s Award from the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund (CHASF), an organization that ensures that “every child living in our public housing communities has both the opportunity for and an expectation of a college education.” The Founder’s Award is presented to an individual who through their years of patronage has supported the scholarship fund with their time, talent and treasure. Land served as the fund’s first executive director and helped raise more than $3 million for the organization. As a result, 100 students can attend college in perpetuity. He continues to serve as a mentor for students in the program and contributes financially and in other ways to the organization. Land has also immersed himself in the Spartanburg community since joining Sherman College early last year. He completed the 2019 Leadership Spartanburg program, a nine-month course from the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce designed to better prepare leaders and volunteers for community service through exploration of issues, challenges and opportunities facing Spartanburg County now and in the future.
Finally, Land also recently joined the Board of Directors for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Upstate, part of the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. According to the organization’s website, Big Brothers and Big Sisters has led one-to-one youth service for more than 100 years, “developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people.” The organization serves children ages 6-18.
Employees Raise $1,035 for United Way of the Piedmont Sherman College employees raised $1,035 during a week-long campaign to support the United Way of the Piedmont. The college beat its goal of $1,000 and nearly doubled last year’s collection of $575. Fall 2019
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Spartanburg Colleges, Sheriff’s Office Hold Safe Campus Summit at Sherman College Determined to keep Spartanburg’s seven college campuses as safe as possible, College Town institutions joined forces with the Spartanburg County Sheriff ’s Office for a half-day program this summer, bringing together representatives from campus security, facilities, and communications for training and collaboration. Hosted at Sherman, the program included active shooter training, public relations pointers for working with the media, round table discussions and plenty of time for cross-campus relationship building. “Our goal today was to meet, train, share common practices, and identify and fix any breaks or lapses we collectively may have regarding campus safety,” said Sherman College Director of Facilities and Campus Security Patrick Lausier, who organized the summit.
“Our ultimate goal is to keep our people safe.” – Patrick Lausier, Director of Facilities and Campus Security
Showcase Sherman Weekend Continues Success More than 50 guests attended the latest Sherman Showcase Weekend on campus July 26-27. Attendees toured the newly renovated campus, attended a palpation session, participate in a leadership session and more. Showcase Sherman Weekend is an opportunity for prospective students to immerse themselves in the experience of Sherman College of Chiropractic. Guests will discover the philosophy, science and art of this rewarding profession and come away with the certainty that becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic at Sherman is the right path. To learn more or to refer a student, visit www.sherman.edu/showcase or contact the Admissions Department at admissions@sherman.edu. 4 www.sherman.edu
The final Showcase Sherman Weekend for 2019 will be held November 15-16. Dates for 2020 include February 28-29, May 15-16, August 7-8 and November 13-14.
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INTERNS of the Month
FEBRUARY 2019
The Health Center recognizes an intern each month who excels in clinical performance, patient management, professionalism and analytical/ adjusting technique.
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Justin Argyle
Heather Griewank
Benjamin, UT
Plymouth, IN
Justin graduated in June 2019 and plans to join Balanced Chiropractic in Riverton, UT.
Heather graduated in September and plans to associate with Anneka Parks, D.C., ’09, at Country Chiropractic Center in Bremen, IN.
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Julia Hartman Wake Forest, NC Julie graduates in December 2019 and plans to practice in Charleston, SC, with Andrew Quick.
JULY 2019
Alex Bowman Radford, VA
Tyler Jackson Grayson, KY
Zach Shaw Dayton, OH
Alex graduates in March 2020 and plans to practice in Blacksburg, VA.
Tyler graduated in September 2019 and plans to associate in the Charlotte, NC, area.
Zach graduates in December 2019 and plans to associate in Charlotte, NC.
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Employee Highlights Greene-Orndorff Joins NBCE Part II Test Committee Radiology Department Chair and Professor of Clinical Sciences Laura R. GreeneOrndorff, R.T., D.C., ’95, wrote questions for the Diagnostic Imaging Section of Part II test committee August 23-24 at the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) in Greeley, CO. Orndorff also serves the college as supervisor of the X-Ray Department.
Stephens Joins NBCE Part IV Test Committee Health Center Case Doctor and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences Sarah Stephens, D.C., ’03, participated with the Part IV test committee June 20-23 at the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) in Greeley, CO. Stephens was one of three educators selected to join state board presidents in selecting questions for the next Part IV exam and checking them for efficacy/errors. Stephens also serves Sherman College as evidence-informed practice facilitator for the college’s on-campus Chiropractic Health Center.
Browning Named Technique Department Chair Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09, DCCJP, has been named chair of the Technique Department within Clinical Sciences. She also serves the college as Institutional Review Board Chair and as president of the Sherman College Alumni Association. Browning holds a bachelor’s degree from Lander University (’02), and an advanced certification in Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific (KCUCS) technique. Earlier this year, she completed and passed the rigorous Upper Cervical Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures.
Bedford Completes College of Business Management Institute Director of Financial Reporting and Business Analytics David Bedford recently completed the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO)’s College of Business Management Institute (CBMI) training. CBMI provides intensive training in business and financial management for colleges and universities. Bedford’s focus at the college has shifted to include gathering, analyzing and providing efficient reporting to optimize the college’s decision-making. In this new role, he will plan, prepare and present financial statements and reports, work with the annual budget, and help develop systems for gathering, analyzing and reporting data for business decision-making.
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Kolarik Named to Foundation Board Sherman College Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences and Faculty Case Doctor Thomas Kolarik, D.C., ’94, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Thompson Foundation. In addition to his duties at the college, Kolarik maintains a practice in Travelers Rest, SC. The Thompson Foundation works to promote the continuation of the work pioneered by Clay Thompson, who invented the first drop mechanism in 1952. Thompson also developed a leg check analysis, crediting Romer and Wendel Derefield with the initial leg check data. He developed adjustments on the table that correlated to the leg check analysis.
