As a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) St. Louis Chapter, I also enjoy attending their Special Interest Group (SIG) for Storyline users. Special interest groups offer informal opportunities for exploring professional development in specific areas of interest, opportunities for sharing expertise with others, and opportunities to network with and learn from peers….
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Foster Development: New Foster Orientation
As the Foster Development Coordinator, I worked with the Foster Program to develop an online New Foster Orientation course. We rolled this online course out in August 2017. It was created in Canvas, and consists of five modules: Organizational Basics Foster Basics Dog Body Language Dog Introductions Training The course includes pages of content, custom…
Foster Development: Roundtable Series
In January 2017, I assumed the role of Foster Development Coordinator at Gateway Pet Guardians. My duties include scheduling and facilitating development events for fosters within the organization, including new foster orientations and foster roundtables. The roundtable program is a series of events designed to provide opportunities for fosters to learn about new areas of…
My Catalyst for Change
I look over and see her staring out the car window. Her brindle fur shining in the afternoon sun, her tongue hanging out, her eyes darting in excitement. She knows I’m watching, and turns her head toward me. Then her whole body, and lays her head on my arm. She looks up with longing eyes. She knows she’s…
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference 2017 Presentations
For the past five years, I have served on the Focus on Teaching and Technology Planning Committee. FTTC is a regional conference that provides a combination of keynote addresses, faculty innovations during concurrent sessions, technology workshops, and vendor exhibits. The conference program has evolved over the years to reflect emerging trends in technology applications in…
Maryville Reaches Out 2017
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, over 1,600 Maryville faculty, staff, and students took to the streets to help the St. Louis community in Maryville Reaches Out visiting 108 different agencies. I was part of a group that visited Gateway Pet Guardians, where we walked dogs, cleaned, and did other odd jobs around the shelter. Maryville…
Reading and Relaxation in Punta Cana
Seven days in Punta Cana + four books = a very relaxing vacation! Last week, I spent a week in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, walking along the beach and napping under the sun. It was absolutely beautiful. We stayed at an all inclusive resort, spending time on both the beach and in the pool, eating…
Lincoln Park Vaccination Clinic 2017
On Saturday, May 13, Gateway Pet Guardians set up bright and early at Lincoln Park in East St. Louis, where we vaccinated 100 community pets in our service area and signed up about 30 pets for spay/neuter surgeries. In addition to providing vaccinations, we talked with residents about additional resources that our program has to…
Masters in Management and Leadership from Maryville University
On Sunday, May 7, 2017, I will finish the two-year journey of completing my Masters in Management and Leadership through Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. The degree involved a series of twelve eight-week online courses, including the following: Organizational Behavior and Development Human Resource Management Interpersonal Management Skills Leadership Business Ethics Project Management Financial…
Gateway Pet Guardians Board of Directors
In March 2017, I was asked to join Gateway Pet Guardians’ Board of Directors. Executive Director Jamie Case wrote in the public announcement: “Janet has served in MANY capacities over her years of volunteering with GPG. Shelter volunteer, Adoption Event Coordinator, Adoption Program Lead and Foster Program Lead are just a few titles she has…