Salem College

Courses �or Community

S�rin� 2010
You are invited...
...to join us in Courses for Community.
The Fleer Center for Adult Education at
Salem College invites you to participate
in a variety of non-credit courses through
the Courses for Community program. In
the spring of 2010, there are 50 exciting
opportunities to increase your knowledge,
activity level, improve your lifestyle, and
fulfill personal enjoyment - all on the
grounds of Salem’s beautiful campus.
The registration fees are competitive, yet
affordable, and class sizes are limited in
order to enhance the learning environ-
ment and encourage interaction among
participants.
The Live Well Series continues this term.
Under the title of Live Well are five
course offerings that will enhance your
lifestyle through gardening, organizing
and learning how to improve your health.
Discounts are available for selected
courses and are designated in the course
description. Need a Gift? Courses for
Community offers a variety of courses
that would make the perfect gift for any
occasion. We offer gift certificates titled
to a specific course upon request.
For general information, visit our website
at www.salem.edu/cfc or contact Betty
Telford at betty.telford@salem.edu or
336/721- 2855.
Many thanks to Old Salem Museums &
Gardens for their generosity in providing
facilities.
Courses for Community Calendar by Start Date
JANUARY
26 SAT Prep Math - Option I
28 SAT Prep Critical Reading and
Writing Option - I
28 Introduction to Wine
FEBRUARY
2 Introduction to French
2 Trotting Tuesdays – Horseback
Riding
4 Planning for Retirement –
Option I
4 Bridge … Defense in the 21st
Century
4 Introduction to Spanish …
Relaxed
4 Ballroom Dancing – Option I
6 Start Right with Seeds
8 Painting the Luminous
Landscape: The Art of Glazing
8 Opera: Wagner's Ring Cycle
9 Still-Life Painting
9 Growing Spiritually through
Grief, Loss and Life's
Transitions
10 Spring Paint Workshop –
Option I
16 Belly Dancing – Option I
16 Wines of Europe
17 When We Talk About Love
17 For the Love of Chocolate!
18 Adult Self-Defense
19 Praxis I & II Prep
MARCH
1 Hymnody
2 Tastes of Mali
2 Planning for Retirement –
Option II
3 Writing Hors D’oeuvres:
Reading and Writing the
Short-Short Story
8 Know Your Health Numbers
9 Creating a Beautiful Kitchen
Garden
9 Create A Beautiful Home …
One Room at A Time
10 Comparing Wine Varieties
Around the World
11 How Did I Let It Get Like This?
16 Continuing French
16 SAT Prep Critical Reading and
Writing – Option II
18 SAT Prep Math – Option II
18 How To Be A Savvy Patient
18 Ballroom Dancing – Option II
APRIL
6 Belly Dancing – Option II
6 Taking You to Court –
Tennis, That Is
6 Animals: Ready, Set, Paint -–
Option I, Teens/Adults
6 Navigating Financially Through
Life's Transitions
7 Spring Paint Workshop –
Option II
12 Dust off Your Dancing Shoes
12 Zumba Gold
12 American Red Cross-Life Guard
Certification
12 Animals: Ready, Set, Paint –
Option II, Youth
12 Spring Fairways – Golf Lessons
12 Salem College Wine Dinner
13 In Focus … Pacific Northwest
and New Zealand
20 The Short Story from Start to
Finish
22 Introduction to Children’s
Publishing
23 GRE Prep
Writer’s Series
When We Talk About Love
(Mepham)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this course will
explore the narrative possibilities of writing
love stories, read published pieces and begin
one of your own. Required text: My Mistress’s
Sparrow is Dead: Great Love Stories, from
Chekhov to Munro, Edited by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Wednesdays, February 17 – 24
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. [$55]
Writing Hors D’oeuvres: Reading
and Writing the Short-Short
Story (Mepham)
This course will explore the challenges and
benefits of writing and reading the short-short
story. We will read a variety of short-short
pieces and write a few of our own. Required
text: Flash Fiction Forward. Eds. James Thomas
& Robert Shapard.
