Kelly Fahey engaged to Justin Brown Sep 25, 2008
Ms. Fahey is a 2006 graduate of Wheelock College and is currently working as a developmental specialist in early intervention. Mr. Brown is a 2006 graduate of Johnson and Wales University and is currently the assistant manager at Corporate Chefs in Brighton. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
The role of culture in the formation of identity development Sep 25, 2008
She has taught at Wheelock College and the Pennsylvania State University. Her current affiliations include Families First Parenting Programs, Parenting Resource Associates, WarmLines Parent Resources, and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Sullivan establishes recreation advisory commission Sep 3, 2008
The appointees are Nelson Chin, former president of Braintree Youth Soccer; John MacPherson, former president of Braintree Youth Basketball; Kathy Sharkey Jordan, volunteer for several youth sports organizations and director of the Challenger Division of Braintree American Little League; Bruce Tobin, former chairman of the board of commissioners of parks and playgrounds; Mark Preziosi, president of Braintree American Little League and supporter of Braintree High School athletics; Paul Machado, a... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Lower your ATM scores while you shop colleges Aug 31, 2008
Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, Mass College of Art and Design, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New England College of Optometry, New England Conservatory, Northeastern University, Simmons College, Suffolk University, Urban College of Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College ... Though often associated with Boston's hospitals, the hotel is also near several schools and universities such as Emmanuel and Wheelock... (Boston Globe)
Too young? Preteen girls get bikini waxes Aug 15, 2008
Girls are learning the worst possible lessons about body image and body hair, said Dr. Diane Levin, professor of education at Wheelock College in Boston and co-author of the book So Sexy So Soon. Keep your bodies like little girls because thats what men like. (MSNBC -- Health)
Edith Cather Jul 17, 2008
Edith graduated from Walpole High School in Walpole, N.H. and Wheelock College in Boston, Mass. Edith married William M Parker, Jr. in 1941 and began an adventure leading to a career as a corporate executive, community leader, and mother of sons, John and James. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Patrick targets gaps in learning Jun 24, 2008
Led by EMC CEO and President Joe Tucci, Wheelock College President Jackie Jenkins-Scott, and former Boston superintendent of schools Thomas Payzant, the committee is charged with developing a 10-year strategic plan to implement the governor's vision for education in the Commonwealth. Patrick officials say that preparing students for a global economy and closing the achievement gaps between socioeconomic groups and between racial groups are central goals of the plan. (Boston Globe)
Family counseling director to retire Jun 24, 2008
She has been on the faculty of Northeastern University, Wheelock College, and Salem State College, and is a former Chief Psychologist for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Lynn Mental Health Center. People wonder how I have kept the same job all these years, Golub said. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Obituary Lucille Smith Jun 24, 2008
After earning a bachelor s degree from Wheelock College, Mrs. Smith taught first grade for two years. She and Peter Smith were married in 1946. (Beacon Villager, MA)
So much excellence to celebrate Jun 15, 2008
DEBORAH LISANSKY BECKBostonThe writer is assistant professor of social work at Wheelock College. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Rosanne Erazo Wheelock College ... Maria Sideri Wheelock College. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Preschool, Italian style Jun 8, 2008
Locally, the approach is studied at Lesley University, Harvard, and Wheelock College. What could Massachusetts leaders learn from this as they build a universal preschool system. (Boston Globe)
Longtime teacher will be new St. Edward's principal May 26, 2008
The Massachusetts native earned two bachelor's degrees from North Adams State College and separate masters degrees in early childhood education and elementary education from Wheelock College. Schowalter started her teaching career in public schools, having taught at middle schools in Westwood, Mass. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
How much should a good education cost? May 24, 2008
Eric Silverman, a Wheelock College anthropology professor, who has two elementary-school-aged children in Framingham public schools, said the prospective slashing of fine arts programming would have ramifications that rippled far beyond the scope of middle school. "Any further cuts to the arts will ultimately show up in the classrooms of those who teach college courses," said Silverman. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Antonelli appointed as director of ed for Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts May 6, 2008
