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			 Schaefer earned a Master of Science in Recreation Administration 
			with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation Administration from 
			George Williams College of Aurora University in Aurora Illinois. 
 She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), and has 
			over 17 years of professional experience developing, implementing 
			and evaluating Therapeutic Recreation Services within the community 
			and clinic setting.
 
 Schaefer also spend two semesters as an adjunct professor for Aurora 
			University within the George Williams College instructing students 
			in the study of TR. She has spoken at the local, state and national 
			level regarding community based TR services, Inclusion, Disability 
			Awareness among a variety of other topics.
 
			 
			
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				 Within the past 3 years Schaefer has spoken at the University 
				of Illinois in both the College of Special Education, College of 
				Applied Health Sciences and the Department of Recreation, Sport 
				and Tourism. As a guest lecturer, she has covered topics 
				including ADA Accommodations, ADA facility information, TR in 
				the community setting, professionalism and diversity.
 Schaefer will serve as Executive Director beginning January 12.
 
			[Marcia Greenslate, Lincoln Park 
			Distirct] |