Wednesdays, March 3 – April 7
No class March 31
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. [$80]
The Short Story from Start to
Finish (Woodring)
You will learn to compose a short story from
start to finish including brainstorming ideas to
drafting and revising to researching magazines
and journals for submittal. Includes a critique
of your short story by the instructor.
Tuesdays, April 20-May 18
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. [$ 80]
Introduction to Children’s
Publishing (Bryant)
Are you ready to learn everything you need to
know to create, write and pitch your children’s
book in this incredibly competitive market?
You will, in this two-part class.
Thursdays, April 22 – 29
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. [$55]
Live Well Series
Bring a friend, relative or spouse, and come be
inspired. Select one course for $30; 2 or more
registrations, $25 each.
Starting Right with Seeds (Bare)
Everything from vegetables to trees can be
started from seed at a fraction of the cost of
buying nursery plants. Students will learn the
techniques used to successfully grow seeds to
mature plants. We will also discuss growing
under lights, acclimating tender seedlings to
the garden, how to save seed to grow next
year and all other aspects of raising plants
from seed. Class meets at Reynolda Gardens
greenhouse.
Saturday, February 6
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. [$30]
Know Your Health Numbers
(Koone)
Learn the important basic health numbers you
need to know in order to assess your health,
develop a health improvement strategy and
participate in a heart-health assessment during
class.
Mondays, March 8 – 22
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. [$30]
Creating a Beautiful Kitchen
Garden (Bare)
Build the skills to create a garden that is
beautiful and productive, supplying vegetables,
herbs and flowers throughout the growing
season. Develop your garden space with the
“cottage garden” at Reynolda Gardens serving as
the model. The final class will meet at Reynolda
Gardens. Class is limited to 12.
Tuesdays, March 9 and 16 from 7:00 - 8:30
p.m. and one Saturday morning field trip on
March 27 [$30]
How Did I Let It Get Like This?
(Lindel)
Bring your most frustrating organizational
issues to this session and take home tips on
resolving them, what resources are available and
how to know when you are in over your head
and need to hire a professional.
Thursday, March 11
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$30]
How to Be a Savvy Patient
(Corbett)
Learn how to partner with each member of
your medical team for better care, fewer chances
for errors and decreased costs. Enroll with your
advocate to increase your awareness.
Thursdays, March 18 & 25 and April 15 & 22
No class April 1 and April 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$30]
Personal Enrichment Series
Introduction to French
Conversation (Wallace)
Learn French pronunciation as well as basic
sentence construction in a fun, relaxed setting,
and begin building a useful vocabulary. The
course uses the text/CD kit titled: Living
Language: French Complete Course. The CD set
accompanying the text provides guidance and
practice outside of class.
Tuesdays, February 2 – March 9
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. [$80; any two registrations,
$150]
Continuing French Conversation
(Wallace)
Practice using the French language in
different situations to enhance and add to
your vocabulary and language skills; practical
aspects of language will be the focus in this
lively and fun course. The text/CD set from
Introduction to French Conversation (Living
Language) will be used as a course resource.
Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27
No class March 30
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. [$80; any two registrations,
$150]
Introduction to Spanish-Relaxed
(Henson)
Enroll in a relaxed setting to acquire
knowledge of the pronunciation of the
Spanish language, practice speaking the target
language and acquire basic grammar skills.
Ideal for employers with a diverse workforce
and educators wanting to better communicate
with ESL students and parents. Participants
are encouraged to purchase a thematic
vocabulary text for use throughout the course.
Thursdays, February 4 – March 11
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. [$80; any two registrations,
$150]
Bridge ... Defense in the 21st
Century (Goins)
Improve your defensive skills at the bridge
table. Topics included are opening leads,
defensive signals and developing defensive
tricks. Pre-dealt hands allow students to
practice bidding and playing bridge while the
focus is on defensive strategy.
Thursdays, February 4 – April 8
10:00 a.m. – Noon [$75]
Planning for a Comfortable
Retirement (Moser)
Learn how to assess the costs associated
with retirement, determine your sources of
retirement income, improve your investment
potential, reduce your financial risk and help
preserve your estate for your heirs. You will
receive a workbook that is designed to be used
in class and will be a useful reference tool
afterward. (This course is designed for those
considering retirement within the next 10
years.) This informative course is designed for
educational purposes only; no specific financial
services or products will be emphasized.
