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   for Women in Administration (CDAWA)

 
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP JOIN MEETINGS DIRECTORY

2008 CDAWA Awards Program
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ABOUT CDAWA

The local chapter was created in the fall of 1990 and serves the Capital Region and surrounding areas, including five BOCES regions: Capital Region, Questar III, Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex, and Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego. Our goal is to provide our educational communities with a network of members who support the NYSAWA mission.

NYSAWA Mission Statement

The New York State Association for Women in Administration promotes gender-balanced leadership in schools and advances schools as beacons of equity for our diverse society.

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Who Are CDAWA Members?

Members of CDAWA are women and men who are aspiring and practicing administrators, professors, graduate students, teachers and others who support the NYSAWA mission.

 

Membership Benefits

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Our members benefit from:

  • A diverse professional cadre of administrators from all levels

  • Opportunities to explore core issues, such as: quality of life, standards, challenges for success, professional growth and development, leadership, and school-wide improvement

  • Directory of members

  • Opportunities for leadership, scholarships and special recognition within CDAWA

  • Opportunities for professional support and networking

  • Program registration discounts

  • Fall Welcome Back Social

Join the local Capital District Affiliate of NYSAWA Now!

Annual local membership is from July 1 to June 30. Be part of a growing network of the New York State Association for Women in Administration and join our local Capital District affiliate. Annual dues: $25.00 (Affiliate) $15.00 (Retired)

Download a 2007-2008 Membership Form Here

2007-2008 STEERING COMMITTEE

CHAIR
LAURIE TIMMIS
MECHANICVILLE

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VICE CHAIR
HEIDI CHRISTMAN
MOHONASEN

NANCY ANDRESS
GUILDERLAND CENTRAL
RACHELLE SALERNO
ALBANY CITY SCHOOLS
MARTHA BECK
GUILDERLAND CENTRAL
CONSTANCE SPOHN
FONDA-FULTONVILLE CENTRAL
CHARLOTTE J. FRYE
CHATHAM CENTRAL
JULIE NIEDHAMER TENAN
COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
DEBORAH MARCIL
Retired
MAUREEN VAN DEUSEN
ICHABOD CRANE CENTRAL
MARNA MELTZER
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL
ROBIN ZALOB
Retired
MELISSA MURRAY
ICHABOD CRANE CENTRAL
 
2007-2008 MEETINGS                                              
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Monday,
Sept. 17, 2007

5:00 pm (Steering Com.)
5:30-7:30 pm

Welcome Back Social Italian American Community Center
Wednesday,
Nov. 7, 2007

Joint CDAWA/PDK Meeting

4:00 pm (Steering Com.)

5:00-7:00 pm

"Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Why Young Women Should Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics"
Cara Long
, Information Systems Analyst, CICD, UAlbany
Italian American Community Center
Thursday,
Feb. 7, 2008

4:00 pm (Steering Com.)

5:00-7:30 pm

"Review of New Decisions from our Courts and Administrative Agencies Affecting the Operation of Public Education"
Jay Worona,
General Counsel, NYS School Boards Association
Italian American Community Center
Thursday,
April 24, 2008

4:00 pm (Steering Com.)

5:00-9:00 pm

Annual Awards Dinner Italian American Community Center