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Alumni Spotlight
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Hermetet Advocates for People with TS
Katrina Hermetet 15, Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs at the Tourette Association of America, contributed to an article that provides TLC viewers with valuable insights into Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders. It’s a resource designed to help audiences better understand what they’re seeing and foster greater understanding. Hermetet also makes an appearance in Episode 3 of “Baylen Out Loud” and provided medical advisory for all information about TS throughout the series.
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Serving the Homeless: A Lifelong Commitment to Compassion
George Harmanos '73G is no stranger to the call of service. For more than four decades, he has dedicated his life to teaching, guiding young minds, and, after his retirement, taking on a new mission: helping the homeless in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His long career in education and deep commitment to those in need provide a shining example of service and leadership.
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Thomas Named May Institute’s Director of School Consultation
COE School Psychology alumna Lisa Thomas ’12 Ph.D., NCSP, LP, BCBA has been named May Institute’s Director of School Consultation in Philadelphia, Pa. and surrounding areas.
A national nonprofit organization that provides services for autistic individuals and individuals with other special needs, May Institute has offered consultation and professional development services to schools across Massachusetts and in other states for more than 30 years. -
Applying the Concepts of Unreasonable Hospitality to Educational Leadership
One morning, not long ago, Dr. Craig Hochbein opened his email to find a message from Bob Steckel ‘20 Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools for Whitehall-Coplay. A graduate of the COE’s Educational Leadership program, Steckel had recently read the national bestseller, Unreasonable Hospitality. As Steckel moved through the book, he saw applications to educational leadership and thought of Hochbein. “I kept thinking that this is the book you wished was written for your classes,” Steckel told his colleague.
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Harrison Bailey III ’99G
The Pennsylvania Principals Association has chosen Lehigh University alumnus Harrison Bailey III ’99G as the 2021 Pennsylvania Secondary Principal of the Year.
Bailey received his master's degree in special education in 1999 and principal certification in 2000 from the College of Education. He currently serves as the principal of Liberty High School in Bethlehem Area School District.