The Peoria Woman - August 2006

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Cynthia Fischer
Driving Success for District 150
An assistant superintendent at District 150, Dr. Cynthia Fischer's worked for District 150 since 1975, wearing many hats along the way. She's seen tremendous successes since she began her current position, including the Full-Service Community Schools project, International Baccalaureate Program, Positive Behavior Intervention System, Project Lead the Way, The "Can Do" program, and many more.
Features
Publisher's Note
Finding Our Way in Central Illinois
The past couple of years I’ve listened as friends and even family members have talked about their experiences in adjusting to a new environment. They often expressed their frustration at things we take for granted, like how to get around town and where to find a favorite food, brand, pharmacy, etc.
Peoria Profile
Michelle Whited: Bradley University
Many things that make college such a valuable experience aren’t learned in the classroom. Michelle Whited, director of Student Activities at Bradley University, has worked hard for years to ensure Bradley students take advantage of everything the university has to offer.
Lead Story
An American in London (or Paris or Rome…)
As we establish careers and home lives, it becomes more challenging to simply pick up and move to a new city—let alone a new county. Karen Jensen experienced this challenge when her husband was offered a chance to move to England for his job at Caterpillar Inc.
Columns
Also in this Issue...
Women and Lupus
Lupus, a disorder in which the body’s own immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs, affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. Nine out of 10 of those are women.
Get Over It and Move On
For people experiencing loss and grief, being told to “get over it and move on” by well-intentioned friends or family members sounds like great advice if only they knew how or what to do to stop the pain they’re feeling.
Hip Replacement: How Long Will It Last?
One of the most difficult things to quantify and anticipate is the amount and intensity of a new joint’s use. Although it’s impossible to predict how much use the new joint must endure, some studies show that males and younger, more active patients have greater wear.