Speeches and Training Activities

2001  Dealing With Death and Other Tragedies in Schools. Workshop for CSD2 school counselors, NY, NY (with Robin Stern).

2001 Fostering Safe Schools.  Workshop for CSD2 school counselors, NY, NY, (with Robin Stern)

2000   Becoming and SEL Leader. Workshop for the senior leaders of the Greater New York YMCA, Pauling, NY (with Robin Stern)

2000   How School Counselors Can Work with Teachers to Infuse SEL into the Classroom.  Workshop for CSD2 school counselors, NY, NY (with Robin Stern)

2000      Understanding Your School. Workshop on using data for school change at the Choosing Equity and Excellence Summer Institute for Principals at New York University

2000   Devloping Social and Emotional Educational Software.  Interviewed by Laura Keyes on Bloomberg Television, May 17.

1999  Enhancing Social and Emotional Intelligence in Schools. Interviewed on the Bernie Ward Program on KGO (ABC affiliate),  San Francisco, CA, September 24.

1998       "Using the Internet to Integrate Emotional Intelligence in the Elementary Curriculum Workshop-Part I."  Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation, Teachers’ College, Columbia University, November.

 1998       "Using the Internet to Integrate Emotional Intelligence in the Elementary Curriculum Workshop-Part II." Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation, Teachers’ College, Columbia University, November.

 1998 "Internet and Curriculum Integration Workshop-Part I." Anagola, NY. Powerpoint Internet Linked Presentation on Uses of Internet in the Classroom, Lake Shore Central Schools, October 22-23.

 1998      "Internet and Curriculum Integration Workshop Part II."  Anagola, NY. Powerpoint Internet Linked Presentation on Uses of Internet in the Classroom, Lake Shore Central Schools, October  22-23

 1998 "Building Community: The Marriage of Religion and Education." Larchmont, NY. Sermon to the Larchmont Avenue Church, October 18.

 1998 "Conflict Management in Schools." Washington D.C. American Council for International Education, September.

 1998 "Russia in Transition." Larchmont, NY. Rotary, February.

 1997 "School Improvement, Reflective Practice, and Supervision of Teachers," Lindenhurst, NY Public Schools, February, March.

 1997 "Racial Harassment Prevention Seminar," Central Intelligence Agency-ALA, Reston, VA, January, February, March.

 1996 "Using the Internet for Teaching," School of Education, New York University, December.

 1996 "Understanding Myers-Briggs Profile," Educational Policy Fellowship Program Workshop, New York Univeristy, November.

 1996 "Racial Harrassment Prevention Serminar," Central Intelligence Agency-CPAS, May, June, July, October, December.

 1995 "Running Effective Meetings to Make Decisions," District 19/New York University Middle School Initiative Training, November.

 1995 "Teaming for School Improvement," District 19/New York University Middle School Initiative Training, August.

 1995 "School Transformation Administrative Preparation: An Integration of a Belarus and United States Model," Belarus Insitute of Educational Administration Conference, Minsk, Belarus. May.

 1995 "Dealing With Harrassment," Managers of the Office of Resources, Trade, and Technology, Central Intelligence Agency, Reston, VA, June.

 1994 "Managing Multiple Priorities," Fall New York State BOCES Business Officials Conference, November.

 1994 "Understanding Diversity," "Diversity and Behavior in the Workplace," and "Diversity and Communication," Queens Hospital Center Trainer of Trainer's, October.

 1994 "Responding to Increased Diversity in the Workplace," Queens Hospital Center, April, June, July, August.

 1994 "Advanced Program Design," New York City Department of Personnel, April 19-21 and June 7-9.

