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I NEED A NAME CONTEST
Volume 1, Issue 1
DECEMBER 2006
NAME THE NEWSLETTER
With a name change in store for the school, we
didn’t quite know what to call our newsletter, so
we are letting you decide. Write your best ideas
on a piece of paper and submit them into Jennifer
Barmore, Director of Student Services before the
end of the module. We will announce the winner
in the next issue of the newsletter.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Name the Newsletter
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Renovations on the Horizon
2
Financial Aid Corner
2
Birthday Watch
3
Students and Staff Help Community
3
Career Placement
4
Faculty Spotlight
4
Student Article
5
Student Events
6
Welcome Aboard
6
Holiday Decorating
6
Student Awards
8
Students Pass State and National Exams
8
Students Start Internships
9
Snow Policy
9
Recipe
9
The Dean’s Den
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Participation Requested
10
Calendar of Events
RENOVATIONS ON THE
HORIZON
A new name, a new look, a new attitude. The
Academy is undergoing some major changes
over the next few months.
Cosmetically,
students,
staff and faculty can
look forward to
fresh paint,
pristine carpeting,
as well as new
desks and chairs.
To go along with the new image will be a new
name—Keystone Technical Institute.
More importantly, however is the new attitude
that goes along with all the changes.
Keystone Technical Institute will enhance
the Academy’s tradition of quality education,
by giving greater attention to student needs,
and enforcement of important school policies
that promote student success, such as
curriculum development, staff/faculty training,
etc.
Students, staff and faculty alike are happy
with the changes so far, and are looking
forward to the renovations that will soon be
taking place. Everyone is enjoying the
birthday parties and other special events that
have been occurring. There is a definite
emphasis on “Students First,” and it shows!
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FINANCIAL AID CORNER
BIRTHDAY WATCH
November Birthdays:
Two very important members of our staff are
Tracy Stewart and Kim Slautterback who,
between them, have over 20 years Financial
Aid experience.
Tracy and Kim want you to feel free to stop in
and see them any time with your Financial
Aid questions. Please be aware that it is very
important for students to notify the Financial
Aid Office of any address or telephone
number change. Also, note that frequent
reminder letters containing important
application deadlines are mailed regularly to
students so they need to remember this and
promptly open all letters from the school to
avoid missing out on any future grant monies
or other sources of aid for which they might
qualify.
Julie Heagy
November 8th
Tracy Stewart
November 30th
Phyllis Maurer
November 8th
Rita Krakowski
November 8th
Trisha Beers
November 8th
Charles Miller
November 13th
Jodi Noss
November 16th
Angela Beane
November 20th
Anita Heckert
November 23rd
Chef Stiffler
November 23rd
Jamie Kreider
November 24th
December Birthdays:
Please also be reminded that with the
approach of the New Year, tax season is not
far behind. Students must ensure that
immediately upon filing their income tax
returns, they report to the Financial Aid Office
with a copy of their return to complete their
new award year grant application. PHEAA’s
State Grant deadline is May 1, 2007.
The Financial Aid Office is open from 8:30
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Tracy’s
hours are Monday and Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to
8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kim’s
hours are Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 11:30
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
Ashton Forrester
December 1st
Amanda Gomez
December 1st
Wendy McCready
December 3rd
Ashley Blyskal
December 8th
Shannon Hetrick
December 8th
Trisha Minium
December 9th
Phylicia Klase
December 11th
Kevin Simmons
December 12th
Jennifer Reynolds
December 14th
Sky Yoder
December 17th
Lisa Martin
December 21st
Jaime Beck
December 23rd
Chris Blayer
December 25th
Nicoline Valentin
December 26th
Monica Perez
December 31st
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CAREER PLACEMENT
STUDENTS AND STAFF HELP
COMMUNITY
Students and staff are working to continue
the Academy’s tradition of community
service. Massage therapists are providing
comfort to the elderly, offering free massages
and conversation at various retirement
facilities, including Oakhurst. The Medical
Assistants Rebecca Andree and Amanda
Fernandez recently participated in a health
fair at Delta Dental where they performed
blood pressure screenings. The school as a
whole has participated in recent blood drives
in July and October. Additionally, three very
special programs are underway to help needy
families over the holidays.
These programs include:
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TOYS FOR TOTS—new toys may be
bought and placed inside the box in
Room 314. Toys should not be
wrapped. The collection will continue
until December 9, 2006.
FOOD BANK—non-perishable items
may be bought and placed in the Red
Barrel in the Activities Center. Please
make your donation before December
2, 2006.
