"There are many band-aids in the market today. Living Values is a program of integrity and self-reflection for the whole child."
Cristina Casanova, Former Citywide Coordinator for Professional Staff Development,
New York Board of Education, New York, USA
"Values education has both raised standards and enabled pupils to develop as well balanced citizens.”
Neil Hawkes, Oxfordshire's Senior Adviser for the Development of a Values Based Approach to Teaching and Learning, Former Head Teacher,
West Kidlington School, Oxford, UK
"Our girls love doing the Living Values Activities and are enriched by them. The counselors, mentors, and teachers not only enjoyed the LVEP Educator Training but became more effective with the students."
Nellie Caudillo Kaniski, Counselor, Santa Ana College, President of MANA of Orange County,
a National Latina Organization
"There has been so much improvement. My students grew in self-confidence, awareness of the world and ability to relate to each other respectfully. Instead of talking about other students, they began really talking to each other. LVEP made the most difference with the marginalized, antagonistic students."
Susan Hustad, 3rd Grade Teacher,
Long Beach, California, USA
2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are a nonsectarian group of U.S. educators and other caring individuals who share concerns for the future success and happiness of our children. We are linked to a global network of educators that has expanded rapidly since its inception in 1996.
Michelle Gielan
Michelle Gielan is an expert in positive psychology and former national CBS News anchor. She is currently doing research in positive psychology and communication at the University of Pennsylvania and is the co-founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research. In 2009, after seeing one news report after another on how the recession was crippling people emotionally, Michelle produced “Happy Week” at CBS News, a series focusing on fostering happiness in relationships, the workplace, and at home during tough economic times. Michelle is a regular contributor for Psychology Today. She graduated cum laude in Computer Engineering.
Monica Pujol-Nassif
Born in Costa Rica, Monica is a Montessori and Early Childhood Education Teacher and has worked in the Early Childhood Industry since 1994. Her passion and mission in life is to advocate for young children's integrity, intrinsic talents and promoting their right to become all they can be. She currently serves in a Non-Profit Organization fostering services to children and families. Monica volunteers with Dr. Shea in the LVE South Florida Cluster since 2008. She holds a Master Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Disabilities from NOVA Southeastern University. Monica's commitment is to bring LVE to Early Childhood Education Centers, promoting values-based atmospheres, and instilling values in the younger generations of citizens of the world.
Anne Rarich - M.Ed.
President of Learning Exchange, a consulting, coaching and facilitation services company specializing in Leadership Development. Anne serves as the President for Living Values: An Educational Program, Inc. She was nominee of Working Woman Magazine for the "Woman of the Year" and has been inducted into the Boston YWCA Academy of Women Achievers. She is a co-author of a book that was heralded as one of the top ten business books of 1993 by Industry Week and has been inducted into Who's Who in America since1998. She has served on several local and state educational boards and has facilitated LVEP both in U.S. and in Bermuda . She is an education advocate.
Kathleen A. Shea, Ph.D.
President of IAM, Inc., a consulting and professional services firm, Dr. Shea serves as Florida Coordinator for Living Values: An Educational Program, Inc. She has been a Living Values volunteer since its pilot phase in 1997. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Miami , and has held university teaching, research, and administrative positions. Dr. Shea has consulted with school districts across the USA on issues of educational equity and leadership development. She currently provides program management, assessment and evaluation services to organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Diane Tillman
A Licensed Educational Psychologist, Diane serves on the LVEP, Inc. and the Association for Living Values Education International ( ALIVE ) boards. She coordinates content and training for ALIVE, and is the primary author of the Living Values Educational Program's books.
Edward M. Wondoloski, CPA
An educator for 42 years, former President of Living Values Inc., Professor Emeritus in Management at Bentley Business University and a CPA by training. He is involved in interdisciplinary active education providing individuals with professional and personal learning experiences. He supports the cooperative development of community-based programs that have a multiplicity of stakeholders including the nonprofit, for-profit and educational communities.
Co-author of an Educational Kinesiology workshop and workbook entitled "Switched on Management". He has facilitated workshops and provided lectures in United States , Canada , Caribbean Islands , China , England , India , and Mexico and Africa .