Sherman Instructor DePasque Honored by TLC Sherman College Instructor of Clinical Sciences Rosemary DePasque, B.S., D.C., ’90, was recently honored with the Collective Growth Award from TLC4Superteams. This honor goes to the TLC Coach whose members achieved the highest growth in new patient volume, office visit volume and office collections. DePasque’s members grew by 66 percent.
Kent Named 2019 Chiropractic Educator of the Year Planet Chiropractic has named Director of Evidence-Informed Curriculum and Practice Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D., as its 2019 Chiropractic Educator of the Year. Widely acknowledged as one of the brightest minds in chiropractic, Kent’s passion for facilitating human empowerment led him to the chiropractic profession, where he has served as a practitioner, educator, author, lecturer, and researcher. At Sherman College, Kent is responsible for directing projects and studies with faculty, students, and staff that increase the quality and quantity of evidence applicable to the curriculum and practice of chiropractic.
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Departing Trustees Recognized Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., recently recognized Tony Lawhon, Esq., Peter Kevorkian, D.C., Daniel Knowles, D.C., ’96, and Shane Walker, D.C., ’00, in grateful appreciation for their years of leadership and their devotion to Sherman College through service on the college’s Board of Trustees.
“Each trustee provided a unique leadership role of influencing the future growth and development of Sherman College,” Cordero said of the departing members’ service to the college. “We are extremely thankful for their dedication to Sherman College and their hearts for service and the chiropractic profession.” –Edwin Cordero, D.C.
Tony Lawhon, Esq. Lawhon served on the board for five years, from March 2014-2019. He was instrumental in assisting with the implementation of board governance processes and provided ongoing expertise regarding legal services.
Peter Kevorkian, D.C. Knowles and Kevorkian each served two full terms, from May 2011-2019. Kevorkian served as board chair, and during his time in leadership, he strengthened the board’s structure by implementing board governance processes; before his second term expired, he stepped back from his role as chair to provide orientation and support to the new board chair.
Daniel Knowles, D.C., ’96 Knowles served as board nominations committee chair, and in that time a number of valuable trustees were brought on to serve the college; before his second term expired, he transitioned off as committee chair but continued his efforts to support the nominations committee.
Shane Walker, D.C., ’00 Walker served on the board for two full terms, from October 2011-2019. He was instrumental in the college’s growth, participating with the assembly speaker program and serving on many committees to help position Sherman College as the premier chiropractic institution.
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Knowles Joins Sherman Board Sherman College alumna and President’s Circle Regent Richelle Knowles, D.C., ’99, of Boulder, CO, has been appointed to the Sherman College Board of Trustees. Her term began this May. Knowles attended Duquesne University in Pennsylvania, where her commitment to entering the field of healthcare initially led her to pursue a degree in pharmacology. Her career trajectory changed dramatically after she learned about the theory, principles and practice of chiropractic care and enrolled at Sherman College. Knowles is a published researcher and is an active member of the Colorado
Chiropractic Association, the League of Chiropractic Women and the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations, where she currently serves on the board. She serves on the Clinical Advisory Board for the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. She is an instructor for EpiEnergetics, teaching both basic and advanced level courses in Network Spinal both nationally and internationally. Along with her husband, Daniel Knowles, D.C., ’96, she co-founded Network Family Wellness Center, Mile High Chiropractic Movement, and Lifetime Wellness Practice.
Richelle Knowles, D.C., ’99
The Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic is a visionary group of professionals dedicated to carrying out the college’s mission, goals and objectives to educate chiropractors, conduct relevant research and serve humanity with high quality health care. Members are elected to serve four-year terms.
Chiropractic Leaders Gather for 16th Annual IRAPS Sherman College of Chiropractic hosted its 16th Annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), a peer-reviewed conference on vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic, on its campus in Spartanburg, SC, October 12-13. The goal of IRAPS is to bring together leaders in philosophy and research as well as practitioners who are centered on the vertebral subluxation practice, to build a stronger academic community worldwide regarding the subluxation model of chiropractic.
The symposium’s intent is to foster a view that the chiropractic profession is centered on vertebral subluxation, based on vitalism, dedicated to research and developing a discipline of philosophy. Keynote speakers included Scott L. Rosa, D.C., B.C.A.O, and Claude Lessard, D.C. Rosa presented “A Neuro-Radiographic Demonstration of the Upper Cervical Misalignment in Patients Involved in Head/ Neck Trauma,” and Lessard presented “A New Look at Chiropractic Basic Science.” Learn more on our website at Fall 2019 9 www.sherman.edu/iraps.
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ACP Programs Kick Off in U.S. and Europe Thanks to the program’s popularity across the globe, Sherman College’s Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP) is launching two new classes – one in the U.S. and another in Europe. The ACP is a one-year course designed to enhance the understanding, depth, and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. Sessions challenge the thinking process and the application of philosophy in the chiropractic profession. Successful completion of the 100-hour program leads to membership in the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers, and the ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards accepts
the successful completion of the ACP for 100 hours toward its Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards. Domestic modules will be held on the Sherman College campus, with Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday sessions from 8 a.m. until noon. Sessions for the Europe class will be held in various locations across the continent. Registration is open to a limited number of participants. For more information about the ACP, visit www.sherman.edu/acp or contact Coordinator for Academic Affairs Angel Radick at aradick@sherman.edu.
Module I: December 7-8, 2019
ACP
US/South Carolina
Module II: March 7-8, 2019 Module III: May 2-3, 2020* Module IV: August 8-9, 2020 Module V: December 5-6, 2020
*These modules will be held during Sherman College’s annual Lyceum.
Module I: February 8-9, 2020, London, England
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Module II: May 2-3, 2020, Spartanburg, SC, US* Module III: September 12-13, 2020 , Athens, Greece Module IV: November 7-9, 2020, Eindhoven, Netherlands Module V: February 6-7, 2020, Hamburg, Germany
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Around the World
Sherman College Partners with Ponce Health Sciences University to Further Professional Training Sherman College continues to advance its vision of bringing chiropractic to the world by developing admission and academic agreements with partner institutions. President Edwin Cordero, D.C., along with Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer Karen Canup, C.P.A., and Director of International Recruitment and Presidential Initiatives Rolando Rivera, traveled to Puerto Rico this summer to sign an agreement with Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU).
