Sallie F. Dunning, Ed.M.
Trainer and Consultant
Open Circle Program
Sallie joined the Open Circle program about 10 years ago as a trainer and consultant. Additionally, with Open Circle Sallie has developed a particular interest and expertise in the role that special area teachers play in the lives of schools and children. Whereas Open Circle's focus used to be primarily on grade-level teachers who teach the curriculum, they now involve specialists in almost all areas of the program. Sallie has also spent considerable time studying the dynamics of elementary school cafeterias - often the most challenging part of day for students and adults. She is also an adjunct faculty member of Framingham State College.
Prior to joining the staff of Open Circle, Sallie had been the Director of Training and Associate Director of the Greater Boston Legal Services. Other endeavors include using outdoor challenges as part of the treatment for drug-involved adolescents; being a middle school counselor; and training middle school teachers. Sallie received her B.A. from Wellesley College and M.Ed. in Counseling from the School of Education at UMass-Amherst.
When not working with Open Circle, Sallie volunteers with the AFS program (an international high school exchange program), her church, and other community social action groups. She lives with her husband and daughter and together they enjoy skiing, sailing, and cooking.
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