By Anonymous
Greenville, April 16, 2002:
Victoria L. Bernhardt, director of Education for the Future and nationally recognized educational consultant, has agreed to serve as Chairperson of TetraData Corporation’s Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council consists of members of the education community, invited to participate because of their reputations and acknowledged expertise in continuous school improvement and technology. Members advise TetraData in a number of areas, including new product development and business strategies.
Dr. Bernhardt and TetraData share a common vision and passion: to assist educational institutions implement systemic change and bring comprehensive data analysis to bear on their decision-making processes. Since 1999, Dr. Bernhardt has used TetraData’s EASE-e Data Analyzer, a powerful and easy-to-use data analysis tool, in her highly regarded School Portfolio workshops and in the course of her work as an educational consultant; she has also played an integral part in the Data Analyzer’s development.
Dr. Bernhardt’s participation as chairperson of TetraData’s Advisory Council marks a new chapter in the relationship. As TetraData expands its product and service offerings in 2002, Dr. Bernhardt and the Advisory Council will provide invaluable advice and guidance to TetraData’s management staff. On her acceptance, Dr. Bernhardt remarked, “I am honored to be named to the TetraData advisory committee. I am excited about the products currently available and those under development. It is wonderful to see products designed just for education that truly are meeting the needs of schools and School Districts across the country. TetraData products make conducting data analysis so easy for educators.”
Victoria L. Bernhardt, Ph.D.
Victoria L. Bernhardt, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Education for the Future Initiative, and Professor in the Department of Professional Studies in Education at California State University, Chico. Dr. Bernhardt received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology Research and Measurement, with a minor in Mathematics, from the University of Oregon. Her B.S. and M.S. degrees are from Iowa State University in the fields of statistics and psychology. Dr. Bernhardt has directed the Education for the Future Initiative, sponsored by the SBC Foundation, since 1991.
Education for the Future
Education for the Future is a not-for-profit initiative located on the California State University, Chico campus that focuses on working with schools, districts, and State Departments of Education on systemic change and comprehensive data analyses that lead to increased student learning. Find Education for the Future on the web at http://eff.csuchico.edu/.
TetraData Corporation
TetraData Corporation produces easy-to-use, high quality measurement and assessment software for District Administrators and Principals that is designed to collect real-time data and to perform sophisticated analysis of multivariate data such as student demographics, financial information, test scores, attendance, discipline and more. The EASE-e software suite supports analysis over time and cohort tracking as well as online assessments and surveys. With the EASE-e suite to empower their decision-making processes, educational experts can explore, measure and assess the relationships between student learning and the learning environment.
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By Kathleen Wilson
Faced with my own furniture dilemma recently, I thought what a great opportunity for me to share ideas with you on how to turn around that tired piece of furniture, without having to spend big bucks! So here it is, secrets from The Budget Decorator on transforming your furniture from trash to TFTE! (Treat For The Eyes!)
One of the most expensive items in our rooms is our furniture, and we can’t always afford to just replace it when it gets worn, outdated, or just no longer works in your room. Copyright 2002 K. Wilson
Kathleen Wilson is the editor of a free ezine/newsletter called The Budget Decorator, dedicated to “budget impaired” home decorating. Visit her at http://www.thebudgetdecorator.com for more free ideas and projects, and for info on her soon to be released book “Quick Decorating Ideas Under $20!: The Budget Decorator’s Bible”.
The number one concern for those trying to update existing furniture is slipcovers. Now, unless you are an experienced seamstress, sewing fitted slipcovers is no easy task. However, fortunately today’s trends lean towards casual, and that includes furniture.
Here are instructions for some simple, casual covers that almost anyone can do.
First of all, use sheets instead of pieced fabric, it is MUCH easier and cheaper! Measure your furniture, and buy a sheet size that will cover your furniture piece without it’s cushions, tucked in and around the arms.(Don’t forget to check out garage sales for good deals!) Use decorative cording if you like to tie around the “skirt” area to give it a more structured look. Simply tuck ends under the couch or chair.( You could even tape or staple the ends to the bottom of the piece, if you wanted.) Now take each of your cushions and look at it as if you are wrapping a gift. Cut a piece large enough for your cushion, wrap it like a present, and safety pin it to the underside of the cushion. (Who’s gonna see it?) Add a few pillows and a throw, and you have changed the entire look of your furniture for little money, the covers are washable, and you can make one for each season if you want.
Sheets, blankets, and quilts can all be used for this project, and can be found at garage sales, thrift stores, and maybe even your own linen closet. Try wrapping the cushions with another, different fabric from the room. Remember, this is all about casual style, and slipcovers are definitely stylish!
Even dining room chairs can be slipcovered. Simply make an open envelope of fabric to fit over the back of the chair, similar to a pillowcase. If you like, this can be dressed up by tying it with cord or ribbon, sewing on decorative buttons, or adding a little lace. This project can easily be made from leftover curtain fabric and scraps lying around your sewing room.