The two institutions are partnering to facilitate the admission of students graduating from PHSU’s master’s program who are interested in obtaining the Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Sherman College. The PHSU master’s program in health sciences is a one-year program of study offered both on the Ponce campus and at its San Juan center. Upon successful completion of this master’s degree, students move on to careers in health care and/or further professional training.
Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., said the agreement offers attractive benefits to both schools. “Sherman College is excited to welcome students who are looking to join a health care career that will allow them to bring principled chiropractic care to their communities and make a difference in the lives of others,” he said. In Puerto Rico, Sherman College also maintains admission agreements with Universidad Central de Bayamón and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico. PHSU Provost José A. Torres Ruiz, Ph.D. (center), and Sherman President Edwin Cordero, D.C., signed an agreement to facilitate the admission of PHSU graduates at Sherman College.
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Fraternity Installs Library Bookshelves, Holds Campus Food Drive The Epsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Chi Chiropractic Fraternity spent a Saturday morning building new shelves for the Learning Resources Center at Sherman College. The shelving, housed in the LRC’s storage room, now holds the college’s DVD collection. “Our DVDs have been in storage for a year and a half, so we are excited to provide access to them again,” said Director of Learning Resources Chandra Placer, M.L.I.S. “We thank Craig Bryan and Pi Kappa Chi for helping to make that happen.” Pi Kappa Chi members also recently sponsored a successful food drive for the campus food pantry, resulting in overflowing cupboards that will benefit students in need. Pi Kappa Chi was
originally founded in 1961 at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Sherman College’s chapter has expanded in its first few years, also adding on Lambda Kappa Chi Sorority and establishing the Community Service Club at Sherman College. Pi Kappa Chi members engage in many community service activities in the Spartanburg area, including Carolina Miracle League, Toys for Tots, pack-a-box drives for overseas military personnel and numerous other service projects throughout the year.
New Faculty Scholarship Honors John Porter Combining personal integrity with outstanding longevity in the profession, John H. Porter, Jr., D.C., ’77, is a model of chiropractic excellence driven by commitment to community. A member of Sherman College’s third graduating class in 1977, Porter joined the faculty in 1979 and opened
his own practice as Spartanburg’s second black chiropractor in 1981. He has personified Sherman College’s core principles: education, research and service. In his honor, Sherman College has established its first faculty scholarship -- The Dr. John H. Porter, Jr. Scholarship Fund, hosting the inaugural scholarship dinner on October 17 in the Gelardi Student Center. The scholarship serves to ease the financial burden of future students and will allow them to pursue careers that, like Porter’s, are dedicated to health and wellness in their communities. For more information or to contribute to this fund, visit www.sherman.edu/porter, email Rob Welborn at rwelborn@sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771, ext. 321.
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Sherman Education in Action by Beverly Knight
As its mission states, Sherman College educates and prepares students to become doctors of chiropractic focused on the analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation. Building a successful career in chiropractic can take many forms, with each career path ultimately determined by the strengths and interests of the graduates. But despite their individual differences, every graduate has Sherman College’s principled chiropractic philosophy to provide a pathway to success, a pathway that is enhanced by the graduates’ individual talents and areas of interest as they build their careers.
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Elizabeth Pagano and Rick Florez When Elizabeth Pagano, D.C., and Rick Florez, D.C., met at Penn State University in 1998, neither was headed toward a career in chiropractic. Pagano’s plan was to become a veterinarian. Florez was a pre-med major with his sights set on becoming a medical doctor. The plan changed first for Florez, a soccer player, who switched his major to kinesiology because of his interest in studying the human body in relation to athletics. When someone mentioned to him that chiropractic was a potential career path with that major, he investigated the profession and volunteered for a summer in a chiropractic office. He was instantly drawn to chiropractic after seeing how it changed people’s lives, including his own. Florez decided to enroll at Sherman College, and Pagano was still working toward becoming a veterinarian. But six months before Florez’s graduation, Pagano, who had worked in several veterinary clinics but was becoming disenchanted with veterinary medicine, decided to change her career path as well, entering Sherman to pursue her own degree in chiropractic. Because Pagano’s father had been a member of Sherman College’s second graduating class, 14 www.sherman.edu
chiropractic had always been a part of her life. And she learned a lot more about it from Florez’s friends who were his fellow students. The couple never looked back after her decision. Florez graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic in 2004, and the couple married in March of 2006, the weekend after Pagano’s National Boards and final exams for the quarter. When she graduated in 2007, they began searching for the right place to locate. Pagano was born and raised in West Virginia, Florez in Maryland. They settled on Raleigh, NC, as the place to begin their joint careers and opened their wellness-based Chiropractic Café there in March 2008. The couple immediately began looking for ways to get their business out into the community. With a practice that cares for people of all ages but caters to many athletes, they naturally gravitated toward an outreach that involved athletics.
