With a passion for holistic medicine, Dr. Ungar firmly believes in healing the body both from inside and out. She enjoys many aspects of Family Medicine, especially pediatric and adolescent wellness. With a wide range of experience, she brings insight and passion to every one of her patients, and we are very happy to have her as part of our medical family. Dr. Ungar received her training at Midwestern University and completed her residency at St. Johns Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. Family Practice Specialists, LTD. is proud to welcome Heidi Ungar, D.O. to their team of physicians. 4350 E. Camelback Rd., Ste F100 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.955.8700 • FPSAZ.com
Page 39 October 2012 ANLC prepares to show off new campus at dedication ANLC EVENT • What: ANLC dedication, carnival and auction • When: 4:30-10 p.m., Oct. 26 • Where: 4330 N. 62nd St. • Cost: free • Activities: Double zip line, giant slides, a fortune teller, a rock wall with bungee combination and bumper boats. Mask artist and performer Zarco Guerrero will be on hand to make masks. Principal Charles Grisier will participant in a dunk tank. • Info: 480-484-7500 By Margaret Ann Lippincott The new Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center school buildings were built under budget and ahead of schedule due to community members working together. Two groups comprised an ANLC design team. Teachers, administration, parents and students were one, and a group of neighbors the other. Each met independently sharing their wish list items for the new school. Architect Sergio Martinez of Corgan Associates with the McCarthy Building Company took the ideas that resulted in a campus featuring a labyrinth garden and two built-in amphitheaters. “Most important in the teachers’ vision were large windows, lots of outdoor learning spaces and gardens,” said Lisa Lieppert, a longtime ANLC teacher. Through the big windows, teachers can observe students doing their work inside and out of the classroom. “Outdoor learning spaces are so important because they provide for real- life experiences,” Lieppert said. “It teaches the students to appreciate their surroundings and interact with nature.” ANLC is a multiage community and the design team planned for each learning level to have its own designated garden. Since fi fth- and sixth-graders study ancient civilizations, the design team suggested fi g trees, grape vines and apricot trees be planted near the labyrinth garden to complement the learning. Raised concrete seating areas, large concrete picnic tables and a registered Arizona Habitat offer additional outdoor learning spaces. Parent and design-team member Jillian Hagen also is an architect. “We are a unique school nestled at the base of Camelback Mountain in a lush Continued on page 54