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Palm Beach Dramaworks Announces

Palm Beach Dramaworks Names Carlton Moody New Board Chair
And Welcomes Three New Board Members

Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD) is pleased to announce careers, and I look forward to (Conn.) Public Schools; superintendent of schools, Cleveland
that Carlton Moody is the new board chair and that Susan a warm and dynamic working Heights/University Heights (Ohio); and executive director
Ellerin, Lisa Koza, and Cynthia Nalley have joined the Board relationship with them.” in the Shaker Heights City Schools District (Ohio). His past
of Directors, effective this season. Carlton Moody (chair) is a affiliations include being a member of the governing board
“I am delighted to welcome Susan, Lisa, and Cynthia to lifelong educator who began his of the Minority Student Achievement Network (organization
the board, and thrilled that Carlton is our new chair,” said career as a teacher in Evanston, of school districts across the United States working to
PBD Managing Director Sue Ellen Beryl. “Carlton has been Ill., and rose to leadership solve the issue of minority student achievement), member
a valued member of our board for a decade, most recently positions of several large school of the Education Research and Development Institute
as secretary, and a staunch advocate for the company. systems, including deputy (advisory group of 80 superintendents that assess and review
Susan, Lisa, and Cynthia have had long and accomplished superintendent of Stamford educational products and services), member of the American
Association of School Administrators (AASA), member of
The Singles Scene Column © the National Association of School Boards (NSBA), and
member of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum
Development (ASCD).
Susan Ellerin, Ph.D.,
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Let’s hope it’s a good one, age is--thirty or eighty--you can find a new partner. We 30 years. She personally
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and welcome to the most 31 year sustainable matchmaking system. We know it’s employees at companies in a wide range of industries, and
magical time of the year. I tough being single, newly single, or widowed this time served as an expert witness on several high-profile product
am so glad you are here! As of year. However, you can simply and proactively flip the liability cases. Before founding STAT, she was a professor
always, if you are spoken script. There is someone out there who feels like you and and associate dean of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
for, do share this hopeful is waiting to meet you too...especially this month. at Northeastern University. Susan has long been a theatre
news with your single A gift of love (from YOU to YOU) will lift your spirits aficionado and for many years served as overseer of the
family and friends who instantly. The action of doing something about this will Huntington Theatre and SpeakEasy Stage in Boston, and
may be struggling this time of year. change your vibe for the whole month...even if you decide was also on the boards of several other arts organizations.
Dating in December can be more romantic than any you want your first date after January. You know you are a She looks forward to her first year on the board of PBD,
other time of the year. Just think about your first-date client and your file is all set up and ready to go. You beat as well as reengaging, post-pandemic, with her husband in
venue options. Think about how you can quickly see if the rush. their passion for international travel, especially with museum
you are compatible with someone just by driving through Understand, many of your married friends are faking it groups. They now divide their time between Delray Beach
a neighborhood decked out in holiday lights or visiting the through the holiday as if they were happy. Many will argue and Santa Fe.
local chocolate factory. How someone handles the holiday and bicker, unfortunately. YOU are in a great situation. Lisa Koza is senior
season is often a window to how they handle their entire YOU are the designer of your love life and YOU will vice president and senior
life. Think about it! choose who to kiss when the clock strikes twelve on New managing director of
The holidays can bring out an abundance of good energy Year’s Eve, with our help. Your future match is waiting for Northern Trust’s Palm
which can promote positive feelings in even the biggest you to get your name in our Santa hat. Birds of a feather Beach office. She is a leader
Grinch. Cupid and Santa love to work in tandem too--as flock together. Take a look at our new drop of clients too... in bringing investment,
you know--making it even more possible for your dreams so impressive...even more so in person and we have met trust, and banking/lending
to come true. Your odds of attracting your future partner every one of them in our office! professionals together to