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Pagano is certified in the Graston soft tissue technique, which she said is a good fit for athletes. That “good fit” was helped along by the fact that they both have been doing CrossFit since 2008 and found a community of people in Raleigh that they have been seeing regularly in their office over the years. But their greatest success in community outreach came as a result of Pagano being an avid runner. She read an article in Runner’s World magazine about an Irish Pub in Colorado that hosted a weekly run club. Her brother owned an Irish pub in Raleigh, so she thought they might be able to establish something similar there. With the help of a local running store, Fleet Feet, they started a run club. As a result of its success, they then inaugurated a St. Patrick’s Day themed “5 Mile Run.” When that was also successful, they created an Oktoberfest themed run, as well as the “World’s Largest Flip Flop 1K,” an event that has broken the Guinness World Record five years in a row. As the events grew, the couple decided to turn them into a non-profit, through which they have now raised approximately $700,000 for local charities. “It has been amazing to see how the idea of a weekly run club to meet people has grown into this opportunity to support our local community for the past 11 years,” Pagano said. It’s clear that Pagano and Florez, along with their dog, Chase, have created both a personal and professional home in Raleigh where they can fulfill their goal of advancing chiropractic while making a significant contribution to the community. Fall 2019
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Charmaine A. Herman Charmaine Herman, M.A., D.C., ’09, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in Brooklyn, NY, after her family immigrated to the United States. She earned undergraduate degrees in biology and history as well as a master’s in history from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Though she initially wanted to be a pediatrician, she went on to pursue two different careers following graduation. Her first career was working for the South Carolina Department of Health as an environmental lab evaluator. Herman completed her master’s degree in history in 2002 and she began teaching history part time at Midlands Technical College in Columbia. After ten years of working for the state, she managed a private environmental laboratory for two years. It was only after the company closed that she thought of a positive experience she had had with chiropractic. Her minister had suffered from severe acute sciatica after an accident, and a friend who was a nurse recommended that Herman take her to a chiropractor. With no previous experience with chiropractic, Herman was impressed with the dramatic results she saw under chiropractic care. This memory led her to consider chiropractic as a career choice. After visiting Sherman during Lyceum and meeting with Jerry Hardee, Ed.D., then the president of the college, she applied and 16 www.sherman.edu
was accepted. However, with many financial obligations she could not enroll until the next year, so she worked as a history lecturer at Savannah State University. Herman began her chiropractic education at Sherman in July 2005, once her term of employment had ended. Herman credits her successful career transition to the support she received from Sherman College’s faculty, staff and administration, as well as her involvement with the Student American Black Chiropractic Association, the Christian Chiropractic Association and other groups that helped to build her foundation. Since chiropractic was her third career, life experiences not only paved the way for future success, but also gave her an avenue to teach history and biology at Spartanburg Community College while pursuing her degree. Herman was interested in the Blair Upper Cervical Technique, even spending time
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learning from an upper cervical practice in Charlotte, NC, as a student. That experience, along with the Blair Technique Club and bootcamps and training through the Upper Cervical Health Centers of America, a practice management group for chiropractors and students who want to practice specific upper cervical chiropractic, prepared her well. Her plan to return to Columbia and open a practice after graduation changed when she married in 2007. She moved to Georgia with her husband, Stephen, who worked for Bell South in 2009. There she got a job as an adjunct professor at Life University, a job that eventually became permanent in 2014.
Care. She has presented several of her studies at Sherman College’s International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS). Juggling two successful jobs and actively participating in her husband’s ministry might seem daunting to some, but not for Herman. “I love teaching these soon-to-be D.C.s. I bring my practice experience into the classroom to help students integrate theory with application,” she said. “By teaching the Blair elective, I have guided students to careers as Blair docs. I have the best of both worlds. My service to my students and my patients is an extension of our ministry.”
Now she’s not only an associate professor in the College of Chiropractic’s Division of Clinical Science, but is also clinic director of Agape Upper Cervical Health Center, which she opened in May 2013 in Alpharetta, GA. Her Christian faith has played a large role in her life, and she feels that God led her to chiropractic. Her husband, who retired two years ago and is now a pastor, works with her as the CEO and office manager at the Agape office. Herman’s professional success has not gone unrecognized. In 2016 she received the Chiropractor of the Year award from the Blair Upper Cervical Society. In 2018 she was recognized as one of the top chiropractors in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine. Additionally, in 2018 she received both the Life University Club Advisor of the Year and Faculty Excellence Award. Then, in 2019, the avid researcher who has published seven peer-reviewed papers was awarded Upper Cervical Researcher of the Year by the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Fall 2019
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Amy Ingersoll Spoelstra Amy Spoelstra, D.C., graduated from Sherman in 2008 but hadn’t been back in several years before this year’s Lyceum, where along with Steve Tullius, D.C., she gave a seminar entitled “Clarity, Confidence, Certainty and Simplicity in Helping Pediatric and Neurodevelopmental Disorder Populations.” An emerging speaker on pediatric neurology topics, Spoelstra, who now lives in Coeur d’Alene, ID, is following a path that grew out of family challenges. She had no background in chiropractic and didn’t know how to incorporate her theories with chiropractic, but she knew that dealing with children with neurological issues through chiropractic was something she was interested in pursuing. Spoelstra and her husband, David, met while they were attending Michigan State University where she was studying business and considering a career as an attorney. She learned about chiropractic through a friend. After working as a chiropractic assistant with Linda Rassal, D.C., a graduate of Palmer College, Spoelstra decided to attend Sherman because of the college’s philosophy. After she graduated from Sherman, the couple relocated to Coeur d’Alene, where David worked as a logistics manager for a corporation in Spokane Valley and later 18 www.sherman.edu
played a role in creating a fully visual K-12 school curriculum and she opened Spoelstra Family Chiropractic. Spoelstra came to understand that there are so many stressors that impact the development of the nervous system, particularly in children. After years of talking, she and her husband formalized the FOCUS program, a Neuro-Deflective Retraining Method that she opened within her practice, and David became the first full-time FOCUS coach and trainer, helping to grow a program that has expanded in scope over the past six years. Through FOCUS, she has been helping children and adults with neurodevelopment disorders since 2011. And through FOCUS Educational Services, they also train and consult with other doctors around the country in the FOCUS model. She knew the main challenge would be to teach other chiropractors how to combine chiropractic with an understanding of brain development.
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During the eight years since she opened her practice, Spoelstra has presented to sold-out seminars and is gratified to hear that chiropractors who follow her model are having results. Most important to her, though, is encouraging others to learn to bridge the gap between principled chiropractic and brain development.
“One thing that will always remain is my commitment and excitement to provide the best care possible and to teach others how to make a great contribution to the world,” Spoelstra said of the gratitude she feels for being able to live a life of purpose and love with her family.
