The Peoria Woman - October 2007

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Karen Calder

Principal, Peoria Academy

As principal of Peoria Academy for nearly seven years, Karen Calder upholds the idea of offering creative challenges to grade school children. Since the opening of the private, non-profit academy in 2000, the school has more than doubled in number of students and is exploring the prospect of expansion. Beginning at DePauw University in Indiana, Calder earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Attending schools in North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois, she achieved her teaching certificate. In 1988, Calder received her master’s degree in special education from Illinois State University. Teaching in each of the above states (except Indiana), Calder eventually moved to Peoria and served District 150 for three years. In 1993, she was hired as the principal of Praise and Leadership Academy (PALS), where she continued until December 1999. After 27 years of living in Peoria, Calder and her second husband now enjoy being “empty-nesters” as the last of their combined seven children heads off to college.

Features

CWTC: Breaking Down Barriers

by Sarah Cash

The support of the Community Workshop and Training Center is not tucked away on University Street, but is growing in the hearts of those who have been helped by or contribute to the center’s services.

Peoria Profile

Debbie Davison

by Brenna Scurlock

The owner of Home Health Care Plus, Inc. volunteers in the community and overseas, donating her time to those who need it.

Publisher's Note

Back to School Mommy Blues

by Jan Wright Vergon, Publisher

This is the first fall in 26 years that I have not prepared a child for the first day of school.

The Power of Choice

Libby Zivalich

Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery

When I first began working in the field of addiction treatment many years ago, I consistently gave my clients the same message: you have the power to choose the life you want.

Career

Building Employee Engagement One Day at a Time

by Christine Corelli, Christine Corelli & Associates

If you keep your life in balance and seek enjoyable relationships at work, you will feel more fulfilled and become more “fully engaged.”

Get Your Internet Groove On

by Shari Tripp, Illinois Central College

Here’s a look at some of the sources of music out on the Internet and what you need in order to take advantage of them.

The Success of Planning

by Joy Duling, A 25 Hour Day

People are often amazed at new opportunities that arise once they begin working their plan.

Health

"Natural Health" Defined

Christy Knutson

Cancer Center for Healthy Living

Natural health focuses on building, maintaining and restoring health and wellness through prevention and a healthy lifestyle.

A Silent Disease with No Cure

Diane Hinderliter

OSF Saint Francis Center for Health

Osteoporosis affects more than 55 percent of Americans. Statistically, one in two women will have a fracture after the age of 50.

Celebrate Physical Therapy!

by Kate Jones, Kramer Chiropractic and Acupuncture Center

As you sit at your desk during the workday, there are many exercises you can do to help your overall health without even going to the doctor’s office.

Slow Down the Aging Process

by Dr. Nizar Merheb, Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center

Whether you are trying to prevent or reverse the aging process, there are many treatments available that allow you to achieve your goal.

Lifestyle

Let it Come from the Heart

Steven A. Hamon, Ph.D.

The Antioch Group, Inc.

By maintaining an open, appreciative frame of mind, you can prepare your mind for your heart to offer intuitive solutions to the issue.

Make Domestic Violence Your Business

Katie Hanlon

The Center for Prevention of Abuse

It is time to focus public attention on the epidemic of domestic violence and encourage everyone to become part of the solution.

Pouch Takes the Ouch out of Recovery

by Brenna Scurlock

As an art teacher, creative thinker, problem solver and sewer, all of Deon Maas' talents came together to relieve pain for women in need.

Your Child's Portraits

Tips to Make it an Enjoyable Experience for All

Julie Sowers

Short Stories Photography

If you follow these tips, you will have treasured portraits that create warm memories of chubby toes and fingers, precious expressions and the wonder of childhood.