THE ANGEL TREE.—Program which
helps needy children have a
Christmas. See Mrs. Altland for
details on choosing an angel.
Also of note is another blood drive to be held
in January. The exact date and time will be
announced when the event draws closer.
Remember, you could save a life.
Graduation from the Academy is a ticket to
success. Just ask the following graduates
who recently landed positions:
Rebecca Albright—Dental Assistant at West Side
Dental
Mildred Ashwell—Medical Assistant to Dr. Dinesh
Kalaria
Marcia Atherton—Dental Assistant to Dr. Ann Miller
Kandi Baer—Medical Assistant to Dr. Magill
Julie Shirey—Massage Therapist at Salon Twenty
Two
Joseph Walton—Culinary Arts—Bread of Life
Restaurant
Emily Babish—Massage Therapist— Emma’s Center
for Body and Soul
Meghan Barry—Medical Secretary at Central PA
Rehab Service
Patricia Kronk—Medical Assistant at Susquehanna
Internal Medicine
Susan Evans—Medical Assistant at Oakhurst Medical
Center
Nicole Guthridge—Medical Assistant at Kramer,
Shirley and Dittie
Jessica Hurley—Dental Assistant to Eric Unger
Randi Keene—Medical Assistant at Central Penn
Blood Bank
Jessica Stalker—Medical Assistant to Dr. Cummings
Matthew Wood—Paralegal to Robert Berry, Esq.
Brooke Kerstetter—Medical Secretary at Urology of
Central PA
Rohimah Ossamang—Paralegal at Riegal and Patel
Brycia Pakosky—Dental Assistant at Locust Lane
Dental
Tracey Portanova—Dental Assistant to Kramer,
Shirley and Dittie
Amber Rinker—Dental Assistant to Dr. David Logan
Jessica Snyder—Massage Therapist at Ultimate
Health & Body Works
Sharon Yost—Culinary Arts—Wyndham Gardens
Michele Wood—Medical Assistant to Dr. Varma
Brandy Fultz—Medical Assistant—Duncannon Family
Health Center
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
In the spotlight this quarter is our Dental Instructor,
Chris Blayer. Ms. Blayer hails from the United
Kingdom, and after chatting with her, you wonder
why the United States ever broke away from
England if all the British are like her!
Ms. Blayer’s story is riveting, to say the least. She
grew up in England, with her sister and two
brothers. Her formal education in dentistry began
with two and a half years at Community College.
After completing her education, she chose to
“wander around Europe” for a few years.
She met her husband in Amsterdam and
emigrated to the United States in 1967. Ms.
Blayer became a U.S. citizen in 2002. She said
she made the decision as she walked across the
59th Street Bridge in New York and watched the
twin towers burn. At that time she realized that
someone had bombed her country. She knew
then that she had to make that feeling official.
Ms. Blayer later moved from Manhattan to
Pennsylvania, to be closer to her children and
grandchildren.
Ms. Blayer’s career is as interesting as her life.
She worked for an oral surgeon for over twenty
years. He was devoted to cleft palate
rehabilitation, and Chris often assisted him in the
Operating Room. She also worked with him in
emergency dental surgery. She then decided to
share her knowledge and began teaching dental
assistants in Manhattan. She loved it so much
that upon her move to Pennsylvania she pursued
the same career here at the Academy of Medical
Arts and Business.
Ms. Blayer’s students find her to be tough, but fair.
The faculty and staff find her a delightful and
helpful individual. Those of you who aren’t
privileged to know her should stop in at the dental
lab and introduce yourself.
DENTAL STUDENT WENDY PIERCE
DISCUSSES:
“The Ramifications Of Tooth Loss In
Geriatric Patients”
Have you ever thought about what you’ll look
like when you get older? This is something
most people don’t bother to stop and think
about. But it’s a fact of life. It’s important to
know that everything you do and don’t do, now,
will have consequences later in life.
Teeth play a major role in our health, speech,
and appearance. I work in a nursing home and
I see the effects of tooth loss in our older
generation on a daily basis. Brushing a
denture, for instance, seems pretty easy right?
Not so if you’re 82 years old and have
Parkinson’s disease. Imagine having no control
of your hands and trying to hold your denture in
one hand and brush with the other. Not to
mention the next step is to try and get it
positioned into your mouth without knocking out
an eye. It’s frustrating and mentally straining.