In pursuit of her interest in brain development, Spoelstra completed extensive post-doctoral training in pediatric chiropractic and has contributed to the Practice-Based Research Network with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She is also working with New Zealand College of Chiropractic to publish case studies from within her practice on pediatric chiropractic and is a member of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation, the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association, and the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations. As co-founder of Navigate Your Healing, LLC, an online platform which Spoelstra said is “designed to help parents and families who are affected by ASD [autism spectrum disorder] and other neurodevelopmental disorders navigate the overwhelming and often isolating world of healing and living life with children with developmental challenges,” she has become a sought- after speaker. Her large practice, with seven employees, including one other chiropractor, keeps her busy. Add in the job of being mother to fouryear-old Meela and a chocolate lab named Izzy, as well as the constant travel presenting seminars all over the country, and it’s clear that Spoelstra is driven. Fall 2019
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With the completed construction of the Gelardi Student Center and the renovation of existing buildings on campus, ongoing support and engagement are necessary to ensure Sherman College’s continued success and trajectory in becoming the preeminent chiropractic college. The college’s ”I’m READY” campaign covers many areas of practice readiness and student success. This initiative highlights and addresses areas of opportunity to align the mission of Sherman College with the success of our students, employees and graduates. Our students, faculty and staff are making these declarations and many more:
I’m READY to learn. I’m READY to teach. I’m READY to embrace technology. I’m READY to succeed in practice. I’m READY for financial success. I’m READY to support/earn scholarships. I’m READY to conduct research. I’m READY to change lives.
The “I’m READY” campaign reaches all areas of campus and draws attention to Sherman College’s mission and vision, bringing them to life. Our ultimate goal with this campaign is to have all graduates leave Sherman College with the confidence to say, “I’m READY.” Take a look on the following pages for a peek at how we have begun to enhance the educational experience and our students’ preparation for the life-changing impact of chiropractic practice.
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Scallon Hall Renovation Renovations to Scallon Hall have modernized and expanded both classroom space and technique rooms, while also providing students with visible reminders of the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic. Through graphics highlighting the 33 chiropractic principles, various chiropractic techniques, our Honor Code and more, Sherman College has integrated its values and teachings into Scallon Hall and the campus at large.
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Scallon Hall Exterior Housing most of our academic classrooms and administrative offices, Scallon Hall is filled with opportunities to contribute to our branding and placemaking efforts, starting with a welcoming front door revamp that includes a pop of our signature Sherman burgundy and a few inspiring words.
Scallon Hall Lobby We are thankful to have The Joint Chiropractic as our sponsor and appreciate the generous gift they have made in helping us up-fit the beautiful Scallon Hall Lobby.
Academic Neighborhood Spotlight (Honor Code) The majority of interaction between Sherman College faculty, staff and students takes place within Scallon Hall. This space is a central gathering spot and highlights our college Honor Code. Sponsorship for this area is available.
Delta Sigma Chi Corner This space, sponsored by the chiropractic fraternity Delta Sigma Chi, is a popular gathering place to socialize and study. Contact us to find out about additional lounge locations available for sponsorship.
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Spots of Pride Larry, the Sherman Pride mascot, gets a dominant spot in both Scallon Hall and in the Bookstore (now located in the Gelardi Student Center). Both locations are available for sponsorship, and both are popular places for selfies and photos shared on social media.
Health Center Ready Rooms Due to increased enrollment, interns in the on-campus Chiropractic Health Center needed a little more space to get READY for practice and prepare to see their patients in the clinic. With this in mind, the college now has two Ready Room spaces, one set up as quiet work room for preparing case notes and studying x-rays, patient files and more, and the other as a social space to relax, eat and gather with fellow interns in between patient appointments. Both spaces will be upgraded in 2020 and are available for sponsorship.
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The 33 Principles
X-Ray Suites
A feature graphic throughout Scallon Hall is a symbolic spine using Stephenson’s 33 Principles of Chiropractic to embody sections of the spine. Priced at $4,000, the purchase of a principle naming opportunity automatically qualifies the donor as a Visionary Member of Sherman College’s Regent program. Limited sponsorship opportunities remain.
The digital x-ray suites in the Chiropractic Health Center are slated for further improvements in the coming months. Recent additions include a 17x17 wireless DR imaging panel and digital acquisition station from RadmediX in the soon-to-be renamed RadmediX Room and a Konica Minolta Straight Arm DR unit in the TRU-Digital Room. The department has also added a fully dedicated x-ray practice suite where X-Ray Interns (XRIs) and faculty/staff can help students work on patient setups and imaging quality. Fall 2019
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Chiropractic Techniques As part of Scallon Hall’s interior branding, the classroom hallway features 13 chiropractic techniques, each one with a sponsorship opportunity. Priced at $4,000, the purchase of a technique naming opportunity automatically qualifies the donor as a Visionary Member of Sherman College’s Regent program. Limited sponsorship opportunities remain.
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Gelardi Student Center Gelardi Student Center In February, Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated the opening of the Drs. Thom and Betty Gelardi Student Center, named after the founder of the college and his wife, a member of Sherman College’s first graduating class. The new facility enhances the student experience through a modern library space, multiple study suites, and lounge areas that provide a respite from the rigors of academic life.
Gelardi Student Center Lobby As the finishing touch on the newest addition to campus, we have added the mission and vision of the college to the design of the lobby and library entrances. Sponsorship for this area is available.
At Sherman College, we’re READY. Our question to you is this: Are YOU READY to join in?
Naming a designated space on campus is a meaningful way to remind college constituents of the contributions and support that help expand the capacity of the campus to accommodate more students, technology, programs and community engagement. Additional areas that present great opportunities for advancement include the anatomy lab, research offices, our Thrive (student success program) hallway, and several Scallon Hall lounge areas. Learn more about the many ways to support Sherman College’s “I’m READY” initiative at www.sherman.edu/ready. For information on specific naming opportunities, please call Development Coordinator Rob Welborn at 800-849-8771, ext. 321, or email rwelborn@sherman.edu. Fall 2019
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Around the World
Sherman Leadership Present Worldwide College leaders have taken on the world stage, representing Sherman College and principled chiropractic at leadership, research and continuing education events around the globe. Decken, Cohen Present at Axiom Seminar in Amsterdam Philosophy Department Chair and Professor of Clinical Sciences Bill Decken, D.C., ’86, D.Ph.CS, presented “The Importance of Worldview” and Senior Vice President for Presidential Affairs Neil Cohen, D.C., presented “Collaboration Without Compromise” during the Axiom Seminar August 9-10 in Amsterdam. The Axiom Seminar is an international conference that aims to discuss and expand the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic to create sustainable change and growth of the profession it brings substance and solution to the challenges faced in Europe; the organization is dedicated to giving back proceeds to the profession.
