The class shared their thoughts about their experience in Leadership so far...
Leadership is liken to a magical thread that holds all the squares together of a warm quilt that you can wrap yourself in. Who would have known they were providing the squares of fabric too! Each square represents fellow colleagues who possess in their own right such quality experiences, passions, wealth of knowledge and are willing to go the extra mile to help the self-development of their fellow teammate! I’ll never be without a blanket again!
Bevie Ketel
Madbury, NH
I have been a stay-at-home mother for 16 years raising two children, one with significant developmental disabilities. Leadership is empowering me to rediscover my own self-worth and direction in life -- I am finally seeing myself as more than a caregiver, but as someone who is fully capable of initiating and bringing about positive change in our community.
Susan Zimmermann
Concord, NH
Within leadership, I have learned so much more than I thought possible. Seeing state changes in the past 40 + years, and looking forward to being a part of the changes to come.
Missy-Lynn Bonner
Claremont, N.H.
I am learning how to be a better advocate for myself to get the things I things I need.
I am learning how to use the knowledge I get from leadership to have people honor my choices that I have the right to make for myself.
Kelly Ehrhart
Nashua, NH
I have really enjoyed being a part of Leadership 2018 and I sincerely hope I can change the lives of people with disabilities.
Elaine Strand
Nashua, NH
3 things about Leadership Series:
- I have been having a great time.
- The second thing is that I am learning many new things.
- The third thing is that I am having an excellent experience.
Forrest Beaudoin-Friede
Peterborough, NH
New Hampshire Leadership Series has really given me a new perspective as an educational leader and a parent of a child with a disability. I am so glad I was asked to be a part of it. It is truly a unique and eye-opening experience, right here in New Hampshire.
Please feel free to contact me if I can help.
Jill A. Hartmann, M.Ed., S.A.I.F.
Hartmann Learning Center
Leadership provides a unique opportunity to both share my learned experience and learn from others. The space given for deeper discussion and exploration is invaluable.
Christina DAllesandro
Portsmouth, NH
I love leadership it is the best program ever and the teachers are fun. Leadership is amazing spectacular and awesome class to do. People love it and it is an amazing group to be a part of cause it been around a long time and it has been a great year.
Alex Beauchner
Dover, NH
I wanted to get more involved in my community but was not sure how to start. Leadership has helped give me the skills and courage to approach the town and offer my help. Now I am involved with different groups in town and get to help out and plan events.
Devin Pendleton
Bradford, NH
The opportunity I have right now being a part of this program, has been life changing for me. I'm very excited to take the next steps and getting involved as an even stronger advocate for our disabled community. The skills I will take with me are going to be applied in so many aspects of my life.
Thank you Group leaders and all who have taken the time to share their wisdom and personal stories.
Wendy Chase
Rollinsford, NH
I have enjoyed The Leadership Series. For two reason one is everyone has each other’s backs. And number two I have learned a lot about myself I did not know before like I can control how much I talk. I recommend Leadership to anyone- it has been an awesome experience.
Danielle Poirier
Nashua, NH
This has been a memorable experience. So many new ideas to think about and techniques to try, as well as a wonderful group of new colleagues.
Brenda Harris
Conway, NH
Before I started Leadership, I thought I wanted to expand my career to help individuals with disabilities. I have learned so much about the legislative process and disability rights that I now have confidence that I can make a positive change in NH.
Lisa Panteli
Windham, NH
Hearing such inspirational journeys from others, I can make a difference. If I surround myself with likeminded people, we are a force to be reckoned with!
Ericka Engel
Derry, NH
