By Janelle Davis Lauren Miter, special education teacher at Elmcrest Elementary in the Liverpool district, recently returned from a journey to Kenya, Africa for the Global Autism Project. Her time in Kenya lasted two weeks, during which she collaborated...
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Inspire: Iris Buczkowski – Helping people with their philanthropic goals
By Norah Machia A recent study published in Discovery Magazine noted that “giving to charity makes us happier; especially when we freely choose to give. Whether we have a little or a lot of money, how we choose to spend...
Inspire – Shelley Skellington: Inspired by her son’s memory to make a difference
By Janelle Davis Shelley Skellington is a survivor in more ways than one. Her son, Joseph, was born with a rare blood disorder and a cleft palate. He spent a lot of time in the hospital throughout his childhood. “I...
Inspire – Rochele Clark: Building strong foundations for medicine’s future
By Alyssa Dearborn Rochele ‘Shelly’ Clark has been a nursing professional for four decades, earning several awards and helping to establish the first neuroscience service line at Crouse Hospital over the course of her career. She has found a fulfilling...
Inspire: True Companions – Four Retired Nurses Talk Saving Lives and Staying Friends
By Kate Hanzalik The 1950s were a time when women were expected to be a secretary, a teacher, or a nurse. They had a modicum of choice, and what they chose to do with that choice was up to them–but...