Kent Presents at Neurology Conference, Science Summit and Global Congress on Neurology and Neuroscience Director of Evidence-Informed Curriculum and Practice Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D., presented at the European Neurology Congress on June 19-20, in Venice, Italy. The title of his presentation was “Neurological Consequences of Spinal Degenerative Disease Associated with Vertebral Subluxations.” Kent also presented at The Subluxation Science Summit held June 8. The Summit involved chiropractors from all over the world online, providing unique insights into subluxation science and research to help raise knowledge, congruence, communication, and clinical certainty. Finally, Kent presented a video program at the Global Congress on Neurology and Neuroscience in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, titled “Prevalence of Abnormal Findings in a Cohort of Patients Referred for Cervical Spine MRI Examination by Doctors of Chiropractic and Potential Neurological Consequences Associated with Vertebral Subluxation.”
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Around the World
Students Travel to Brisbane, Australia, for WCCS The Sherman College Chapter of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) sent two delegates, Charmi Patel (chapter president and head delegate) and Ali Fitzgerald (vice president) to the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Brisbane, Australia June 30-July 6. This year’s Congress welcomed 137 delegates from 27 chapters, which set a record for the largest AGM yet. During the students’ week in Australia, days were spent in Congress and evenings featured an array of activities from scavenger hunts to community service opportunities. “Being a part of the Congress was such an amazing experience, and it truly gave light to how important this organization is to both students and the future of the chiropractic profession,” Fitzgerald shared.
Patel and Fitzgerald both agree taking part in WCCS provides students with numerous leadership opportunities and helps develop a variety of skills, from public speaking to organizational management, that will serve them well throughout their careers. “WCCS gives students and young professionals a voice in the chiropractic world now to help determine the future of our profession,” Fitzgerald said.
Read more about the Congress and the proposals that were passed on our blog at https://www.sherman.edu/news/students-travel-to-brisbane-australia-for-wccs/.
Where in the World is Continuing Education? Wherever You Are. Sherman College now brings the quality continuing education programming that you’ve come to know and love to a computer or mobile device near you. With more locations allowing online continuing education credit, we’ve made earning your continuing education credits for licensure easier and more cost effective. The Office of Continuing Education currently offers 24 programs for CE credit, with 20+ additional not-for-credit (but popular) programs.
While these programs are available worldwide, the college only offers CE credit in the U.S. and Canada at this time.Participants are responsible for ensuring that programs are approved in the state(s) for which they would like to receive credit. If your geographic location is not listed on our website, please check with your licensing agency or contact Amy Brademann at abrademann@sherman.edu. Check out current course options at: https://www.sherman.edu/professionals/online-ce/. Fall 2019
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Meeting Alumni and Friends Around the World Seeking ways to reconnect with alumni and friends in the field, Sherman College’s leadership team maintains a robust travel schedule, traveling to chiropractic conventions and continuing education events across the U.S. and around the world. Highlights of the summer travel season included Mile High Chiropractic Weekend in Denver, CO, this August. Mile High is hosted by Sherman College Regent and alumnus Daniel Knowles, D.C., ’96, together with his wife, fellow Regent and Sherman College Trustee Richelle Knowles, D.C., ’99. During this year’s event, Sherman College hosted a luncheon for friends and alumni, raising more than $30,000 to support continuing improvements to students’ academic and clinical education. Sherman College Regent and Trustee Matthew McCoy, D.C., was honored with the Mile High Vision Award for his contributions to the profession. Another travel highlight included the 2019 South Carolina Chiropractic Association Convention and Trade Show, where the college hosted a reception and served as a sponsor for the annual banquet. Sherman College honored outgoing SCCA President and Sherman alumnus Dr. David Mruz, ’80, and celebrated incoming President Dr. Christopher Black, ’00.
College leaders attended a variety of events this summer: • Focus OKC 10th Anniversary Celebration, July 26-27, Oklahoma City, OK • Summer Dynamic Essentials, August 1-4, Atlanta, GA • Axiom Seminar, August 9-10, Amsterdam, Netherlands • Florida Chiropractic Society Conference, August 10-11, West Palm Beach, FL • Palmetto State Chiropractic Association 2019, August 24, Spartanburg, SC • ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Symposium: Advances in Spinal Care, June 6-8, Denver, CO • CloseForChiro Masterclass, June 7-8, Chicago, IL • American Black Chiropractic Association Convention, June 27-30, Daytona Beach, FL • Florida Chiropractic Society Conference, June 29-30, Championsgate, FL You can find more upcoming travel dates on the college’s blog at www.sherman.edu/blog.
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Alumni
Renew your membership today! The Sherman College Alumni Association offers direction, service, and support for the growth and development of the college and its graduates.
Membership perks include:
Your membership provides scholarships to deserving Sherman College students and helps support growth and development projects at your alma mater.
• Bookstore discount
Online payment options are available at https://www.sherman.edu/alumni-andfriends/association/.
Divas and Goddesses Inaugural Event Connects Women in Chiropractic
• Continuing education program discounts
• Free access to Alumni Directory
• Admission to the annual luncheon at Lyceum • And much more!
Eaton, named Sherman College’s 2019 Chiropractor of the Year, designed the event to unite female chiropractors, students, and women who love chiropractic in one mission: growing gratitude to epic proportions while giving back to chiropractic through Sherman College. “I think every participant’s life has been transformed on some level,” Eaton said of the passion shared during the event.
