First Graduating Class of “Charlestown Speaks!” Finds a Voice

CATONSVILLE, MD (May 16, 2017) -- The first class of eight Charlestown retirement community leaders today completed a new year-long training and public speaking program called “Charlestown Speaks!”

The program included monthly meetings where participants practiced public speaking skills in a variety of formats such as extemporaneous speeches, formal speeches and panel discussions.

Human Resources Manager Yvonne Rice and Community Financial Analyst Heather Reck designed and facilitated the meetings.

Attendees were videotaped to critique their progress. They received feedback from their managers, directors and residents.

The class will formally “graduate” during the June 15 monthly meeting of all leaders throughout the community.

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Caption for photo: “Charlestown Speaks!” participants (l-r) are Yvonne Rice, Alex Kareem, Rose Suter, Najah YaSin, Bailey Meyers, Creighton Spencer, Susan Gibbons, Lisa Vaughan, Cathy McElwee, and Heather Reck (photo by Paulette Tansill).

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