 1994 "Writing and Publishing Book Chapters, Textbooks and Monographs," Pi Lambda Theta, New York, New York

 1993 "Project Planning," Training for School Restructuring Teams for Community School District 19, New York, New York

 1993 "Shared Decision Meetings That Work," BOCES2, Holbrook, New York

 1993 "A Time To Dream," Training for Principals for Community School District 19, New York, New York

 1993 "The Importance of Vision and Task Statements," Training for the New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees, New Rochelle, New York

 1992 "The Mission of the Educational Administration Program," Colloquium on Issues in the Preparation of Educational Administrators, New York University

 1992 "Changes in Professional Programs and Licensure," Forty-Fourth Annual Meeting and Business Management Workshop of the New York State Association of School Business Officials, Ellenville, New York

 1992 "Time Management: Survival Skills for Professionals," BOCES2, Holbrook, New York

 1992 "Leadership Models," United State Court of Appeals, New York, New York

1992 "Organization of Education in the United States," The Republican Institute for Upgrading Teachers of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

 1992 "Supervision of Teachers in the United States," The Republican Institute for Upgrading Teachers of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk, Belarus

 1991 "School Leadership Roles: University Preparation Models," New York University, New York, New York

 1991 "Leadership Skills for Shared Decision Making," Seaford Union Free School District, Seaford, New York

 1991 "Issues in Urban Education," New York University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, New York, New York

 1991 "Update of NYS Licensure Bill for School Administrators," New York State Association of School Business Officials," 1991 Conference, Ellenville, New York

 1991 "Managing and Directing Conflict," New York State Council of School Superintendents," 1991 Fall Conference, Kiamesha Lake, New York

1990-91 "Effective Delivery of Public Service in a Multicultural Community," New York State Unified Court System

1990-91 "Intercultural Understanding," New York State Unified Court System

 1990-91 "Competency-Based Management Training for State and Local Managers," New York State Department of Social Services

 1990 "Conflict Resolution," Westchester Principals' Center, Elmsford, New York

 1990 "Time Management for Teachers and Administrators," Farmingdale Public School District, Farmingdale, New York

 1990 "Conflict Management Strategies for Teachers," Capital Area School District Association, Albany, New York

 1990 "Conflict Managing Strategies for Aspiring Women Administrators," Leadership in Educational Administration Development Center, Albany, New York

 1990 "Private Enterprise Management Techniques for Public School Administrators", New York University

 1990 "Children at Promise: Opportunity for Change: Team Decision Making," Virgin Islands School District

 1990 "Sharing and Strengthening Our Children's Future: Managing Change," Community School District 27, New York City

 1990 "Words and Things," Metro Center, New York University, New York, New York

 1989 "Coming to Terms With the Future," High School Principals' Center of the New York Alliance for the Public Schools, New York City

 1989 "Conflict Resolution and Ways to Achieve Successful Negotiations," Institute for Educational Leadership, New York University

 1989 "Changing Patterns in Caribbean Migration: Impact on Education," Institute for Urban and Minority Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

 1989 "High School Principals Centers," Alliance for the Public Schools, New York City

 1989 "Proposal Writing," Organizational Studies Doctoral Conference VIII, New York University

 1989 "Helping A Friend" and "Coping with Performance Anxiety," Dialogues: Students Talking to Students, Office of Counseling and Student Services, New York University

 1989 "Fourth Annual NYU in Albany Lobbing Day," Office of the President, New York University

 1989 "Conflict Management and Resolution," Samuel Gompers Technical High School, New York City

 1989 "Staffing for the 21st Century: Assuring Ethnic Diversity," Penns Grove School District, Penns Grove, New Jersey

 1989 "Group Meeting Skills," BOCES 2, Dix Hills, New York

 1989 "Human Relations and School Improvement: A Program for Growth," West Orange School District, West Orange, New Jersey

 1989 "Responding to Negative Pressure Groups: Creating An Equitable Classroom," New Jersey Department of Education Conference, Glouceser County College, Sewell, New Jersey

 1989 "Expectations and Improvement of Student Achievement," Englewood School District, Englewood, New Jersey

 1989 "Training Skills," Community School District 1, New York City Board of Education

 1988 "Conflict Management Strategies: Necessary Administrative Tools," New York Education Policy Fellowship Program, The Institute for Educational Leadership, Inc.

