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Jennifer Francyk, PA-C Certified in DOT Physicals Victoria Rhodes, P.A. Walter Koppenbrink, M.D. Charles Levison, M.D. Page 14 September 2015 Elementary School’s journey of learning and academic excellence and greeting all our Tavan Scholars every morning with a smile.” Mr. Benjamin Roat, Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center Dr. Benjamin Roat is entering his 15th year as an educator, starting as a fi fth- grade teacher in the Cartwright School District. Later, he served as assistant principal at Tavan Elementary and now enters his second year as principal at ANLC. He is fortunate to see two of his children each day on campus at ANLC! “This year, ANLC officially begins its identity as a Multiage and Arts Integrated Pre-K-8 Grade School. The ANLC community is eager to deepen its hands-on learning philosophy with partnerships with artists-in- residence, gardening programs and a new music exploration curriculum.” Mr. Patrick Reardon, St. Theresa Catholic School Mr. Reardon brings over 26 years of K-12 administration and classroom experience to St. Theresa Catholic School. He has incorporated his experiences from Brophy Preparatory, Seton Preparatory, and St. Thomas Aquinas in the development of a vision that propels our students to lifelong success. “The coming year is truly exciting as we are embarking on several initiatives for program and facility expansion of our school! Our St. Theresa Catholic School community has an amazing spirit and enthusiasm that will surely enable us to achieve these student- centered goals!” Mr. Nathan Slater, Arcadia High School Mr. Slater was a math teacher, athletic director and administrator for 17 years at C o r o n a d o H i g h School. From there he perused administrative opportunities at Saguaro High School for three years before being named principal of Arcadia High School last year. “This year I look forward to working with parents, staff and students to continue the excellence in education that Arcadia demonstrates on a daily basis both academically and in extracurricular activities.” — This year, don’t forget to nominate the teachers you love for the Arcadia News Teachers We Love award, given monthly to an Arcadia-area teacher who is making a difference in the lives of local children. Award winners receive dinner for two at The Henry, a $125 gift certificate to Salon Sandoval for a day of beauty, as well as other gifts and prizes from Arcadia News. The winning teaching is also honored in the newspaper with an article written about them and the nominating family. Nominate your teacher today by visiting arcadianews.com. By Amanda Goossen This month Arcadia News puts a spotlight on school principals. As the leader of the school, they are sometimes the last to be appreciated; yet they are the fi rst to stand up for our children, our schools and our teachers. Mrs. Mary Coffman, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Mrs. Mary Coffman, M.A., has served as principal of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School since 2008. She holds a Master of Arts degree in education and has taught third grade through the community college level. She has served in a variety of leadership roles including eight years as an assistant principal. Mrs. Coffman and her husband, Gary, are the proud parents of three grown children, all graduates of St. Thomas the Apostle and local Catholic high schools. “In all my years at St. Thomas the Apostle, none have been more promising than the year ahead. Under the leadership of our pastor, Father Steve Kunkel, there is an enthusiastic commitment to look to the future, to revitalize and improve our facilities, and to continue the tradition of excellence that has always been the hallmark of STA.” Headmaster Andrew Rodin, Phoenix Country Day School This year is Andrew’s fifth as Headmaster at Phoenix Country Day School. He previously worked at St. Albans School (Washington, DC) and holds degrees from Stanford and Columbia universities. “I’m thrilled to celebrate PCDS’s 55th anniversary this year with all of our students, parents, faculty and alumni. PCDS continues to thrive as the only pre-K–12 grade independent school in the Valley!” Mrs. Lori Colling, Hopi Elementary School Mrs. Lori Colling is in her ninth year as principal of Hopi Elementary where she is honored to be the learning leader of such an outstanding school! “I am excited to begin another productive, successful school year. Hopi will be offering the Rosetta Stone Language Program for second- through fifth- grade students. We are thankful to our PTA for providing this new learning opportunity to our Hopi Hawks!” Mrs. Margaret Serna, Tavan Elementary School Mrs. Serna is celebrating her 19th year as Tavan Principal! She was born in New Mexico, attended ASU for a Bachelor of Arts in education and NAU for a Masters of Education Leadership. “I am looking forward to continuing Tavan Spotlight on the principals

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Although Boonlorn will never know the rest of the question her mother intended to ask that tragic day, she found her own meaning in the phrase and answered the question herself by carving out a life filled with authenticity and purpose. “It’s been kind of a compass,” Boonlorn said of her mother’s last words. “Often I’ll get pulled in a direction and go tumbling down that way and I’ll wonder, ‘Is this where I really wanted to go?’” Today, the 36-year-old knows where she wants to go and is successfully getting there. In 2010, she started her business Soul Carrier, which creates and sells “unique handbags for your journey.” Her company also supports the well-being of others by giving a portion of all bag sales to Crisis Nursery, a children’s shelter in downtown Phoenix, and through inspirational messages – handbags have names such as the Tenacity Messenger Bag or the Integrity Tote. “I named them after character traits that are universal,” Boonlorn said. Cathy Jahnke, owner of CJ Communications, has contracted with Boonlorn for a number of events, including The Mannequin is Our Muse event at Barneys New York in Scottsdale Fashion Square – an event which sparked Boonlorn’s idea to create a purse line. “[Jenn] is just a good person,” Jahnke said, “and despite going through some heartbreaking losses in her life, she is such a strong individual and has marched forward with such grace and gone on to do great things.” Boonlorn grew up in the area of Tatum Boulevard and Shea Road with an Italian American mother and Thai immigrant father. Her mother homeschooled her and her sister and helped pass legislation in Arizona that supported homeschooling. Her father was an architect who held a master’s degree and was talented and hardworking, but could never rise to the level he dreamed of because of his difficulty speaking the English language. Knowing the struggles he had faced in architecture, he tried to steer his daughter away from a career in fashion and graphic design. “He said, ‘No, you’ll become a lawyer,’” Boonlorn said. So after her parents’ death, Boonlorn thought she would go to law school to make her parents proud. “But it wasn’t a fit, because it wasn’t my true dream,” Boonlorn said. Knowing she had a purpose in life because she survived that tragic day, she made a decision. “I’m not going to let my life fall apart. Because if I do, then I may as well have been taken in that car accident too,” Boonlorn said. So she enrolled in the fashion program at Mesa Community College, then went on to The School of Fashion at Parsons in New York and held high-level internships at Oscar de la Renta and Women’s Wear Daily. However, she eventually grew homesick and returned to the Valley to be near family Through her business and optimistic outlook on life, Boonlorn hopes to continue inspiring others to live the life they were meant to live – just as she has. Former Soul Carrier intern Gabriella Lion said she has been inspired by Boonlorn’s philosophy. “For her, it’s really about connecting to her clients,” Lion said. “People are able to love themselves and that is a really valuable thing to gain from her.” Although Boonlorn has found her passion and meaning through Soul Carrier, she knows that there will always be tough days and it’s how we manage them that counts. “There are times where it’s hard and I think, ‘What am I doing?’” Boonlorn said. “But even with my parents’ car accident and when things go awry, [those events] are all shaping me.” She added, “What’s my truth and how am I going to show up in the midst of chaos? Part of that outlook on life is what got me through … and also inspired my bags and the conversations they can spark about living authentically.” Inspiring others to live their life Jennifer Paige Boonlorn BEHIND THE BUSINESS