Barbara Eaton, D.C., hosted the inaugural “Divas and Goddesses of Chiropractic Give Back” July 13 at Sherman College, welcoming more than 50 attendees and giving back $2,000 to the institution.
Program topics focused on gratitude, community, abundance, and a healthy money mindset. Speakers included Sherman College first lady, Debbie Cordero; other Sherman 2019 award winners Randi Cohen and Trustee Richelle Knowles, D.C., ’99; Director of Continuing Education Jillian Kersh, D.C., ’09; 2017 Rising Star Chelsea Rainey, D.C., ’14; and Regent Amanda Apfelblat, D.C.
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Did You Know?
Sherman College, Miss America Organization Partner to Offer Scholarships for Competitors Determined to grow the profession and promote chiropractic as a rewarding career choice to young women interested in serving their communities, Sherman College of Chiropractic partners with the Miss America Organization to offer full chiropractic scholarships to all candidates competing in the Miss America Competition. Sherman College opens the door to the chiropractic profession for young women by annually donating a fulltuition scholarship to each of the 51 national candidates in the Miss America Organization. This year’s award is available to any state competition winner within the Miss America Organization who advanced to compete in the 2020 Miss America Competition. The scholarship award consists of a full in-kind tuition waiver for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a total value of more than $119,000 per student.
Sherman College Now Issuing Digital Diplomas The graduating class in June got a pleasant surprise after the ceremony in the form of a text with their diplomas. Sherman now issues eDiplomas to students. This technology sends new graduates a digital version of their diploma to download and share on social media, email, and even with employers. Graduates will continue to receive printed diplomas at the commencement ceremony and/or by mail. 32 www.sherman.edu
The college collaborates with Parchment Award for its secure, portable eDiplomas. Sherman College is among the service’s early adopters, along with Duke University, Texas A&M, University of Central Missouri, Saint Leo University, Clark Atlanta University, University of Nebraska Omaha and more. Parchment also provides Sherman College’s online transcript services for alumni.
“Keeping up-to-date with technology is crucial for Sherman College and its students,” said explaining that the move is a winwin. “We can now give students the power to own and share their academic qualifications in a digital format, and it helps simplify the college’s processes.” –Melody Sabin, B.A., Sherman College Registrar
Alumni
COME SEE US! The Chiropractic Health Center is a teaching clinic for chiropractic students who are in their final stage of internship prior to graduation from the doctor of chiropractic program. The teaching environment, coordinated by licensed doctors of chiropractic, allows interns to practice chiropractic under close supervision and constant consultation.
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General Public:
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College Students: $10 per visit Active Military: $10 per visit Senior Citizens: $10 per visit (over age 65)
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Community News
Chiropractic Profession Mourns the Loss of Dr. Nell Williams It is with great sadness that the chiropractic profession mourns the loss of Nell K. Williams, D.C., who passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16. Williams was widely known for her work at Life University, where she served as senior vice president and dean of student affairs for more than a quarter of a century, and for her role as first lady to Dr. Sid Williams, Life’s founder and her late husband. Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., a 1993 Life graduate, shared his appreciation for Williams and her many gifts to the profession. “I will always remember her strong yet gentle spirit, as well as the outpouring of service she gave freely to ensure the future of our great profession,” he said. “Dr. Nell’s contribution to chiropractic education was far-reaching and has inspired many throughout the years.”
Neil Cohen, D.C., remembered Williams for her loyalty and leadership by example. “Her impact on the chiropractic profession, its history and its future will be cherished not only by those who knew her, but for generations to come. Her accomplishments served to strengthen chiropractic and chiropractors worldwide.”
Alumni Association Leadership Seeks Input The Alumni Association Board has requested that association members send agenda items and/ or questions for upcoming meetings to alumniassociation@sherman.edu by the following dates: • Friday, December 6, for the winter board meeting • Friday, March 20, 2020, for the spring board meeting The Sherman College of Chiropractic Alumni Association promotes the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic by offering direction, service, and support for the growth and development of Sherman College and its alumni. Annual dues are only $75. Sherman alumni in their first two years after graduation receive complimentary membership. Find out more on our website at www.sherman.edu/alumni-and-friends/association/.
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Sherman Mourns the Loss of Long-Serving Staff Member The Sherman College family is deeply saddened by the loss of Sarah Lou Bush on August 15. Bush was a dedicated Sherman College employee until 2011, helping raise funds in the Alumni Office and making countless phone calls to garner college support. She was 92 years young. Sherman College founder and first president Thom Gelardi, D.C., remembered Bush fondly for her loyalty to the college as well as her sense of humor. “Sarah served the Sherman family well for many years,” he said. “There is a lot to remember and love about Sarah. She had a great sense of humor, and many of us enjoyed retelling her intentionally direct and humorous manner of speaking. I remember with great appreciation her loyalty and steadfastness during some of Sherman’s most difficult days. She was the same, happy, serving person in any kind of weather. She was one of the great joys of the Sherman experience.”
Read more about Sarah’s service to Sherman College on our blog at https://www.sherman.edu/news/ college-mourns-loss-of-sarah-bush/.
Sherman alumni shared their memories of Bush on the college’s Facebook page.
Niemiec-Klimek Receives Vision Award Katelyn Niemiec-Klimek, D.C., ’11, has been honored with the Vision Award from the Western New York Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). “I love being involved in the community and with my business community,” Niemiec-Klimek shared, thanking the organization for “providing opportunities for inspiration, growth, friendship, networking, and so much more.”
The Vision Award is presented to a member connecting the ABWA national mission and core values to the Western New York chapter vision. ABWA’s mission is “to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.”
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Alyssa Dumont
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Mike Merkt, D.C.
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You’re looking at a future Doctor of Chiropractic. Fell in love w/ Sherman College this weekend! #DC2B #shermanpride
I am halfway through my first quarter of a Doctorate of Chiropractic program. Here [are] a few things I’ve learned so far about a graduate program:
Excited that I’ve been chosen to present my work at the International Research and Philosophy Symposium at Sherman College in October. Fitting that I was notified on the anniversary of the man who introduced me to Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Dr. Andy Roberts’ death. We’re keeping this work going!