 1988 "Time Management for Mentor Teacher-Interns," Farmingdale Public School District, Farmingdale, New York

 1984-87 "Consultation Skills for Teacher Specialists," New York City Teachers' Center

 1986 "Improving Communications," Metro Center, New York University, New York, New York

 1986 "Human Relations Workshops," Yonkers Public School Administrators, Yonkers, New York

 1986 "Improving School Climate," Yonkers Public School Principals, Yonkers, New York

 1986 "Seminar on Talented and Gifted Students," New Rochelle School District, New Rochelle, New York

  1986 "Models For School Improvement: An Opportunity for Growth," Yonkers Public School Counselors and Assistant Principals, Yonkers, New York

 1985 "Towards Linking Theory to Practice in Education," Southampton Public School District, Southampton, New York

 1985 "Selecting School Board Candidates," Mamaroneck Selection Committee, Mamaroneck, New York

 1985 "Communication Problems," Safe Rides, Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York

 1985 "Magnet School Evaluation," Rochester Public School Principals

 1985 "Problem Solving and Equity Issues in Schools," Yonkers School District Administrators

 1984-85 "Implementation of Regents Action Plan," Addison School District Teachers and Administrators, Addison, New York

1984 "Church Officers Training," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1984 "Group Decision Making," New York University Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, New York, New York

 1983 "Listening Skills Training," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1983 "Leadership and Use of Power," Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York

1983 "Communicating in Small Groups," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1983 "Improving Communications in Schools," Newburgh School District, Newburgh, New York

 1981-83 "Pastoral Aide Training," Rye Presbyterian Church, Rye, New York

 1982 "Stress Management," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1982 "Effective Communications," Rye Neck PTA, Mamaroneck, New York

 1982 "Non-verbal Communication: Listening and Trust," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1982 "Towards More Effective Meetings," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1981 "A Community of Believers," Sermon delivered to the Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York, October 18

 1981 "Race Relations Problem Solving," New Rochelle School District, New Rochelle, New York

 1981 "Single Parenting: Stresses, Strains, and Options," Keynote address, conference sponsored by the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Committee on Family and Youth, the Mamaroneck PT Council and Family Service of Westchester, Larchmont, New York

 1981 "How To Communicate More Effectively Within the Family," Center for Continuing Education, Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York

 1981 "Listening Skills," Mamaroneck PT Council, Mamaroneck, New York

 1981 "Keeping Adult Education Alive and Well," Hudson River Presbytery, Haverstraw, New York

 1981 "Listening," Chatsworth PTA, Larchmont, New York

 1980-81 "Effective Middle Management Communications," Congolium Corporation, Camden, Pennsylvania

 1980 "Effective Listening," Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont, New York

 1980 "Working With Englewood School District," Englewood Cliffs School District, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

 1980 "Communication of Feelings and Problems," Oradell Public Schools, Oradell, New Jersey

 1979-80 "Problem-Solving Workshop on Racial Issues," Englewood High School Staff, Englewood, New Jersey

 1979 "Future of Public Education," Mamaroneck School Board, Mamaroneck, New York

 1978 "Staff Development for Teachers and Administrators," Great Neck School District, Great Neck, New York

 1976-78 "Improving Sunday School Teacher's Effectiveness," Mamaroneck Methodist Church, Mamaroneck, New York

 1977 "A Starving World and the Methodist Response," Sermon delivered to the Mamaroneck Methodist Church, Mamaroneck, New York, April 17

 1977 "Reducing World Wide Hunger," Mamaroneck Methodist Church,  Mamaroneck, New York

 1977 "Education in the Church," Mamaroneck Methodist Men, Mamaroneck, New York

 1974-75 "Increasing Resident Assistants Effectiveness with Student Residents," Weinstein Dormitory, New York University, New York, New York

 1972 "Effective Meetings," Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, New York City, New York

 1970-71 "Problem-Solving Workshop on Cultural Differences," Convent of Sacred Heart, Menlo Park, California

 1970-71 "Human Relations for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents," Sequoia School District, Redwood City, California

 1970 "Problem-Solving Workshop Around Desegregation," Dade County School District, Miami, Florida

 1970 "Problem-Solving Workshop to Evaluate Desegregation Plans," Sequoia School District, Redwood City, California

 1970 "Human Relations Workshop for Teachers," San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California

 1969-70 "Problem-Solving Workshop for a School Defined As Being in a Racial Crisis," Menlo-Atherton High School, Menlo Park, California

1969 "Human Relations for Professionals," Foreign Policy Association, Palm Springs, California


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