Next on the list is what is known as “hardgoods”. Tables, chests, entertainment centers. A fast and inexpensive way to transform these items is, you guessed it, paint. Almost anything can be painted these days, including laminate. Simply prime it with a product specifically made for non-porous surfaces…I like BIN or KILZ. Then just use ordinary housepaint. Wood finishes can be just sanded and painted.
Consider trying your hand at decorative painting or faux finishing for designed effects. I suggest visiting a few web sites for ideas like www.paintedhouse.com, www.paintideas.com, or www.fauxlikeapro.com.
Another tight budget option for covering worn or outdated furniture includes using fabric on door and drawer fronts. You can use leftover fabric, fabric from thrift stores or garage sales, or search your own closet. Simply cut the fabric slightly larger than the drawer or door front, then use a staple gun to adhere it to the back, stretching it snug as you go. Try painting the rest of the piece a color picked out of the fabric for a great coordinated look.
The last option I am going to throw out there is mosaic tiling. This can be very frugal if you have leftover tiles from another project, or ask your local tiling center if they have broken tiles they would let you have. Another good place to look for free mosaic materials is at residential construction sites, especially ones that are more upscale. Always ask first, but there are always broken tiles when an installation has taken place, and it’s only going to get hauled to the dump!
Mosaic can be as simple as laying broken tile in a random pattern and gluing in place, to laying out intricate patterns, and grouting and sealing your project. You can use it on table or dresser tops, drawer fronts, or even a door itself! You can even produce the illusion of mosaic by using decorative paper in the same manner, cut it into irregular shapes, and glue it on!
Whatever you choose to do to update your furniture, impose your own style, take your time, and be proud of your creation!
By Anonymous
PORTLAND, OREGON – MAY 31, 2002 – The Bernhardt Agency, one of the leading public speaking service agencies in the country, today announced a new workshop as part of their ‘Authentic Leader’ public speaking curriculum.
The new workshop, “Team Delivery Techniques,” is specifically designed to help small teams work through the flow, content and team delivery of a specific presentation for numerous public situations including financial and industry analyst presentations, venture capital presentations, press briefings, trade show and conference presentations, and other public discussions.
“We’ve seen a growing demand for this type of workshop that goes beyond personal skills training and incorporates the dynamics of delivering a presentation or demo as a well-coordinated team,” commented Michael Bernhardt, the agency’s president and CEO. “We are already experiencing an increased demand for this type of training.”
According to Bernhardt, the emphasis of this workshop is not on generic or text book public speaking techniques, but rather a hybrid model that takes into account the speaking style and experience of each individual, and the environment in which they will make their team presentations. Elements of the Team Delivery Techniques workshop include keeping the presentation on track, handing off to other team members, handling questions and open discussions, and overall functioning as a coordinated team.
The workshop will initially be conducted by Mike Bernhardt, a 30-year marketing veteran who has personally trained more than 500 business executives in all aspects of public speaking and public appearance skills. Participants will also benefit from Bernhardt’s ‘street experience’ gathered from his direct involvement in more than 3,000 media interviews.
The Team Delivery Techniques workshop is ideal for companies looking to:
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Integrate new teams who must learn to work together in a public forum
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Prepare and rehearse for financial or industry analyst presentations
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Solidify new positioning or new messages for public discussion
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Prepare for specific public appearances at trade shows and conferences
The workshop is designed to be delivered over three different sessions, and includes the following modules:
Module 1: Preparation [4-6 hours Instructor meets with the team; discusses the roles of each team member; runs through basic drills to determine the skill level of each participant; provides initial coaching and exercises, and leads the team through a review of the presentation content and flow.
Module 2: Rehearse and refine. [1 day - or optionally 2 half days This session is held approximately 2-3 weeks after module 1, and 2-3 weeks prior to the public speaking engagement. The presentation is refined as a team process with coaching from the instructor. The team will perform multiple rehearsals working with specific slides and learning techniques for handing off to other team members, incorporating demos, etc.
Module 3: Final rehearsal.
[4 hours Ideally, this session is held 1-2 days prior to the public speaking engagement or the beginning of a tour. This is the equivalent of a dress rehearsal with full use of visuals and demos.
Team Delivery Techniques is offered at a package price of $ 3,500, plus travel and living expenses, and is offered for teams of 4-5 participants. For more information on Team Delivery Techniques, or other speaker training workshops offered by The Bernhardt Agency, call 503-384-0731, or visit their website at www.speakertraining.com.
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About The Bernhardt Agency, Inc
Founded in 1994, The Bernhardt Agency, Inc., is a full-service strategic marketing and communications-consulting firm, based in Portland, Oregon. The Bernhardt Agency’s main business focus is on high-tech marketing, public relations and public speaking services. The agency’s speaker services division, consistently one of the top-rated, works with companies of all sizes to secure speaking slots at trade shows and conferences around the world. In a typical year, the agency secures more than one thousand speaking slots for its clients. More information on The Bernhardt Agency can be found at www.BernhardtAgency.com.
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