Prior to joining Le Cordon Bleu, Antonelli served as dean of students at Wheelock College in Boston, where she was a member of the President s Leadership Team and served as senior student affairs officer. Previously, Antonelli served as assistant dean for student development and director of student activities at Wheelock; and as assistant director of academic advising at Emerson College. (Medford Transcript, MA)
With cast of 'History Boys,' a lesson in good chemistry May 2, 2008
Dancer/educators Jacques D'Amboise and Anthony Williams will be honored with Wheelock Family Theatre's annual Wheel Award May 17 at 6 p.m. at the home of Wheelock College president Jackie Jenkins-Scott, 295 Kent St., Brookline. The award, presented to D'Amboise, founder of the National Dance Institute, and Williams, founder of BalletRox and creator of "Urban Nutcracker," recognizes "individuals who share the Theatre'scommitment to children and families and whose work embodies the Theatre's... (Boston Globe)
Inside Scoop Apr 20, 2008
Wheelock College senior Lauren Pietraszuk tells us why stuffing ice cream cones at J.P. Licks makes her happy, which flavors tanked, and why you need a pitcher's arm for her job. Print|| Text size + By Jennifer Schwartz April 20, 2008. (Boston Globe)
It's colleges' turn for nail-biting Apr 18, 2008
Wheelock College writes personalized notes on acceptance letters to wish students good luck in their spring track season or the school play. Wellesley College's admissions office recently sent personalized postcards of a newspaper cartoon depicting a young girl wanting to dress up as a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission commander for Halloween, rather than a princess, noting that a 1983 graduate commanded a space shuttle voyage last year. (Boston Globe)
New Trustees Elected to Aspen Institute Board Apr 17, 2008
Smith is an alumna of Beaver College (now Arcadia University), from which she graduated in 1971, and has received honorary degrees from Arcadia University, Bates College, Bryn Mawr College, Smith College, Skidmore College, Macalester College, Occidental College, Pratt Institute, Holy Cross College, Wesleyan University, School of Visual Arts, Northwestern University, Colgate University, California State University Sacramento, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wheelock College, and the... (PR Newswire)
The purse snatcher Apr 11, 2008
Wheelock Family Theatre, Wheelock College campus, 200 the Riverway, Boston. 617-879-2300. (Boston Globe)
Parental guidance suggested Apr 1, 2008
She and colleague Diane Levin, now a professor at Wheelock College, surveyed teachers in 19 states. They determined the phenomenon was nationwide. (Boston Globe)
Cohen Hillel Academy to honor Leah Pearl Summers Mar 30, 2008
While Summers received her secular education with both undergraduate and graduate degrees at Wheelock College in Boston, she received her Jewish education in Albany, N.Y. As she explains, she was born with a gut passion for Jewish life and learning, a feeling passed to her from her parents. The family moved to Albany because of its dynamic and rich Jewish life. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Brookline preschool principal named Woman of the Year, says early ed is 'foundation' for future success Mar 27, 2008
A decade ago, Milstein left a job supervising student-teachers at Wheelock College to be Brookline s early childhood coordinator. Once she came on, she said, The job got bigger and bigger and bigger. (Brookline TAB, MA)
"The Yeats Game" Mar 26, 2008
Saturday Beyond the refrigerator Move over, refrigerator magnets, students from the Boston Public Schools hang their latest creations in the "Nurturing the Artist in Each Student" exhibit at Wheelock College's Towne Art Gallery ... Wheelock College, Towne Art Gallery, 180 The Riverway, Boston. (Boston Globe)
History of Arlington Street Names Mar 7, 2008
Dorothy went on to Wheelock College and became a kindergarten teacher. She married Harvard professor Howard W. Emmons, with whom she had four children, and lived in Sudbury. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Melrose people: Donna Rosso Feb 29, 2008
The Federation for Children with Special Needs, from whom you are receiving the award, said you were a pioneer in a graduate program at Wheelock College that focused on inclusion. What work did you do there. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Seven Decades-Old Business Finds New Location in Oxford Feb 6, 2008
She joined the company after graduating from Wheelock College in 1994, starting in the shops and working her way up. "I can do almost everything except work in the metal shop," she said. (Voices, CT)
Trouble in toy land Dec 26, 2007
"The whole process of finding an interesting problem how do I tie shoes, how do I pretend to have a house on Mars, how do I build a tower with blocks is disappearing from childhood," says , a professor of education at Wheelock College in Boston and author of the forthcoming So Sexy So Soon. With space only to follow directions, rather than dream up their own challenges, kids soon suffer from what Levin calls "Problem Solving Deficit Disorder.". (Yahoo News)