Option I:
Thursdays, February 4 – 25
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. [$45, or $60 couple]
Option II:
Tuesdays, March 2 – 23
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. [$45, or $60 couple]
Opera: Wagner’s Ring Cycle
(Levy)
This course, co-sponsored by the Piedmont
Opera and Salem’s Courses for Community,
will examine in depth the four opera
masterpieces in Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle,
both in the context of Wagner’s earlier works
and of 19th century opera in general. Suitable
for both opera novices and experienced opera-
goers; concludes with a viewing of the Ring
cycle on DVD.
Mondays, February 8 – May 10
No class March 8 and March 29
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. [$75; any two registrations,
$140]
Growing Spiritually Through
Grief, Loss and Life’s Transitions
(LoCicero, Hawkins)
Learn how grief can produce spiritual
growth, direction and transcendence of life’s
distractions. Have meaningful and effective
discussions on the rituals of transition;
understand better how your loss history
impacts your personal and professional life;
and utilize techniques to stay centered in the
midst of suffering.
Tuesdays, February 9 – March 2
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. [$45]
For the LOVE of Chocolate
(Ellis)
Indulge yourself in a chocolate-tasting
extravaganza! Learn about the history and
production of chocolate, then sample and
evaluate a variety of delicious chocolates. This
makes a wonderful Valentine’s Day treat: gift
certificates available.
Wednesday, February 17
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. [$25; any two registrations,
$40]

Hymnody: Celebrating the
Hymns of Erdmuth Dorothea
von Zinzendorf: Reading,
Rewriting, Re-Arranging them
for the 21st Century (Weber and
Windsor)
Erdmuth Dorothea von Zinzendorf (1700-
1756) wrote more than 300 Moravian hymns,
most of which were not translated into
English. Learn about the spirited and spiritual
contributions of this 18th century writer, and
have an opportunity to introduce Erdmuth to
a wider audience by working with a translator
to rewrite them as poetry, illustrating them
and preparing them for a shared publication.
You will work individually or with a partner
to select and rewrite verses, research poetic
images or design illustrations to accompany
verses.
Mondays, March 1 - 15
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. [$45; any two registrations,
$80]
Tastes of Mali (The Healing
Force)
The diverse talents of The Healing Force
members will help you connect culturally with
the country of Mali through sessions involving
drumming, dancing and learning Bamana
greetings and songs. Families welcome.
Tuesdays, March 2 – 23, April 6 -13
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. [$50; Discounts available for
families.]
Create A Beautiful Home …
One Room at a Time
(ReDESIGNS by Ava)
Learn about focal points, lighting, hanging
art, choosing color and fabrics and the art of
accessorizing; learn how not to make the “10
Top Decorating Mistakes” and be on your way
to the home of your dreams.
Tuesdays, March 9 – 23
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$55; any two registrations,
$100]
Navigating Financially through
Life’s Transitions: Career
Changes, Divorce, Death of a
Parent and a Volatile Market
(Moser)
You will focus each class meeting on a
different transition and its impact upon your
overall financial stability, from career changes
(session I) and divorce (session II) to the death
of a parent (session III) and the volatility of
the market (session IV). This is the financial
“boot camp” you’ve been looking for!
Tuesdays, April 6 – 27
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. [$45]
Pre� Series - SAT, GRE
and Praxis I and II
SAT Prep – Math and Critical
Reading and Writing
Perform up to your potential on the SAT
and learn strategies for successful test taking.
Acquired skills can be implemented in daily
classroom assignments to increase academic
success. Students are required to bring Barron’s
24th Edition, How to Prepare for the SAT.
The seven weeks of tutorials will assist you
in preparing for success. Class size is limited.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $175 per course or
both for $325. National SAT Testing Dates are:
March 13, May 1, and June 5.
