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2005 to Present—Co-chair of the Education and Human Development Committee of City Club

2006—Self Enhancement, Inc. staff training—Ongoing staff development workshops to bring a coherent understanding of child development to all SEI programs.

February, 2006 through April, 2006—Portland Family Enrichment Program—Co-creator and co-facilitator with Josette Luvmour. Seven week program featuring experiential learning for whole families of diverse backgrounds. Program funded by Schnitzer Care Foundation, Juan Young Foundation, Rose E. Tucker Foundation and private donors.

February, 2006—“Starting a School using Developmental Principles”—One day seminar in Portland, OR. Presented by Ba Luvmour; co-created with Josette Luvmour.

January, 2006—“How to Present Art to Children”—Lecture with practical applications to docents of Portland Art Museum. Workshops to follow in Summer, 2006.

December, 2005—“Integrating Natural Learning Rhythms into Family Life”—Two day whole family program in Bend, OR. Co-created and co-facilitated with Josette Luvmour.

March, 2005—“The Nature of Children between Eight and Twelve Years Old”—Lecture with practical applications to parents and staff at Catlin Gabel School.

2004-2005—Optimal Development in Early Education Series—Evening lectures focusing on creating healthy boundaries with young children at Portland Cooperative Preschools of Oregon meetings.

2004-2005—The Family in Work-Life Balance Series—Three part lecture with practical applications to help corporate workers maximize well-being in their families. Topics covered included: Communication with teens; Supporting academic excellence; Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries with all age children.

Presented at:

• Nike—twice, by popular demand
• HP Vancouver—twice, by popular demand
• HP Corvallis

2004-2005—Individual Work-Life Balance Lectures

Presented at:

• Portland State University
• Mentor Graphics
• US Forestry Service
• Bonneville Power

May, 2004—Experiential Learning Day for Nike Families—Co-created curriculum for whole family learning. Program facilitated by Josette Luvmour.

September, 2004—Oregon Home Schoolers Conference—Seminar facilitator in using Cooperative Games and Activities for academic excellence.

1992-1995—Natural Learning Rhythms Seminars—co-created and co-facilitated with Josette Luvmour in Eugene, OR and Ashland, OR

Designed, created, and staffed the Child Development Station for the Pearl/River District Family Forum—co-sponsored by Central City Concern, Portland Development Commission, Pearl District Neighborhood Association, and Zimmerman Community Center