More of this story Dec 16, 2007
We re in transition, and that is not something (most) people don t know, said parent, Wheelock College professor and Randolph Unity Network activist Patricia Zamor. Overcoming indifference. (Patriot Ledger, MA)
Campus calendar Nov 29, 2007
Saturday Marta G mez concert to benefit Safe Passage Marta G mez and her ensemble will perform their hauntingly beautiful melodies infused with Latin rhythms at Wheelock College on Saturday ... Wheelock College, Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. (Boston Globe)
Endicott Thumps Wheelock, 60-34 Nov 18, 2007
SALEM, MA - Endicott's (Philadelphia, PA/The Hyde School) dropped a game-high 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead the Gulls to a, 60-34, win over Wheelock College on Saturday night in the opening round of the Salem Tip-Off Tournament on the campus of Salem State College ... Wheelock College, a team of 11 freshmen and one sophomore who are competing in their first-year of men's varsity status, were led by Alex Thayer's (Seekonk, MA) 16 points and seven rebounds. (Ecgulls.com)
Pat Robertson's Sellout Nov 15, 2007
She's a professor of American Studies at Boston's Wheelock College. "In 2000, the New York Times reported that nearly $200 million a year is spent by the 8.7 million subscribers to DirecTV. Among News Corp.'s other media holdings are the Fox Broadcasting and cable TV networks, 20th Century Fox, the New York Post and TV Guide. Welcome to synergy: Murdoch also owns Harper Collins, which published pornography star Jenna Jameson's best-selling book, 'How To Make Love Like a Porn Star.'". (Human Events Online)
Passion for Action 2007 Leadership Award Dinner Nov 14, 2007
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
People Profile--O’Haras able to combine business with county home Nov 6, 2007
Ann completed both an undergraduate degree and a master s degrees in early childhood development (University of Houston, 1988, and Wheelock College, Boston, 1996 respectively) while the couple had their longest residence in one place, Houston, 1983-2003. At this point in life, though both are still involved in careers, to a degree, Mike and Ann are likely most concerned of all about really important life milestones, such as their 47th wedding anniversary recently observed (Sept. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Pennies from LA Oct 31, 2007
Also on the guest list were R&B and jazz singer Wannetta Jackson, Wheelock College president Jackie Jenkins-Scott, Museum of African American History executive director Beverly Morgan-Welch, and former Profile in Courage Award recipients Alberto Mora and Dan Ponder. Casey gets inked; hola BenTurns out that "Gone Baby Gone" star Casey Affleck might have a wilder streak than we've seen. (Boston Globe)
Preschool power Oct 25, 2007
Acre used its grant to train family providers at Wheelock College and to use tools to assess children's abilities. One result: It's easier to identify children with developmental delays and help their families take advantage of state early intervention services. (Boston Globe)
Dr. Elizabeth Hadley, professor of Africana studies, dead at 57 Oct 18, 2007
Through her career, Dr. Hadley also taught at Boston College, Boston University, Dennison University, Indiana University, Lasell College, and Wheelock College. Along with African-American studies, the courses she taught included subjects such as theater, cinema, and women's studies. (Boston Globe)
Learning through service, history Oct 2, 2007
When she received acceptance letters from Wheelock College and City Year on the same day, she decided to join the volunteer corps and defer her college enrollment. I just wanted to take a break and figure out what I wanted to do, instead of investing all this time and money into an education and switching my major a couple of times and not knowing what I was doing, she said. (Needham Tab, MA)
MOE exploring possibility of more than one new university Aug 21, 2007
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, for example, has tied up with Boston-based Wheelock College to offer the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership. The second possibility is the setting up of a new comprehensive university. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Is the Bratz Movie Bad for Kids? Aug 17, 2007
" However Enchanted, the first live action Disney Princess film, will open in theaters in November; Giselle, the Enchanted doll, was introduced in February. The toy-movie link, like so many modern Hollywood conventions with unfortunate consequences, can be traced back to the success of Star Wars. Over the last 30 years, Star Wars-linked merchandise has grossed a galactic $9 billion. "What was different about Star Wars was that everything you saw on the screen you could get a toy of," says Diane... (Time.com)
Polys blaze new trail with tie-ups, niche courses Jul 27, 2007