are doubled in December. (Keep in mind: This doesn’t So this is December in loveland and I wish you provide holistic advice
mean you have to spend the high holidays together if you happiness too. This is your birthright. Please keep love and resources to high
just started dating.) and hope as your guiding light, and you won’t go wrong. net worth individuals,
Let’s face it though, this time of year can bring on a Let LOVE guide you. Still stuck between fear and love? multigenerational families,
case of the Holiday Blues. If you don’t prioritize yourself Choose love. business owners, executives, nonprofits, and privately held
this month, you may have regrets. You don’t have to halt December holds a mirror up to you and asks, “What companies. Lisa, who has over 26 years of banking industry
dating just because it’s the holidays. Your children are do you want this year my dear?” I know what you want experience, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
likely grown and if not--and you are a single parent--all because you are reading this column. The next step is your the University of Oklahoma. While earning her degree, she
the more reason to gift yourself too. You absolutely should responsibility. Make your appointment to meet us and we was an entrepreneur launching her own small business in
step it up a bit. There is no gain in being a martyr. It is also will take care of the rest. Norman, Okla. She joined Northern Trust in 2005. Lisa
a bad example for your offspring. Wishing you an extraordinary Holiday Season and a began her career as a banking center manager and regional
So, let your heart be light and end the year strong with Happy New Year 2023! Let the good times roll! sales coach at NationsBank in Texas. She relocated to Palm
ease and elegance! Consider the following details before Thank you for sharing your year with me once again. Beach County in the 1990s and served as a financial services
you write down your December goals. Remember that it The love in me honors the love in all of you. manager, commercial lender, and commercial real estate
really is a wonderful life when you make the moments XoXo, Kelly lender at SunTrust Bank. Lisa is an active member of the
count. #BeatTheHolidayRush #GiftYourselfThisYear community, who, in addition to PBD, serves on the board
The Upside of Being Single in December: #HolidayLove #WhyWaitJustDate #Connect #LoveOffline (and is past president) of the Literacy Coalition of Palm
1. You don’t have to buy your romantic partner a gift. #TellYourFriends Beach County and the We are Dwyer Foundation, and is an
L.O.L. Some people think this way. Some people hold off Kelly Leary© has a stellar 31 years in the dating alumna of the 2011 Leadership Palm Beach County class.
dating until March after the holidays and Valentine’s Day. industry and a masters degree in Psychology. Revolution Previous board and committee positions include the Edna W.
Bah humbug, right? Dating participates in multiple charitable organizations Rudner Tutorial Center, Quantum House (advisory council
2. You can pick and choose where you want to go for such as The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Chasin A chair), Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, and member of the
holiday gatherings. Yeah! No more long drives to the in- Dream Foundation, Furry Friends Animal Adoption United Way of Palm Beach County Leadership Circle. She
laws! Double-yeah! Clinic and more. Revolution Dating members are is married with a son. Her interests include traveling, sports,
3. You have more time for yourself and your family prescreened in person including background checks. the arts, and education.
since you no longer have to split your time between Professional photos are taken by the staff. This is not Cynthia Nalley is
families. Do things and celebrate the way you want to and online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing a longtime Downtown
hopefully, we meet you sooner than later. This year all of matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” West Palm Beach resident
the big holidays fall at the end of the month. By taking through their exclusive club membership, this club also and advocate. She is on
steps now, you can pre-empt that defeated feeling. This is provides dating feedback and coaching as needed. Please the Board of Directors of
so empowering. Thank me later. call the Hotline at 561-630-XOXO (9696) or 772-932- both the WPB Downtown
The DOWNSIDE of Being Single in December: HERE (4373) to speak to a LIVE matchmaker. You may Development Authority
1. People will feel sorry for you, no matter what you also visit us at www.revolutiondating.com. *All Inquiries and the WPB Downtown
say or think. are Confidential. Neighborhood Association,
2. You will be asked endless irritating questions and leads efforts to create a sense of community through

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