Wednesday, January 30, 2008

February 9, 2008: Presenters to the Girls

Gay Thompson, President, Cement Industries of Fort Myers

Erin Scott, Teacher on Special Assignment for the Gifted, CCPS

Ching Schueddig, Arbonne International, Executive Area Manager

Dr. Sterling Sigmond, D.V.M., Veterinarian, Gulfshore Animal Hospital

Dr. Rya Kaplan, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology Group of Naples

Cynthia Garcia, R.N., Nurse, Case Manager for Children’s Medical Services

Nicole Felts, Vice-President, TIB Bank

Dr. Bonny L. Eads
, O.D., F.A.A.O., Optometrist

Dr. Iris Bland, Ph.D., Mathematics Professor, Edison College, Retired

Dr. Nancy Beights, Ph.D., Coordinator for Math & Computer Science, CCPS

Alicia Abbott, Engineer, Project Manager for Collier County Public Utilities

Translator - Teri Denis, Ed.S., Teacher of English Language Learners, CCPS

February 9, 2008 General Session

Welcome
Harriet Lancaster,
President, AAUW Greater Naples Branch

Emcee
Mary Schoenheider,
High School Mathematics Teacher, Retired

“They Led The Way”
Theodora Furst Martin, Director of Gender Equity,
New Jersey Dept. of Education, Retired

“Sea Stories & Science: Engaging Youth &
the Public”
Dr. Ellen Prager, Ph.D.,
Chief Scientist, Aquarius Reef Base

Introduction of Presenters
to the Girls’ Groups

Break Out Sessions
Adult participants will remain in the Auditorium
while girls will have the opportunity to hear
presentations about careers in Math and Science

Concluding Session
Auditorium - All Participants

Book Signing in the Courtyard
”Adventure on Dolphin Island” by Dr. Ellen Prager

February 9, 2008 Session for Adults

“The M&M’s of Middle School Math”
Sally Johnson, National Board Certified Teacher,
Collier County Public Schools

Snack/Break

“Add It All Up For High School Success”
Jeanette Johnson, Principal of Lorenzo Walker
High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of
Technology



“Choosing an Education in Science and
the Career Opportunities”

Katerine Dumais, Student at Florida Gulf Coast
University
, Majoring in Environmental Science

“The Art of Nagging: Teaching Critical
Thinking for Critical Times”

Natalie Quintero, Advocate/Counselor
Dr. Frank Sodano, Ph.D., Advocate/Counselor
Shelter for Abused Women and Children, Naples

Parents: Written Evaluation of Information Received

Concluding Session