Until now, the only tie-up between a polytechnic and a foreign specialised institution has been the one between NP and Wheelock College in the US, leading to a degree in early childhood education ... This is similar to NP's tie-up with Wheelock College and its upcoming degree which will be taught by faculty professors from the partner university, with support from local lecturers to "provide the local context of the subject matter" and could be the model for such degree tie-ups. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Spa treatments for kids grow in popularity Jul 10, 2007
Diane E. Levin, a professor of education and a researcher on children and commercial culture at Wheelock College in Boston, says that getting kids used to spa treatments is akin to training them to be little Paris Hiltons. It worries me because it just tells them that happiness comes from how you look and from buying instead of learning how to do things, Levin says. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wheelock College opens at Ngee Ann Polytechnic Jun 22, 2007
SINGAPORE: The Wheelock College Centre for International Education, Leadership and Innovation has opened at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic ... The centre is a collaborative project between the Boston-based Wheelock College, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and the Regional Training and Resource Centre in Early Childhood Care and Education for Asia ... The students will undergo a four-week summer immersion programme in Wheelock College's Boston campus. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Patrick names three to panel on education Jun 11, 2007
As part of his vision of a "cradle-to-career" education system that would expand state public education, Patrick tapped former Boston Public Schools superintendent Thomas W. Payzant , EMC Corp. chairman and CEO Joseph M. Tucci , and Wheelock College president Jackie Jenkins-Scott ... "By focusing on the connections between all segments of the education system and between education and the broader community, we can be assured of the Commonwealth's continued leadership in the years to come," said... (Boston Globe)
Shining moments Jun 11, 2007
They didn't want me to walk out of here and put a needle in my arm," he said.To enroll in the Beverly school -- run by the Northshore Education Consortium -- students must be drug and alcohol free for 30 days, and must agree to random drug tests several times a month. In addition, students are required to attend three recovery activities each week, such as Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.Relapses are treated on a case-by-case basis. Since September, the Beverly school has grown from 12 to 38... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Philip Craig; novels offered mystery and a sense of place May 27, 2007
In the 1990s, they renovated a shack at an old hunting camp outside Edgartown, and became year-round residents in 1999 after he retired after 34 years teaching at Wheelock College. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December. (Boston Globe)
Caroline Segar, role model, teacher who sparked excitement for learning May 26, 2007
After the births of five sons and after Joseph took a position as director of the Shady Hill School, Mrs. Segar returned to college in the evenings to earn a master's degree in education at Wheelock College. "We all grew up with this image of a multitalented, powerfully caring woman," said her son Andrew of West Roxbury. (Boston Globe)
Moravian College Withdraws From U.S. News Peer Assessment Survey May 18, 2007
They include Lafayette College, Dickinson College, Earlham College, Wheelock College, Marlboro College, Trinity University, St. John's College (Maryland), St. John's College (New Mexico), Heritage University, Southwestern University, Bethany College, and Drew University. This news release was issued on behalf of Newswise(TM). (PR Newswire)
Degrees of individuality May 16, 2007
Today, Jenkins-Scott, the president of Wheelock College in Boston, is one of 11 small college presidents who are circulating a letter asking schools to not participate in this popularity contest. This comes at a time when the frenzy of families to get their children into the "best" schools seems more intense than ever. (Boston Globe)
Wheelock raises cry on college rankings May 14, 2007
Wheelock College, along with 11 other small liberal arts colleges, is urging other institutions to stop using the US News & World Report rankings to promote themselves, arguing the rankings are too subjective. The colleges' presidents, in a letter e-mailed last week to hundreds of private colleges, said they oppose the magazine's reputational survey, which asks high-ranking administrators to rate a list of colleges nationwide based on what they know about the schools. (Boston Globe)
Charlotte Sagoff, was activist against pollution in Acton; 92 May 13, 2007
She also worked as a counselor at Wheelock College and Simmons College until reaching the mandatory retirement age. And she became involved in the fight to hold W.R. Grace accountable for its pollution, which resulted in a site of about 260 acres being added to the federal Superfund list. (Boston Globe)
Christian leaders question Rick Warren for church's cozy ties with Fox owner May 10, 2007