Now, imagine you’re getting ready to eat
dinner. You just ordered a big, juicy steak,
baked potato and broccoli. When your dinner is
put down in front of you there are three big piles
of something on your plate. One is brown, one
is white, and one is green. The only thing you
can identify is the potatoes, but you ordered
baked not mashed. All of your food has to be
pureed. How did you think you were going to
chew that steak with no teeth?
The saying grow old gracefully isn’t really true.
It should be, you can grow old gracefully as
long as you take care of your body, so
everything keeps working properly and nothing
falls out or off.
Now that I painted a small picture of your
future, I hope you’ll think of this the next time
you want to skip the dentist appointment or
flossing your teeth, because it just wasn’t that
important at the time.
—Contributed by Wendy Pierce, Dental Student
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STUDENT EVENTS
Students, staff and faculty have been treated to a
variety of fun events over the past few months.
One of the more popular reoccurring happenings
are the monthly
birthday parties.
Students are treated to
a cake prepared by our
own Chef Stiffler. The
cakes are always
beautifully decorated,
eliciting ooohs and
ahhs from students and
staff alike.
The Halloween season
also brought
excitement to the Academy. The festivities began
with the decorating of the lobby, activites center
and windows. In the spirit of fun, our happy little
decorators gleefully arranged tombstones for our
President, Mr. Dave Snyder and Dean Slater.
Students, staff and faculty all dressed for the
Halloween Party.
The Academy
staff got into
the spirit,
bringing the
Wizard of Oz to
life! Dennis
Fields made a
very convincing
tin man; Jen
Sites certainly
showed that
From left: Janet Mason, Jen Sites,
the scarecrow
Andrea Snyder, Dennis Fields, Tracy
has a brain;
Stewart, and Kim Slautterback
Janet Mason
was totally out of character as the wicked witch.
Kim Slautterback had to be the cowardly lion after
he got his courage, and Andrea Snyder looked
lovely as Dorothy. To students with financial aid
concerns, Tracy Stewart was perfect as Glenda
the Good Witch!
The students were particularly creative.
Certificates were given for funniest, scariest, most
original and best overall. The most original
costume belonged to Betsy Wirfel who came as,
believe it or not, an outhouse! Additional winners
included the Hall sisters, who made everyone
laugh with a cadence about Dean Slater’s puns;
James Whitley, Kristin Stephens, and Kim
Robinson.
Some of the
students
that
participated
in the
costume fun
are pictured
at the left.
They are
(clockwise from left) Theresa Purepy, Kim
Robinson, Melissa Hall, Monica Iino, Betsy
Wirfel, Heather Welsh, Shannon McDaniel,
Caitlin Miller, Amber Whittle, Becky Andree,
Brandie Ross, Amanda Benko, Jennifer
Seesholtz, Alex Weller, Ashton Forrester,
Desiree Pontius, Danielle Kemp, Jaime Beck,
Jamie Kreider, Jerrica Palmer, Teresa Le,
Amanda Miller, Trisha Hall, Kristen Stephens,
Wendy McCready, Kendra Eckman, Rita
Krakowski.
A good time was had by all. Special thanks to
Jeremy Humphrey for the great pictures, Tracy
Stewart for tallying the Halloween votes and Chef
Stiffler for the
beautiful cakes.
Our next
scheduled event is
December 11,
2006 which will be
our Holiday Party,
complete with
Turkey Dinner.
Our December
PMT students Joni Knerr and Caitlin
Miller enjoy a birthday celebration
birthday babies will
also be honored
on December 11, 2006.
The Faculty had some interesting costumes as
well. Ms. Altland was absolutely frightening as
the Grim Reaper and Chef Stiffler was even
scarier than usual with his “bloody machete.”
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Farling, Kimberly Shapiro, Cassandra Hunter,
Allyson Behney, Shannon Lyons, Amanda
Fernandez, Kendra McCrae, Phyllis Mauer, Cindy
Bosak, Christina Gemundt, Kathleen Nickel, Sherri
Snyder, Alex Weller, Wendy McCready, Rita
Krawoski, Melinda Barrick, Kim Robinson, Kendra
Eckman.
WELCOME ABOARD
New staff and faculty have recently been
added to the roles. Please give a warm
welcome to all our new arrivals:
Jennifer Barmore
Director of Student Services.
Josette Gleason
Massage Clinic Supervisor.
Jared Savage
Admissions Representative.
John Shugars
Paralegal Instructor
Regina Daskus
Paralegal Instructor
Jolene Moore
Receptionist
Scott Mazzocca
Admissions Representative
Amber Dowling and Amanda Miller won the
Grand Prize of three gourmet dinners. These
dinners were prepared by Chef Stiffler and culinary
students Shannon Lyons, Kevin Simmons, Daniel
Yocum, James Barber, Kelly Ebling, Christine
Lucas, Jennifer Masood, Charles Miller, Tenille
Morrissey, and Gina Rumbaugh.