MATH
Part I, Math:
Tuesdays, January 26 – March 9
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$175]
Part II, Math:
Thursdays, March 18 – April 29
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$175]
READING AND WRITING
Part I, Critical Reading and Writing:
Thursdays, January 28 – March 11
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$175]
Part II, Critical Reading and Writing:
Tuesdays, March 16 – April 27
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$175]
Praxis I and II Prep Series
(Hatch)
Prepare yourself for the Praxis I and II. Learn
to improve test-taking skills, increase reading
speed, enhance reading comprehension,
reduce test-taking anxiety and increase
content knowledge. The course is a total of
15 hours of class time over a three-session
commitment. You can make a difference in
how well you perform on the Praxis in two
Friday afternoons and part of one Saturday.
Class sessions are prior to national test dates.
Dr. Charles W. Hatch offers a MONEY
BACK GUARANTEE: $140 refunded to
participants who attend all sessions, follow the
workshop format but do not pass.
Friday, February 19 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday, February 20 from 9:00 a.m. –
2:00 p.m. and Friday, February 26 from
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. [$325 course fee due at
required pre-registration]
GRE Prep Series (Hatch)
Prepare for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
by improving your test-taking and reading
skills, eliminating your test anxiety and
improving your confidence. During 15 hours
of instruction you will learn how to gain the
necessary skills for taking the GRE.
Friday, April 23 from 4:00-9:00 p.m.,
Saturday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00
p.m. and Friday, April 30 from 4:00-9:00
p.m. [$325 course fee due at required pre-
registration]
Wine Series
Intro to Wine (Heye)
Learn to evaluate wines as you taste the major
grape varieties from around the world. The
final class takes place at a local vineyard.
Participants must be 21.
Thursdays, January 28 – February 11
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$70]
Wines of Europe (Heye)
Take a guided tour at Salem through the
vineyards of France, Germany, Italy and
Spain. Participants must be 21.
Tuesdays, February16 – March 2
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$75]
Comparing Wine Varieties
Around the World (Heye)
Sharpen your knowledge of various wine
regions and, on the last evening, test your
acumen with a blind tasting! Participants must
be 21.
Wednesdays, March 10 – 24
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$75]
Salem College Wine Dinner
(Heye)
Our “Wine Guy” has worked with Noble’s
Grill to select wines to match a full dinner
offering. For additional details on the wines,
menu and for reservations, please call the CfC
number at 336/721-2855. Participants must
be 21.
Monday, April 12
6:30 p.m. [$85]
In Focus ... Pacific Northwest and
New Zealand (Heye)
This class will feature the wines of Oregon
and Washington in the first session and New
Zealand in the second. These regions are
relatively new, but are making breakthrough
wines that are setting new standards
Participants must be 21.
Tuesdays, April 13 – 20
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. [$80]
Art Series
Painting the Luminous
Landscape: The Art of Glazing
(Verano)
Discover how to create glowing landscapes
with great emotional appeal using gel
mediums. Bring to class easels, water-soluble
oils or acrylics paints, brushes, canvas and
your favorite travel photos for inspiration.
Mondays, February 8 – March 15
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. [$130]
Still-Life Painting (Verano)
Learn to paint simple objects in proper
perspective with lively, expressive brush
strokes. Bring easels, water-soluble oils or
acrylic paints, brushes and canvas, plus objects
you would like to incorporate into your
paintings.
Tuesdays, February 9 – March 16
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. [$130]
Spring Paint Workshop –
Option I and Option II (Verano)
This painting workshop is perfect for the
avid painter and the creative student who
wants to be in the friendly company of other
like-minded artists. Bring to class: canvas,
brushes, acrylic or water-soluble paints, pastels
and drawing pads with reference materials to
compliment your projects.
Option I:
Wednesdays, February 10 – March 17
12:30 – 3:00 p.m. [$130]
Option II:
Wednesdays, April 7 – May 12
12:30 – 3:00 p.m. [$130]
Animals: Ready, Set, Paint –
Option I and Option II (Verano)
Each class session is filled with demonstrations
and exercises for capturing your favorite
animal in action and on the run! Bring your
favorite animal pictures for inspiration,
drawing pad, pencil, three 9 x12 canvas panels
and tubes of acrylic paint (red, yellow, and
blue). Paint brushes are provided; paint shirt
recommended.