"News Corp. is a major owner of DirecTV, which sells more pornographic films than (Hustler magazine founder and porn film producer Larry) Flynt," says porn fighter Gail Dines, professor of American Studies at Boston's Wheelock College. "In 2000, the New York Times reported that nearly $200 million a year is spent by the 8.7 million subscribers to DirecTV. Among News Corp.'s other media holdings are the Fox Broadcasting and cable TV networks, 20th Century Fox, the New York Post and TV Guide.... (WorldNetDaily)
Area colleges boycott magazine's ranking May 7, 2007
Among the other 10 colleges to sign the letter were Wheelock College in Boston, Marlboro College in Vermont, St. John's College in New Mexico, Heritage University in Washington, Southwestern University in Texas, Bethany College in West Virginia, Drew University in New Jersey and Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. . (Washington Times)
College presidents urge colleagues to reject U.S. News rankings May 6, 2007
Also signing the letter were the presidents of Wheelock College, Marlboro College, Trinity University in Washington, D.C., St. John's College in Maryland, St. John's College in New Mexico, Heritage University, Southwestern University, Bethany College, Drew University and Lafayette College. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (USA Today)
Ex-MIT dean never cited actual degree May 2, 2007
It tied with, among others, Wheelock College in Boston and City College of New York. RPI ranked far higher -- 42 d among 124 in the top tier of research universities nationwide. (Boston Globe)
The Response From Wheelock Apr 21, 2007
After a Wheelock College student allegedly received threatening online messages from part-time Boston University student Andrew Rosenblum stating he would kill her, her friend and others at the college, Wheelock officials coordinated efforts with the Boston Police Department to maintain safety on campus. "The safety of our entire student body, not just those threatened, is the main priority of our college's administration," said Wheelock Public Relations Director Rochelle Rosen. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
BU student allegedly threatened shootings Apr 20, 2007
A part-time Boston University student allegedly threatened to recreate the Virginia Tech shootings at Wheelock College late Monday, according to police, who took the man to a hospital and plan to arrest him today. Andrew Rosenblum, 20, allegedly sent online messages to a woman he had dated in 2005, threatening to kill her and her friends at Wheelock, a private college of mostly women in Boston, according to the Boston Police Department. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
BU Student Arrested After Massacre Threat Messages Apr 19, 2007
Boston police say she is a student at Wheelock College. According to a Boston police report, Rosenbaum wrote. (CBS New York, NY)
A rush to injustice in the Duke 'rape' case Apr 16, 2007
In January, when the most serious charges had already been dismissed, Gail Dines, a professor at Wheelock College in Boston, wrote an online article criticizing CNN for airing a special sympathetic to the accused. Citing Murphy as her source, she asserted that prosecution still had a strong case. (Boston Globe)
Webkinz running loose Apr 16, 2007
The focus on consumerism is troubling to Diane Levin, professor of education at Wheelock College in Boston, and author of Remote Control Childhood. Combating the Hazards of Media Culture. (Montana Standard, MT)
New President's Goal Is Excellence Apr 14, 2007
and held administrative positions at the City University of New York and Wheelock College, where she was also a professor of English. Carter said it was her stellar resume and her commitment to students that made her the perfect candidate for the job. (FOX61, CT)
Webkinz run loose in schools, on computers Apr 4, 2007
The focus on consumerism is troubling to Diane Levin, professor of education at Wheelock College in Boston, and author of "Remote Control Childhood? Combating the Hazards of Media Culture.". "The website is very focused on money and getting more money, and learning how to buy, buy, buy," Levin said. (Globe and Mail)
A night out, but who can watch the kids? Mar 18, 2007
"Try to find a sitter who is an education or early childhood major and look for schools that specifically have early childhood programs, like Boston College and Wheelock College.". Petroni also said she has a lot of mom friends who swear by websites like and Boston-based. (Boston Globe)
'An angel in disguise' Mar 17, 2007
Ch ry's longtime friend Patricia Cedeno-Zamor is an administrator and associate professor of social work at Wheelock College, who edited Ch ry's burial guide: Both her mother and her brother were murdered. Maida Jiminian, who works for a Newton-based billing and collection agency, says Luis is her fourth relative to be murdered. (Boston Globe)
American was `Angel' to Guatemalans Feb 22, 2007
Denning worked on her master's degree in early-childhood education in 1995-96 at Wheelock College in Boston. "Hanley believed in living your passion and finding a way to do what you believe in, and she was following hers in Guatemala," said Wheelock President Jackie Jenkins-Scott, who invited Denning to the college's international scholars gathering in October. (FOX59, IN)