HOLIDAY DECORATING
STUDENTS RECEIVE
HONORS
All the stockings were hung by the chimney
with care—no wait—it’s the windows that are
being decorated!!!!
Students will once again be participating in
holiday window decorating, decking the halls
and making the building more festive for all of
us. Students should see their instructors for
more information about which windows and
types of decorations
ATTENDANCE CONTEST
YIELDS BIG WINNERS
Half the battle is showing up. Everyone has heard
that phrase at one time. When it comes to school
and work, it really tells the truth. Recently, our
students took part in an attendance contest.
Students earned tickets for attending class. The
day students’ tickets totalled over 8000. The
evening students’ tickets totalled more than 5000.
These tickets were then used for a drawing in
which prizes consisting of Sheetz gift cards, Mall
Gift Certificates, Massage Cards, and Catering
Cards were awarded to the following:
The following students were recognized for
academic and attendance achievements:
DISTINGUISHED HONORS
Cindy Bosak
Monica Iino
Sandra Lauver
Brandi Ross
Kelly Sloan
Amanda Miller
Rachel Dubbs
Wendy McCready
Anita Heckert
Joni Knerr
Stephanie Sterner
Christina Gemundt
Trisha Beers
Ashley Blyskal
Lori Knipple
Jamie Kreider
Kathleen Nickel
Caitlin Miller
Emily Smith
Rebecca Snavely
Sherri Snyder
James Whitley Jr.
Roxy Yocum
Phyllis Maurer
Christa McFarlane
Brandi Null
Heather Ordaz, Tim Zidik, Jennifer Reynolds,
Amber Dowling, Dawn Zimmerman, Amanda
Agresto, James Barber, Evelyn Melius, Wendy
Kim Robinson
Continued on page 7
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Continued from page 6
HONORS
Maria Annibali
Wendy Pierce
Erin Quigley
Jaime Beck
Kenni Dixon
Kendra Eckman
Ashton Forrester
Rita Krakowski
Brook Lex
Melissa Sheaffer
Shawn Simpson
Antoine Werts
Melinda Barrick
Lindsay Cupp
Amanda Fernandez
Kristi Potteiger
Barbara Sullivan
Jodi Tober
OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE (CONT.)
Tihiese Ranson
Sandra Lauver
Stephanie Sterner
Kristi Potteiger
Barbara Sullivan
Tihiese Ranson
Jodi Noss
Desiree Pontius
Betsy Wirfel
Rebecca Andree
Danielle Kampa
Shannon McDaniels
Jerrica Palmer
Nicoline Valentin
Alexandra Weller
Renee Wilson
Kevin Abbott
Trisha Beers
Shannon Lyons
Christina Gemundt
Jamie Kreider
Keep up the great work!
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Emily Smith
Sherri Snyder
Joni Knerr
James Whitley Jr.
Roxy Yocum
Phyllis Maurer
Brandi Null
Kim Robinson
Rita Krakowski
Brook Lex
Melissa Sheaffer
Lindsay Cupp
Amanda Fernandez
Monica Iino
Ashton Forrester
Jodi Tober
Amber Whittle
Jerry Burris
Phylicia Klase
Ashley Blyskal
Lori Knipple
Kathleen Nickel
STUDENTS EXCEL
Several Students at the Academy of Medical Arts
and Business recently passed important state
examinations and national certification tests in
their fields. Among them are:
DENTAL STUDENTS
Maria Annabali—PA State Radiology Exam
Trisha Beers—PA State Radiology Exam
Jamie Krieder—PA State Radiology Exam
OUTSTANDING ATTENDANCE
Christina Gemundt—PA State Radiology Exam
Wendy Pierce—PA State Radiology Exam
Karla Peffer
Cindy Bosak
Teresa Le—PA State Radiology Exam
Rachel Dubbs
Anita Heckert
Erin Quigly—PA State Radiology Exam
Wendy McCready
Amanda Miller
Caitlin Miller
Rebecca Snavely
Christa McFarlane
Maria Annibali
Wendy Pierce
Erin Quigley
Jaime Beck
Kenni Dixon
Kendra Eckman
Shawn Simpson
Antoine Werts
Melinda Barrick
Brandi Ross
Kelly Sloan
MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENTS
Emily Babish—National Certification Examination in
Therapeutic Massage and Body Work
Jeff Witmer—National Certification Examination in
Therapeutic Massage and Body Work
Congratulations to all these fine students!
