·         Bachelor of Science Health Science

·         Bachelor of Science Fitness Management

·         Master of Science Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Rehabilitation

·         Graduate Diploma Marketing

Experience/Employment:

• President, Health Renew MD, Inc. - current
• Business Manager, Kathy Santoriello Gynecology – 8/06 - present
• Administrator, First United Methodist Church – 6/03 – 8/06
• Mother of 2, Relocation to Florida  9/99-6/03
• Consultant, Bumrungrad Hospital Cardiac Rehab, Bangkok Thailand 9/97-9/99
• Project Manager, St. Andrew’s Heart Institute and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Brisbane Australia 1990-9/97
• Guest Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia, 1991-1997.                     
• Strength & Conditioning Coach, Brisbane Clippers Nat’l Baseball Team.  Brisbane, Australia 1989
• Director of Health Management, Arnold Palmer Golf Management, Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, Australia.  1988-1990

Professional Affiliations:

§         Medical Fitness Association

§         American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)- Certified Exercise Specialist

§         Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Association (ACRA) – Past President

§         The Cardiac Society of Australia & New Zealand - Affiliate Member

§         Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS)

Certifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Specialist
•  ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification Director - Australia 1995 - 1997.

Honors:

·         Fellow, American Assoc. of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Personal Info:

• Originally from Long Island , NY
• Lived in Australia for 9 years and Thailand for 2 years before settling in Stuart, FL in 1999.
• Raising 2 boys, age 9 and 12 with partner Virgil.
• Enjoy the outdoors with partner Virgil including, kayaking, boating, fishing, cycling, and adventuring.
• Enjoy learning something new, good books and good friends.

·         Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a specialization in curriculum and instruction

·         Master’s in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education

·         Bachelor’s in Business Administration

·         Associate in Early Childhood Education

Experience/Employment:

• Adjunct Professor Indian River State College
• Adjunct Professor Kaplan University
• Adjunct Professor Ashford University
• Owner/Director/VPK teacher New Beginnings Learning Academy
• Owner/Director/Teacher Small World Learning Center
• Operations Director School Readiness Coalition of Martin County
• Adjunct – Martin County High School Music Department

 Publications/Conferences:

·         APPLE vs. NAEYC Florida Association of Child Care Management - Publication

·         Prekindergarten Programs Requiring A Bachelors Degree To Ensure Readiness for Kindergarten: A Correlational Study

·         An Individual Course Portfolio for online instructors – conference

Professional Affiliations:

• Board member of the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties (2009 to present).
• Member on the advisory committee for the Early Learning Coalition of Martin County (2008 to present).
• Program Chair for the School Readiness Coalition of Martin County (2000 – 2003).
• Member of the School Readiness Coalition Board (1999-2003).
• Member of the advisory committee vocational/technical programs Indian River Community College. (1998-2003).
• Member of the advisory committee ALPI Child Care Resource & Referral (1999)
• Member of the early childhood coordinating Council (1999 – 2000)
• Education committee Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce (1997 – 1999)
• IROKM Collaborative Partnership (1997)

Certifications:

·         Child Development Associate

·         Directors Credential

·         NAEYC Validator

·         Status of Eligibility/Teaching certificate – Birth through third grade

·         Level 2 status in Child Care Resource and Referral.

Volunteer:

• St. Martin De Porres – Catechism teacher (1996 – 1999)
• Langford Park  - baseball season/concessions (1998 -  1999)
• Head Start hiring committee (1996)
• Head Start program evaluation (2002)
• Head Start program/Salerno schoolhouse (1997 – 1998)

Honors:

• School Readiness Coalition of Martin County – dedicated service (1999 – 2003)
• Phi Beta Alpha Honor Society in Business Administration
• Pilot Project for the Children’s Services Council (1998 – 1999)

Personal Info:

• Graduated from Martin County High School 1981
• Married with three boys ages 19, 18, & 8
• Advocate for early identification for children with special needs
• Advocate for developmentally appropriate assessment for young children

Awards:

• Recipient of Florida Children's Forum Leadership Award in 2002.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Child Development Major at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Experience/Employment:

• I have worked over 11 years in the field of Early Childhood Education         
• Currently, I am the Director of Faith Academy Preschool in Okeechobee County.
• I also worked in the Okeechobee County School System for 4 years as a Teacher in the ESE Pre-K Program.

Certifications:

• State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3- Grade3) and ESOL Endorsement                                                              
• Director’s Credential                                                                                                  

Honors:

• Teacher of the Year for the Exceptional Student Education Department, Okeechobee County School Board, 2001-2002

Personal Info:

• My husband and I just celebrated our 10^th Anniversary this year.  We have a 6 year old daughter who will start 1^st grade in the fall.
• I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing board games, and traveling.

Civil Involvement:

• I have been a member of Resurrection Life Church for 10 years and I am a part of the leadership team, serving in the children’s ministry.