The Stern Center for Language and Learning announced today that Carol Ode will join its Board of Directors in September. Carol is serving her first term in the Vermont Legislature as State Representative of Chittenden 6-1, comprising Burlington’s far New North End. She has been active in politics for more than thirty years, fundraising and advising local and statewide political leaders and candidates on educational issues. She is a graduate of Emerge Vermont.

Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison was awarded the Hero of the Year Award by Heroes Home Advantage Partners of Chittenden County. The award celebrates her distinguished career in Law Enforcement and her accomplishments over the past five years as Chief of the Colchester PD. Chief Morrison began her career at 22, just out of college, with the Burlington Police Department and worked her way through the ranks to that of Deputy Chief.

Vermont Teddy Bear Co would like to announce that Noah Dater has been hired as Senior Director of Digital Marketing. Prior to joining Vermont Teddy Bear, Noah was the Director of Marketing at American Meadows for four years, and Digital Strategy & Development Manager for 8 years at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation. Dater brings years of experience not only in Marketing, but specifically digital marketing which we all know is large piece of marketing in today's day and age.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that Alexander von Lichtenberg has been named Vice President and General Manager of FOX affiliate WFFF-TV and associated mobile / digital services, including MyChamplainValley.com, serving Burlington, VT-Plattsburgh, NY (DMA #97). In his new role, he will also oversee Nexstar’s relationship with WVNY-TV, the market’s ABC affiliate owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc, under a joint operating agreement.

Chicago-based Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt, one the of the country’s top fundraising consulting firms, has expanded in the Northeast naming Shelburne, VT resident, Meagan Downey, Vice President in July. Downey will serve nonprofits across the US providing strategic philanthropic counsel and resources for sustainability.

The board of directors of Goodwill Northern New England has announced that Rich Cantz has been named president and CEO of the organization. Cantz was promoted from senior vice president of strategic development and public policy. Since 2012, Cantz has led Goodwill’s workforce, cleaning and healthcare segments – managing intentional growth that aligns with the five year strategic plan, with the goal of increasing stability for program participants, employees and their families. He has been with Goodwill NNE since 2003.

Janna Osman, MEd, Vice President for Advanced Learning at the Stern Center for Language and Learning, was part of a Vermont delegation at the World Positive Education Accelerator: 2nd Festival of Positive Education and Appreciative Inquiry Summit in Fort Worth, TX.