#onespartanburgY!
1. Stay Organized - this point is SUPER important! 2. Make Friends - socializing is a part of good HEALTH! 3. Be Grateful - gratitude is a key component to your WHY
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#dc2b #chiro #chiropractic #chirostudent #futurechiropractor #shermanpride #shermies!
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Jessica Bradburn, D.C., ’15
Jessica Bradburn, D.C., ’15
Shaneen Brown, D.C., ’14
We are setting out to deliver these bicycles this morning. My bicycles throughout my childhood were so special to me. I hope these bicycles will create something in every child that receives one. I’m grateful for a community that rallied behind this project. Each of our practice members who gave for this cause, thank you. My wonderful team at Cultivate Health, you guys are the brains behind this and always give 100%. Thank you so much! This is going to be a special morning.
Stephanie Scarpa, D.C., ’19
Stephanie Scarpa, D.C., ’19 I didn’t know where I’d be a year ago, so this letter for [Dr. Brian Dooley’s] class I sent to myself at my sister’s address. I now own my own business, changing lives – and my sister got this in the mail today and cried... which made me cry....
Shaneen Brown, D.C., ’14 Thirteen new entrepreneurs embarked on a new journey last night in the city of Spartanburg! I had the privilege of sharing and encouraging them with their next steps and great accomplishments. Thank you for allowing me to share with this year’s graduates of Amplify Business Accelerator for African Americans. Again, Congratulations to all! #newbusiness #minorityowned #support #encourage
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Sherman College Names 2019 Award Recipients Sherman College honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 46th Lyceum, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds of chiropractors and students throughout the U.S. and internationally. Lyceum is held each May in Spartanburg, SC, and involves three days of seminars, special events and other programs; this year approximately 700 were in attendance. The college is proud to announce the following 2019 award recipients. Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award: Gary and Cathleen Padden, D.C.s, ’83 and ’85
Chiropractor of the Year: Barbara Eaton, D.C.
Regent of the Year: Irene Gold, R.N., B.S., M.A., D.C.
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Lakeview, MI, chiropractors Gary and Cathleen Padden, D.C.s, have been presented with the Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award by Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. The Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award is presented at the discretion of the president and therefore not awarded every year. This award was created to honor the Gelardis (Sherman College’s founders) and also the recipients who are deemed to have the same qualities as the Gelardis. It is given to individuals to recognize their unselfish dedication, visionary leadership and pioneering spirit.
Eagle River, AK, chiropractor Barbara Eaton, D.C., has been named Chiropractor of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic. The Chiropractor of the Year Award is an honor bestowed upon doctors who have, through their service, given extraordinary time and effort to advance Sherman College and the principled chiropractic profession.
Boca Raton, FL, chiropractor Irene Gold, R.N., B.S., M.A., D.C., has been named Regent of the Year by Sherman College of Chiropractic. This award is presented in recognition of her outstanding and continuous advancement of Sherman College through participation on the college’s Board of Regents, a group dedicated to supporting quality chiropractic education through financial donations and leadership.
Lyceum
Alumni Association Recognizes Seay, Thomas During its annual luncheon at Lyceum, the Sherman College Alumni Association recognized two college employees for their service. Alumni Association President Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09, DCCJP, presented recognition awards to Alumni Association Treasurer and Sherman College Director of Student Clinics Claudia Seay, D.C., ’80, and Assistant Director of Advancement Services Patti Lee Thomas in appreciation of their exceptional support of the Sherman College Alumni Association and the alumni body as a whole. “Dr. Seay’s commitment and love of the Alumni Association is palpable,” Browning said. “Because of her diligence with the association’s finances, we are able to discern how to best use our resources to support the college and its student body.” Browning also shared the Association’s appreciation for Thomas and her work to build relationships within the organization and keep accurate records. “Patti juggles a lot of responsibilities in her role at Sherman,” Browning said. “We are grateful for the time she dedicates to the Association’s requests for information and her assistance in data organization.”
The following individuals were also honored with 2019 awards: Sherman Advocate Award Randi Cohen Chiropractic Advocate of the Year Karen Brower Rhodes, M.B.A. Spirit of Sherman College Award Alan Brewster, D.C., ’89 Spirit of Sherman College Award Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09 Service to Sherman College Award Patrick Lausier Service to the Profession Award Julie Mayer Hunt, D.C., D.I.C.C.P., F.C.C.J.P. Distinguished Service Award Daniel & Richelle Knowles, D.C.s, ’96 and ’99 Rising Star Award Jared Dreckman, D.C., ’14 ROAR Career Advisor of the Year David Vazquez, D.C., ’17 ROAR Student Leader of the Year Craig Bryan ROAR Student Leader of the Year Emily Hartman
To read complete articles about each award recipient, go to https://www.sherman. edu/news/2019-lyceum-awardrecipients/.
Seay is recognized for her service to the Association.
Thomas is recognized for her service to the Association.
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Photos by John Byrum, Austin Kemmerlin, Michelle Patton and Karen Rhodes.
Regent John Minardi, D.C., discussed how the chiropractic adjustment affects the brain; he also presented a session on Thompson Technique. Senior Vice President for Presidential Affairs Neil Cohen, D.C., welcomed Regents Meaghan Cromer, D.C., ’06, and Allyson Grabowski, D.C., ’05, to Lyceum. Regents Steve Tullius, D.C., and Amy Spoelstra, D.C., ’08 (not pictured), presented on pediatric and neurodevelopmental disorder populations.
Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C., welcomed Regent John Court, D.C., ’77, to Lyceum.
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Students Alyssa Keeling and Kate Glebocki enjoyed the gamingthemed banquet.
Regent Mark Fullerton, D.C., ’84, John Johnston, D.C., ’81, and Regent James Bourg, D.C., ’83, found time to reconnect in between sessions.
ROARING INTO THE FUTURE
LYCEUM SHERMAN COLLEGE APRIL 30- MAY 2, 2020