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2021-2022
Dyslexia 101: Navigating Your Child's Educational Journey
Online presentation by Jamie Williamson

An Evening with Dhamey Norgay
Online presentation by Dhamey Norgay

​Character Matters
Online presentation by 
Mark Leinweiver

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Online/in-person panel discussion 
Speaker/Panelists:
   Sean Gerow - CEO, Family Service Association
   Alec Miller - Clinical psychologist, adapted DBT for adolescents and their families, author of "DBT with Suicidal Adolescents"
   Donna Thomas - Founder of James's Warr;ors
​www.JamessWarriors.org
Moderated by:
   Robert Segall - Local author of "I'd Rather Kill Myself Than Be A Lawyer"

Self-Advocacy Skills for Your Child
Online/in-person panel discussion
Speaker/Panelists:
   Cynthia Walley, Ph.D. - Mercy College Counseling Dept Chair and Program Director
   Michelleann DeFilippis, MS.Ed. - Irvington HS Asst Principal, Mercy College Alumna
   Jeff Cohen, Ph.D. - Mercy College Program Director, retired Ardsley School Psychologist

2020-2021
Archaeology of Self
Online presentation by Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D.
www.yolandasealeyruiz.com

National Poetry Month Event
Online presentation by Richard Blanco
www.richard-blanco.com

Navigating Technology with Your Tweens and Teens in a Constantly Changing World
Online presentation by Katie Greer
www.klgreer.com

Need Resilience? Brain Science & Building Resiliency
Online presentation by ​Donna Volpitta, Ed.D.
www.pathwaystoempower.com

2019-2020
Creating a Culture of Conversation with the Young People in Your Life: Friendships, Dating, Relationships and Boundaries
Online discussion facilitated by My Sisters' Place
www.mspny.org

Family Tinker Night
Curious-on-Hudson/Curiositas
www.curiousonhudson.com

In It Together: Supporting and Understanding Our Children's Emotional and Mental Well Being

Speaker/Panelists:
   Randi Silverman - Founder and Executive Director, The Youth Mental Health Project
​Panelists:
   Gina Menendez - Social Worker, Irvington School District 
   Micheal Orth - Commissioner, Westchester County Dept of Community Mental Health
   Anthony Puliafico - Psychologist, Director of CUCARD (The Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and
Related Disorders)
Moderated by:
   Gail Krieger - Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Irvington School District

2018-2019
​​"Who's Raising Our Children? Nurturing Human Values in a Digital World" 
Dr. Sharon Maxwell
Chelsea Maxwell
​www.drsharonmaxwell.com

​​"INTROVERTS: Embracing Your Strength In An Extroverted World"
Michael Alcee Ph.D. - Psychologist and Writer, 
www.drmichaelalcee.com
Elisabeth Hickey - Enrichment Educator

Family Tinker Night
Curious-on-Hudson/Curiositas
​
www.curiousonhudson.com

"Sexual Misconduct: A Closer Look"
Panelists:
   Abby Hirsch - Mercy College, Director School Counseling Internship Program
​   Ana Gonzalez - Mercy College, Title IX Coordinator and Equity Compliance Specialist
   Jon Hirsch - Ardsley High School Assistant Principal
Moderator:
   Ilene Rothchild - Mercy College, Associate Professor School of Education

2017-2018
"Kick Procrastination to the Curb: Strategies to Get Your Student Unstuck and Started for Success in Middle School, High School and Life"
Leslie Josel 
www.orderoochaos.com  

"Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety"
Film Screening & Panel Discussion
www.angstmovie.com

"Mindfulness Parenting" 
Dr. Christopher Willard
www.drchristopherwillard.com
​
Family Tinker Night
Curious-on-Hudson/Curiositas
www.curiousonhudson.com

2016-2017
Transgender Issues and Questions
Representatives from Callen Lorde
www.callen-lorde.org
 
"Screenagers: Growing Up In the Digital Age"
Film Screening & Panel Discussion ​
Co-sponsored with Ardsley SAYF Coalition
www.screenagersmovie.com
www.ardsleycoalition.com
 
"Managing Anxiety: A Presentation on Skills We Can Teach Our Children"
Lynn Lyons
www.lynnlyonsnh.com


Family Tinker Night
Curious-on-Hudson/Curiositas
www.curiousonhudson.com

2015-2016
"The Gift of Failure - How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go so Their Children Can Succeed"
Jessica Lahey
www.jessicalahey.com


"​Cyber Parenting - How to Protect Your Child in the Digital Age"
Thomas Grimes, Retired NYPD Detective
www.nyfinestspeakers.com/thomas-grimes


"It’s 10:00 PM – Do You Know Where Your Homework Is? Organization & Time Management Strategies for Student Success!"
Leslie Josel
www.orderoochaos.com

"The Hunting Ground" - Sexual Assault on Campus
Film Screening & Discussion
Panelists:
   Ana Gonzalez - Mercy College Title IX Officer
   Dr. Karol Dean - Mercy College Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences
   Jon Hirsch - Ardsley High School Assistant Principal
www.thehuntinggroundfilm.com

2014-2015
"Inside the College Admission Process"
Jacques Steinberg
www.jacquessteinberg.com


"​It's About Time - Time Management & Transitions into Middle School and High School"

Panelists:
​Leslie Josel
Pamela Caldera
Dr. Jennifer Altman
Dr. Lori Walsh


"March MATHness - Everything your child wishes you knew about how they are learning math"
Panel of Rivertown School District Math Specialists

"Full "STEAM" Ahead!" (Science Technology Engineering Art Math)
Meg Kaüfer​
www.lmstemalliance.org/index.html

"The Challenge of Teaching Your Children Well in an Affluent Community and the Importance of Balancing Values and Coping Skills with Academics and Other Activities"
Dr. Madeline Levine
www.madelinelevine.com

2013-2014
"Mastering Common Core Math – How Math Standards Have Changed in Grades K-5 and How Schools are Adapting to Meet those Standards"
Panel of Rivertown School District Math Specialists
​
"Survival Tips for Parenting Your Teenager: Two Nights with Terence Houlihan"
Terence Houlihan
www.surviveyourteens.com

"How to Pay for College Without Going Broke"
Kal Chany
www.campusconsultants.com/index.html

2012-2013
"How Rivertown Parents Can Get Their Kids the Education they Deserve"
Peg Tyre
www.pegtyre.com


"​The Importance of "Letting Go""
Dr. Michael G. Thompson
www.​michaelthompson-phd.com

"Bullying and Drama in the Age of Facebook"
Emily Bazelon - Author of Sticks and Stones
www.emilybazelon.com

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