Dr. Jeannette Andonian, Professor of Human Behavior and Social Work at the University of Southern Maine, inspirational long-distance runner, Zoe Romano, and Tony Myatt of the Boys and Girls Club Patriot’s Day Race join us to discuss ways that parents can positively impact their children. Want to know how to raise a resilient kid? Listen in!
Guests
Dr. Jeannette Andonian
Dr. Jeannette Andonian joined the faculty at USM in the fall of 2001. She received her MSW from Simmons College in 1987 and her PhD at Tulane University in 2001. Dr. Andonian comes to academic social work from years of social work practice both in Boston and in New Orleans. Her practice background includes clinical, supervisory, and administrative work in mental health, medical, and social service settings, and she was in private practice for a number of years. Currently, Dr. Andonian teaches courses in both the MSW and BSW programs at USM in the areas of human behavior, social work practice and field.
Her research has been in the area of children’s mental health services with a particular interest in qualitative and quantitative methodologies that support partnerships with consumers in research processes. Dr. Andonian was recently featured in the April issue of Maine Magazine.
Zoe Romano
Zoe Romano is a native of Portland who recently (2012) completed a 3000 mile run across the USA to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs. She ran through 9 states, visited over 20 clubhouses, stayed with over 70 hosts, and has raised approximately $17,000 for the Clubs, locally and nationally. Upon completion of the run in Charleston, SC last May, Zoe became the first female to ever complete a solo, unsupported transcontinental run.
More from the Show
Our Give Back guest is Tony Myatt, Director of the Patriot’s Day Boys and Girls Club Race–the oldest road race in Maine. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Association projects.