Past Events
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2021-2022
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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 |
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2020-2021
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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 |
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2019-2020
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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 |
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2018-2019
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"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 |
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2017-2018
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"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 |
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2016-2017
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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 |
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2015-2016
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"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 |
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2014-2015
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"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 |
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2013-2014
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"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 |
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2012-2013
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"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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