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Welcome to WISEwords
 

A great thank you to Toni Abramson Matthews for naming our newsletter!

 

Many of the photos and articles included in this inaugural issue of WISEwords come from two outstanding events that took place this year. On October 24, 2013, nearly 200 people gathered in Tarrytown, NY to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of WISE. WISE alumnus and keynote speaker Andrew Ross Sorkin is interviewed by WISE alumnus David L. Marcus. On April 3, 2014, educators and students from 13 schools exchanged ideas at the 2014 WISE Coordinators Forum. Regent Harry Phillips, III, provided a candid keynote. 

 

Congratulations to all of the students who completed their WISE Projects this year! Kudos to all the dedicated coordinators, mentors, parents and businesses that made these WISE journeys possible. We look forward to hearing from you in the coming year.

Regent Harry Phillips, III Addresses Educators at WISE Forum

 

"The most right thing [about education] is the teachers," acknowledged Regent Harry Phillips, III in his keynote address at the WISE Services Coordinators Forum on April 3rd.
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WISE Alumna and Educator Kia Darling-Hammond in Support of WISE Program at New Rochelle    

 
Kia Darling-Hammond, COO of Stanford Schools Corporation (CA), is an alumna and student co-founder of the WISE Program at New Rochelle High School. Her WISE Project, "The Effects of Seratonin on Aggressive Behavior," "was something I wouldn't have had the opportunity to investigate as a high school student."

A WISE Success Story: Andrew Ross Sorkin 

 
Andrew Ross Sorkin began writing for The New York Times in 1995 under unusual circumstances. He hadn't yet graduated from high school. The best-selling author and co-anchor of "Squawk Box" on CNBC is interviewed by another WISE alumnus, Pulitzer Prize-Winning journalist, David L. Marcus. 

Spotlight on WISE Students

 

WISE Student Coordinators shared their experiences at the April 3 Coordinators Forum. Their diverse experiences all show a learning journey leading to self-confidence, pride and excitement for the future.  

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Honoring Founder Vic Leviatin

 

On the occasion of his 75th birthday, Vic Leviatin asked the WISE Board to create an operations fund to support the organization's plan to spread the program. The Board has donated generously to this fund. Anyone who would like to make a contribution in honor of Vic's 75th birthday can donate and share birthday messages here. 
 

Recharging Batteries at the WISE Forum

 

We are grateful to New Rochelle High School for being such gracious hosts for the 2014 WISE Coordinators Forum. Educators and students from 13 high schools gathered for a lively exchange of ideas and best practices. A live performance by award-winning singer, musician and actor Michael Mark set the tone, with "Not on the Test." A keynote presentation was followed by an expert panel and breakout roundtables. 
 

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Expert Panel at 2014 Coordinators Forum

 

Successful WISE Coordinators explained how their programs work and answered audience questions. 

Panelists included:

Bernadette Ligardo, Mahopac High School; Joann Peters, Midwood High School; Deb Minchin, New Rochelle High School (pictured with student); John Murphy, Somers High School; Ann Ferraro, Somers High School.

Words from Our Guests

 

"I will use the information and ideas I learned today to evolve/improve our school's program." Steve Nardi, WISE Mentor at Nyack High School

 

"My batteries were recharged; I was inspired by some of the presentation information." Ed Barrett, WISE Coordinator at Monument Mountain Regional High School

 

"I was able to learn more about how other schools conduct WISE." Rosemarie Gamba, WISE Coordinator/Mentor at Midwood High School

 

"It is always helpful to talk with other coordinators and students and staff." Constantine Andreadis, WISE Coordinator at Woodlands High School

 

"In an age where expression is being limited & student creativity dampened, it is even more important to have programs like WISE advertised & discussed within our communities. I'm gaining a more in-depth knowledge of the program [and] am better able to promote it." Suyen Taylor, PTA President, New Rochelle High School

 

Special thanks to WISE co-founder and board member Andrew Courtney for photography.

 

 
In This Issue
Regent Harry Phillips, III Addresses Educators
Kia Darling-Hammond Letter
A WISE Success Story: Andrew Ross Sorkin
Spotlight on WISE Students
Honoring Founder Vic Leviatin
WISE Forum
Successful WISE Coordinators Answer Questions
Words from Our Guests
Upcoming News & Events
 

We are preparing a special issue featuring this year's WISE students. If you would like to be included, contact us at office@wiseservices.org. 

 

Save the Date! 

 

Fall Coordinators Forum
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

 

WISE Conference
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 

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