Option I – Teens/Adults:
Tuesdays, April 6 – May 11
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. [$115]
Option II – Youth:
Mondays, April 12 – May10
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. [$100]
Health and Fitness Series
Trotting Tuesdays (Lovell)
Learn the basics of handling a horse – mount/
dismount, walk, trot, post and acquire general
riding skills. Riding experience is not required;
classes are open to horse lovers of all ages.
Tuesdays, February 2 – March 2
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. [$165]
Ballroom Dancing – Option I
and Option II (Econ)
Enjoy the fun and exercise of dance steps such
as the waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha and swing.
Partners not necessary.
Option I:
Thursdays, February 4 – March 11
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. [$65; any two registrations,
$120]
Option II:
Thursdays, March 18 – May 6
No class on April 1
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. [$65; any two registrations,
$120]
Belly Dancing – Option I and
Option II (Dickerson)
During the Option II course, you will learn basic
belly dance steps, such as hip and torso circles,
figure 8, slides, and more. A yoga-based warm-up
and cool-down are included, in addition to the
technique practice. During the Option II course
you’ll continue adding complex moves and
layering to this style of dance. Option I dancers
can easily continue in Option II.
Option I:
Tuesdays, February 16 – March 23
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. [$65; any two registrations,
$120]
Option II:
Tuesdays, April 6 – May 11
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. [$65; any two registrations,
$120]
Adult Practical Self-Defense
(Gallagher)
Learn to recognize potentially dangerous
situations and how to escape from the most
common attacks. Class will involve practical
applications and basic martial arts practice
and workout. Each student should wear loose
fitting comfortable clothes that allow for easy
movement. Students should bring a floor mat.
Bring a friend, relative or church/club group to
learn how to protect yourself. Discounts for two
or more registrations and for groups of 10 or
more.
Thursdays, February 18 – March 25
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$55; two or more registrations, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. [$55; any two registrations,
$50 each; ten or more registrations, $45 each]
Taking You to (Tennis) Court
(Howard)
Learn the basics of tennis or come re-learn the
game you once played. Basic skills, scoring and
rules of the game are covered. Partners are not
required. Wear comfortable clothing/tennis
shoes. Tennis rackets/tennis balls available.
Tuesdays/Thursdays, April 6/8 – April 27/29
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. [$80; any two registrations,
$150]
Spring Fairways (Nixon)
Learn the fundamentals of the game of golf,
from proper grip, stance and alignment to the
rules and etiquette. A full-swing video analysis
will also be done. The lessons will be taught at
a local golf course. Wear comfortable clothing
and tennis or golf shoes.
Mondays, April 12 – May 10
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. [$80]
Dust Off Your Dancing Shoes
(Holcomb)
Shag lessons for the beginner to intermediate
dancer- a partner is not required. Come enjoy
the fun while practicing and/or learning the
basic steps to shag dance. Class sessions will
refresh and continue to build on what was
taught the week before. Shag dancing is a great
form of exercise for all ages and is an enjoyable
form of entertainment.
Mondays, April 12 – May 17
$100]
Zumba Gold (Holcomb)
This class is designed for the active older
adult, the true beginner and/or people who
do not exercise on a regular basis. Dance
away to Latin songs, country, oldies and
a variety of upbeat music. Steps include
tango, meringue, salsa and cha-cha along
with other dance steps. Zumba Gold turns
exercise into a party and allows the beginner
and others that find it difficult to keep up
with regular Zumba to have fun.
Mondays, April 12 – May 17
7:00 – 7:45 p.m. [$55; any two
registrations, $100]
American Red Cross Life
Guarding (West)
The American Red Cross Life Guarding
course is a 30-hour course; all class
sessions are mandatory. You’ll swim each
training session. Must be 15 by the start
of the course (4/12). You’ll receive your
Life Guarding with First Aid and CPR
with AED upon successful completion
of a passing score on a written exam and
a water rescue skills test. Certificates are
good for a three-year period and qualify
you for lifeguard positions. Pre-registration
is required.
