Janet Hinds Pivalis ’71 Honored by University of Findlay
Janet Hinds Pivalis was one of eight people honored at the University of Findlay’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. Janet is a retired educator who taught for 34 years in what she calls her “dream job” in Delran Public Schools. After retiring from Delran in 2009, she was an adjunct professor for seven years at Rowan College Burlington County, teaching intensive reading and composition.
Janet earned numerous teaching awards throughout her career including the New Jersey Governor’s Teacher of the Year Recognition in 1988 and 2006. In 2007, she was named the Special Education Outstanding Educator by the National Association of Special Education Teachers. Janet has also dedicated time and energy to helping various nonprofit organizations over the years. She served as a 211 telephone crisis counselor for Contact of Burlington County, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, food pantries and food kitchens, and EARS Animal Rescue Thrift Shop in Englewood, FL, where she and Frank, her husband of 43 years, reside during some of New Jersey’s cold months.
Alumni News
Billy Martin ’06 Named Head Sailing Coach at George Washington University
George Washington University Director of Athletics Patrick Nero recently announced that Billy Martin ’06, who had successfully guided the University of Pennsylvania sailing program for the past two-plus seasons, was named the head sailing coach at GW. “The George...
Duran Searles ’99 and former Annual Fund Director Kristy Searles Give Life to Repurposed Furniture
Duran Searles '99 and his wife, former Annual Fund Director Kristy Searles, were recently featured on NewportRI.com. In the story, they detailed the philosophy of their business, Painted Karma, in which the couple restores and recycles furniture and household items,...
David Baiada Named One of Philadelphia Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”
David Baiada '95, was recently named a "40 Under 40" Award winner by Philadelphia Business Journal. This program recognizes 40 individuals, under the age of 40, who are proven performers in their respective industries and communities. He serves as Chief Operating...
