Living Values an Educational Program, Inc.
2010-2011 Board of Directors
Biographies
We are a nonsectarian group of U.S. educators and other caring individuals who share concerns for the future success and happiness of our children. We are linked to a global network of educators that has expanded rapidly since its inception in 1996.
Mari Chin - OTR/L
As a School Occupational Therapist, Mari evaluates, provides therapy and specially designed instructions to special need students. She actively participates in IEP (Individual Educational Program) meeting, SIT (School Intervention Team) works closely with school staff and families.
Ms. Chin was a Home Health Occupational Therapist at Visiting Nurse Services for 22 years. She has been a Seattle Public School Therapist since October 1998. She has served 8 different schools within the District. She is a Trainer of Living Values and has brought new awareness and activities to Viewlands Elementary School in Seattle School District .
Chithra Lakshmanan-M.A.
Founder of JACK & JILL Preschool and Childcare Davis , CA : 1978-2002. She implemented LVEP as part of the school culture. She has served in many leadership capacities for American Association of University Women, (AAUW), Davis chapter and commissioned by the Yolo County Children & Families Commission (PROP 10) to conduct LVEP training courses in Yolo County as well as at their yearly conference. She has also provided LVEP training in India :
Chithra Lakshmanan does LVEP workshops in schools in Chennai, Nagercoil , Kerala, Banglore , ( South India ). Among her awards are: Registry of 'WHO"S WHO' among Asian Americans' and Yolo County Humanitarian Award in 2002.
Michelle Gielan
Journalist, speaker, and wellness expert, with a focus on Positive Psychology and Mindfulness. Michelle is currently receiving a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She writes for Psychology Today about how media influences who we are and how we see the world, and how to use it to live a fuller, happier life.
Michelle formerly served as the anchor of two national newscasts at CBS News, "The CBS Morning News" and "Up to the Minute", as well as a correspondent for "The Early Show." In 2009, she produced "Happy Week" at CBS, a week-long series of interviews focusing on fostering happiness in life, relationships, the workplace and at home, especially during the recession. Prior to CBS News, Michelle anchored and reported for FOX News Chicago, NBC El Paso NewsChannel9, and nationally-distributed Channel One News in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Tufts University.
Barbara Hoffman
Gayatri Naraine
Representative to the ALIVE international board.
Anne Rarich - M.Ed.
President of Learning Exchange, a consulting, coaching and facilitation services company specializing in Leadership Development. Anne serves as the President for Living Values: An Educational Program, Inc. She was nominee of Working Woman Magazine for the "Woman of the Year" and has been inducted into the Boston YWCA Academy of Women Achievers. She is a co-author of a book that was heralded as one of the top ten business books of 1993 by Industry Week and has been inducted into Who's Who in America since1998. She has served on several local and state educational boards and has facilitated LVEP both in U.S. and in Bermuda . She is an education advocate.
Kathleen A. Shea, Ph.D.
President of IAM, Inc., a consulting and professional services firm, Dr. Shea serves as Florida Coordinator for Living Values: An Educational Program, Inc. She has been a Living Values volunteer since its pilot phase in 1997. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Miami , and has held university teaching, research, and administrative positions. Dr. Shea has consulted with school districts across the USA on issues of educational equity and leadership development. She currently provides program management, assessment and evaluation services to organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Diane Tillman
A Licensed Educational Psychologist, Diane serves on the LVEP, Inc. and the Association for Living Values Education International ( ALIVE ) boards. She coordinates content and training for ALIVE, and is the primary author of the Living Values Educational Program's books.
Edward M. Wondoloski, CPA
An educator for 42 years, former President of Living Values Inc., Professor Emeritus in Management at Bentley Business University and a CPA by training. He is involved in interdisciplinary active education providing individuals with professional and personal learning experiences. He supports the cooperative development of community-based programs that have a multiplicity of stakeholders including the nonprofit, for-profit and educational communities.
Co-author of an Educational Kinesiology workshop and workbook entitled "Switched on Management". He has facilitated workshops and provided lectures in United States , Canada , Caribbean Islands , China , England , India , and Mexico and Africa .