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STUDENTS START INTERNSHIPS
SNOW POLICY
An important part of an Academy education is
the internship experience. Several students
began their internships this module. Among
them are:
In the event of inclement weather, the following
guidelines will be used to determine the events
of the day:
Prior to 6:00 am
an assessment
will be done on
the roadways in
the Lower
Paxton Area.
PARALEGALS
Georgianna Quayle
Nestico, Druby & Hildebrand
Tim Zidik
Based on that
assessment
one of four
actions will be
taken:
Edward Mimnagh, Esq.
Tihiese Ranson
Adult Probation
1. Nothing—School as normal
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
2. One Hour Delay
Jennifer Seesholtz
3. Two Hour Delay
Dr. Brescia
4. Closed—no classes
Christa Mcfarlane
You can find information on school status as
follows:
Dr. Rosotogi
TV Channels—21, 15, 43, 27, 8;
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Radio Stations—WHYL 960, WHP 580,
WRVV 97.3, BOB 94.9 WLAN 96.9. KISS 99.3
Betsy Wirfel
Academy of Medical Arts & Business
You may also call the the school and listen to
the answering machine. The telephone
number at the Academy is (717) 545-4747.
Joni Knerr
Academy of Medical Arts & Business
Please note that the Academy is not guided by
other school closings. An assessment is made
independent of the public schools system.
Caitlin Miller
Academy of Medical Arts & Business
Heather Welsh
For further information see Eric Slater, Dean of
Education or Jennifer Barmore, Director of
Student Services.
Academy of Medical Arts & Business
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Lindsay Cupp
Beverly Healthcare
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CHEF STIFFLER’S SPECIALTY OF THE
QUARTER
All bummed
because you didn’t
win the wonderful
dinners cooked by
Chef Stiffler and
his crew? Well
relax, because we
have one of Chef’s
special recipes that
you can follow to
create a meal that even the finikiest eater will
enjoy.
Chicken ála Orange
Ingredients:
3 oz
Sugar
1
Orange
1/2
Lemon
2 oz
Butter
1 oz
Orange Liqueur
2 oz
Cognac
4
Chicken Breasts
1/2 c
Seasoned Flour
THE DEAN’S DEN
As we continue to build on our motto of
“Students First,” I am pleased that we are now
issuing the first edition of our new newsletter.
It is our hope that it will keep you up to date on
everything that’s going on at school.
“[T]he education you receive today will pay for
itself the rest of your adult life…”
Always remember that the education you
receive today will pay for itself the rest of your
adult life, by helping you attain a career that will
make you successful in your chosen field.
In a flambé pan, heat the sugar until it melts and
begins to caramelize. Cut several strips of rind
from the orange and one from the lemon and add it
to the pan. Add the butter and squeeze the juice
from the orange and lemon into the pan. Cook and
stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is a
little syrupy. Add the Orange and Liquor and
cognac.
Dredge the chicken in flour. Partially bake in a 350
degree oven for a half hour. Baste with sauce.
Continue baking until chicken reaches 165 degrees
internal temperature. Let it stand for twenty
minutes. Garnish with remaining sauce and serve.
PARTICIPATION REQUESTED
This newsletter is not only about the Academy.
It is about you. Students are, therefore, both
welcomed and encouraged to submit articles
and personal news for possible publication in
the newsletter. Simply present your story or
special event, i.e. birth, marriage, etc., to
Jennifer Barmore, Director of Student Services.
Chef Stiffler promises that this recipe will
impress even the fussiest of guests, so be sure
to add it to your holiday menu.
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CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
DAY STUDENTS PRE-INTERNSHIP MEETING.
INTERNSHIP ROUND TABLE
EVENING HONORS RALLY
PLACE: ACTIVITIES CENTER
PLACE: ACTIVITIES CENTER
DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2006
DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2006
HOLIDAY PARTIES BY DEPARTMENT
MAKE-UP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PLACE: ACTIVITIES CENTER
PLACE: ACTIVITIES CENTER
DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2006
DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2006
HOLIDAY VACATION—SCHOOL CLOSED
DATES: DECEMBER 25, 2006—JANUARY 2, 2007
DAY HONORS RALLY &
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION &
HOLIDAY PARTY
* ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WORKING DECEMBER 26TH—29TH
PLACE: ACTIVITIES CENTER
* No Faculty in Building
* No Classrooms Or Labs Opened.
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2006
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