Monday – Saturday, April 12 – 17
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday [$250]
Course Instructors
David Bare is the greenhouse manager at Reyn-
olda Gardens of Wake Forest University where he
maintains the tropical plant collection in the historic sional. She is an active board member of the American
conservatory and propagates plants for sale and for
the gardens. He authors a weekly garden column for
the Winston-Salem Journal.
Mike Britt holds degrees in mathematics and counsel-
ing; is principal/executive director for the Children’s
Center for the Physically Disabled; and has been an
instructor for Courses for Community since 1978.
Megan E. Bryant has written 160-plus children’s
books (including a New York Times bestseller) for
several major publishing houses including Penguin,
Simon and Schuster, Running Press, Scholastic,
HarperCollins, Disney and Chronicle Books. She has Charles Hatch, Ph.D. is owner of CWH Consulting
edited more than 325 children’s books, and is cur-
rently the senior editor for Worthwhile Books.
Margo Corbett author of The Savvy Patient’s Toolkit,
June 2008 and founder of The Savvy Patient School.
The toolkit was written for people with chronic
conditions and for caregivers as a comprehensive
guide to better healthcare. She holds a BS in medical clinical pastoral educator. He has been a minister
technology from the University of New Hampshire
and a master’s in storytelling from East Tennessee
State University.
Teresa Dickerson’s multicultural interests include
many forms of international dance. She is the owner
of Three Graces Entertainment and received the
Lewisville Arts Council Achievement in Dance award
for 2006.
Tony Econ has years of experience teaching ballroom
dancing at both the Fred Astaire School of Ballroom
Dance and the Arthur Murray School of Ballroom
Dance. He has trained many amateur and profes-
sional dancers for social and competitive dancing.
Lynn Ellis is a local educator who taught many years
at Salem Academy. She is also a writer, writing coach
and yoga and chocolate enthusiast. She is a connois-
seur of chocolate and gains personal enjoyment in
sharing her knowledge of this delectable treat.
Sue Freitag received a BS in mathematics from Appa-
lachian State University and continued her graduate
studies at UNCG. She has taught mathematics in the
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 20-plus
years and has been a participant in the MELT (Math
Education Leadership Training) summer program at
Appalachian State University.
Ginger K. Gallagher is an experienced business devel-
opment, marketing, merchandising and sales profes-
Martial Artists Association and holds membership in
the American Martial Arts Hall of Fame. She is a 7th
degree Black Belt and master martial arts instructor/
trainer. She owns Karate International in Lewisville
and is a certified fitness, spinning and Pilates instruc-
tor and personal trainer.
Jane Goins holds a bachelor’s in Spanish and social
studies from Appalachian State University and is one
of the top instructors in contract and duplicate bridge
in this area. She holds 18 regional titles in duplicate
bridge, with a total of 2750 master points.
Company. He travels throughout the Southeast as an
educational consultant conducting training courses
for educators and students. He focuses primarily on
prep courses for the the GRE and Praxis.
Stimp Hawkins holds degrees from the U. of Virginia
and Union Theological Seminary and is a trained
with churches in Tennessee and North Carolina and a
Hospice chaplain in Forsyth County, and is on the
staff at Salem College and Academy.
The Healing Force features Joseph and Gail An-
derson, their daughter Sonji Gardner, and their son
Karim Anderson; their motto is “Serving the Com-
munity through the Arts.” This family has offered
their special brand of music and storytelling all over
North Carolina and the country for the past 20 years.
They enlighten through traditional African music,
drumming, dancing and educational experiences.
Deane Henson has degrees in Latin and English from
Radford College and Spanish from Salem College
with Latin AP certification from the University of
Dallas. She has taught languages over the years in the
local school system.
Bruce Heye has extensively toured the major wine-
growing regions of the world; judged various East
Coast wine competitions; and is a frequent con-
tributor of wine-related articles to local and regional
publications.
Brenda Holcomb is a local dance enthusiast. She has
more than seven years of experience teaching shag les-
sons. She also enjoys teaching line dancing, clogging
and Zumba Gold classes.
