Sandee Palmquist, M.A. Education 2002
July 6, 2010
“Through a Facebook group called “Teacher’s Letters to Obama,” I had the opportunity to send a letter to the President and then to participate in a conference call with US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.”
Larry Paul, M.A. Education 2006
July 6, 2010
“Still working as a Substitute Teacher in Tacoma.”
Laura Petersen, M.A. Education 1994
July 6, 2010
“After free-lancing as a trainer and interpreter for the last few years, I find myself missing working in the education realm. However, I have enjoyed the flexible schedule that allowed me to focus on being a mom, integrate myself into my kids, school and local community.”
Robert Marqwardt, M.A. Education 2004
July 6, 2010
“If you know of any openings for an experienced math/science middle school or upper elementary teacher I’d love to hear from you…I’d love to hear from you anyway! Contact me at robmark62@hotmail.com.”
Rachel Carey DeBusk, M.A. Education 1994
July 6, 2010
“After four transformative years getting to know my inner athlete by doing triathlons and other fitness feats, I am opening a practice as a fitness trainer, coach and consultant. I am holding a triathlon clinic in July for folks considering doing their first triathlon or taking on their next one with greater gusto. Hello to my fellow MA Ed alums!:
Robin Barre, Graduate Teacher Certification 1996
July 2, 2010
“I spent five years in mainstream middle school just after I graduated. Since then I have worked in a multitude of alternative education settings. The most recent has been this very small, very alternative high school learning center on Capitol Hill. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my profession thus far. I also went on to obtain my master’s degree mental health counseling and am currently working on my Ph.D. degree in depth psychology.”
Susan Gregersen, M.A. Education 2005
July 2, 2010
“I was recently hired as the library media specialist for the new high school in Marysville, WA. I will be opening my new resource centers this summer at Marysville-Getchell High School.”
Constance Wood, M.A. Education 1996
July 2, 2010
“Just returned to the classroom after 4 years of being on assignment with Seattle MESA where I was the elementary coordinator. I spent this past year as a 5th grade teacher in an open concept school. Currently, I am scheduled to stay there but would love to go up to middle school and teach math. My oldest son is heading to Virginia with his future wife to start the next chapter of their lives and my youngest is headed to WSU to pursue a degree in journalism, after graduating from Evergreen State.”
Jessica Levine, M.A. Education 2003
July 1, 2010
“I am pleased to share that I was named the 2009 Outstanding Formal Environmental Educator by the Environmental Association of Washington. I’ve been really lucky to teach the district adopted curriculum of physical science topics through the lens of sustainability. Most mornings my students welcome the sun by deploying a small solar array to offset our electrical needs with renewable energy. My classroom is open to those who’d like to see sustainable curriculum design in action. Be in touch!”
Rena M. Klein, M.S. Management 1996
May 12, 2010
Owning and operating a small architectural design firm can be challenging, with tight project deadlines, on-the-fly meetings, rush proposals, and fluctuating workloads as part of the firm’s day-to-day activities. To help small firm owners cope with the chaos and prepare for the unexpected, alumna Rena M. Klein FAIA has written The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management, a no-nonsense guide to repurposing daily demands into workable, goal-directed solutions.
Crucial topics such as self-aware leadership, people management, technology, financial health, scenario planning, sustainable practice, and future trends are examined using real-life case studies and business model paradigms. This definitive text explores the whole system experience of a small firm practice to deliver proven organizational strategies.
This book is a must-have for those facing the often harsh reality of managing small design firms in a difficult and changing economy. Entrepreneurial architects and designers will discover how to define their own personal and professional meanings of success, as well as how to refocus their business approach to replace long, unrewarding hours with manageable, satisfying ones.
Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: MANAGING IN AN UNPREDICTABLE
ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 1: Bringing Order Out Of Chaos
Chapter 2: Whole Firm System
Chapter 3: Routinize The Routine
Chapter 4: Leadership Matters
PART II: BEST LAID PLANS
Chapter 5: Lifecycle Of A Small Firm
Chapter 6: Transition Times
Chapter 7: Financial Management: Beyond Intuition
Chapter 8: Scenario Planning
PART III: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
Chapter 9: Strategic Thinking
Chapter 10: Small Design Firm Practice Models
Chapter 11: Technology And Integrated Practice In Small Firms
Chapter 12: Big-Picture Trends
Chapter 13: Sustainable Economics
Index
About the author:
Rena M. Klein, FAIA, is principal of RM Klein Consulting, a Seattle-based firm offering business
planning services, meeting facilitation, and management education to leaders of small design firms.
Building on her graduate degree in management and her twenty years of experience as the owner of
a small architectural firm, Rena regularly presents seminars on small firm practice. Her innovative
work in this area has appeared in print and Web publications, including AIA’s online Architect’s
Knowledge Resource. For more information go to http://rmklein.com
Excerpts available at http://www.amazon.com/Architects-Essentials-Small-Firm-Management/dp/0470466480/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268694401&sr=1-1 and http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470466480,descCd-description.html
More information at RM Klein Consulting (http://rmklein.com/)
ISBN: 978-0-470-46648-3 • Hardcover • 240 pages
June 2010 • $75.00
To order call 1-877-762-2974 or online at www.wiley.com/buy/9780470466483