Lori Howard has been athletic director at Salem
Academy since 1990. Her passion for tennis is based
on the premise that it is a lifetime sport that anyone
can learn to play.
Shelia Koone earned a B.S.N. from Western Carolina
University, a M.S.N. from UNC-G and is a certified
menopause practitioner. She is a community health
educator for the Sara Lee Center for Women’s Health,
Forsyth Medical Center. Shelia’s 25-year career has
focused on women and children’s health.
David B. Levy, Ph.D., holds bachelor’s and master’s
degrees from the Eastman School of Music of the
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. He’s complet-
ed additional graduate study at Ludwig-Maximillians
Universität, Munich and post-doctoral study at New
York University. Currently he is a professor at Wake
Forest University and serves on the board of directors
of the Winston-Salem Symphony.
Ava Lewandowski of ReDesigns by Ava is a local re-
design specialist, affiliated with the Interior Redesign
Industry Specialist and the Society of Decorating
Professionals. She is dedicated to helping people cre-
ate a beautiful home – one room at a time.
Meredith Lindel founded Clutter Solutions as a
means of sharing her organizational skills. She teaches
workshops and publishes articles on organizational
techniques, and is a member of the national and
North Carolina chapters of the National Association
of Professional Organizers (NAPO).
Jack P. LoCicero, Ph.D. is the director of counseling
services for Salem College. Prior, he served as associ-
ate professor of hospice education at Madonna Uni-
versity in Michigan. He received his master’s degree
in counselor education from Wake Forest University,
and his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University.
Parker Lovell is owner and instructor at Cash Lovell
Stables & Riding Academy, one of the largest and
most respected riding programs in the country. Parker
serves on several national industry boards and travels
extensively assisting other riding academies in
their development, management and marketing.
Aimee Mepham holds a B.A. in English from Albion
College and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Wash-
ington University in St. Louis. She has been teaching
writing for 10-plus years, and has also worked as a
managing editor and proofreader for several publica-
tions.
Craig Moser, CRPC® has been a financial advisor for
more than 20 years, joining Merrill Lynch in 2006.
He is an alumnus of Wake Forest University and
served in the United States Air Force.
Sarah Nelson holds an education degree from the
University of Tennessee. She is the English academic
team coach at West Forsyth High School and served
on the committees to write the curriculum for the
9th grade practical English course, and the North
Carolina End-of-Grade Test.
Steve Nixon has been a golf instructor with the
Precision Golf School since 2004. A Class A, PGA
professional with more than 21 years of teaching and
playing experience, he has claimed several top 10
finishes and captured multiple Carolina PGA Option
Pro-Am titles.
Vickie Verano holds a B.A. from Marshall University
and has been with the Salem CfC program as an
art instructor since 1997. She initiated a children’s
art program, an afterschool program and “Summer
in Old Salem.” She teaches private art lessons to
children and conducts adult tutorials.
Judi Wallace, president of Wallace Consulting and
Training, earned advanced degrees from the Univer-
sity of Kentucky and Wake Forest, and is certified
in business French from the Chamber of Commerce
French Institute in LaRochelle, France.
Julie Weber is an educator, writer and translator with
a doctorate in German. She is also the translator of
the biography of Erdmuth Dorothea by Erika Geiger
published in 2006.
Heather West is swim coach for Salem Academy
and the aquatic coordinator at the Gateway YWCA.
She has taught swimming more than 36 years. She
is certified to teach lifeguard training classes for the
American Red Cross and is a certified water fitness
instructor for the Arthritis Association.
Kay Windsor is a local writer, writing coach and yoga
enthusiast with a love of Moravian music. She was on
the faculty at Salem Academy and taught English
prior to her retirement.
Susan Woodring is the author of The Traveling Dis-
ease and Springtime on Mars: Stories. Her short fiction
can be found in Isotope, Passages North, The William
& Mary Review and more. She received the 2006
Elizabeth Simpson Smith Short Fiction Award and
the 2006 Isotope Editor’s Prize, among other awards.