Laura Louise Pawlak, M.S., Ph.D.

Founder, Beyond The Saddle, an equine school
Founder, Serenity Stay, non-profit organization

Education

• Mundelein College, Chicago, Illinois, B.S.
• University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, M.S. Nutrition
• Hines V. A. Hospital, Maywood, Illinois, Dietetic Internship
• University of Illinois, Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Ph.D., Biochemistry, specialty Immunology and Genetics
• University of California, San Francisco Medical Center,
• Postdoctorate, Immunology, Genetics, Neurochemistry
• Teaching Credentials, California, College level
• Certification - Aerobic Instructor, CPR Trained, AFAA Assoc.,
• Certification - Fitness Instructor, A.C.S.M.

Horsemanship Training (15 years total)

• Horse: Phoenix, quarter horse-thoroughbred cross, training 10 years
  • Training in jump and dressage,
  • Competition, stadium jumping, fences up to 5 feet, awards
  • Competition, dressage levels one through three, awards

• Horse: Wilde Heather, thoroughbred, training 3 years (died of blood disease)
  • Complete training as young 2-year-old to saddle
  • Three-day Events, level one

• Horse: Noah, quarter horse, training 6 years
  • Complete training as young 3-year-old, total training 6 years
  • Parrelli Training Program

Work Experience

• International Speaker, 1991 to present
  • 72-80 seminars/year
  • Institute for Natural Resources/Biomed Corporations,Concord, CA
  • 6 hour continuing education seminars for health professionals
• Author: 20 science books and 12 research papers
• Senior Vice President, Technology & Product Development, Health Vu, La Jolla, California, 1992
• 268 National Lectures, Nutrition & Fitness, Presented by Jeblar, Inc., Laura Pawlak, President, 1986-1991
• Nutrition & Fitness Consultant Dietician, Private Practice, Part time private consultation, 1978-1994 Areas of consultation: exercise prescription for the active person, sports nutrition, weight management
• Board of Advisors and Consultant Dietician, Palm Valley Health Spa, Palm Desert, California, 1978-1994
• Video – Effective Weight Loss, Palm Valley Health Spa Educational program for employees at Palm Desert, California, June, 1986
• Aerobic Instructor, Woodhaven Country Club, January, 1985, through June, 1985

Professional Associations

• American Dietetic Association
• Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
• American Dietetic Association Practice Group
• Sports & Cardiovascular Nutritionists
• American College of Sports Medicine
  

  Honors
  

  • Honor Society, Mundelein College, Chicago, l96l through l965
  • Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Mundelein College, l965
  • Full Fellowship, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, l965-66
  • Full Fellowship, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, l969-73
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, U. California, San Francisco, l973-76
  • Award, Best Performance, Dietetic Internship, Hines VA Hospital
  • Award, Best Graduate Lecturer, University of Illinois, l973
  
  

  William Richard Kunk

  
  

  Objective
  Contribute to the betterment of people through education, example, and encouragement

  Summary of Qualifications
  

  • Effective working with small or large groups of students with different ages or physical capabilities
  • Good perception of a student's strengths and weaknesses, and knowledge of how to motivate and encourage them to strive for excellence.
  • Have an ability to remain calm and productive during a challenge or an emergency situation.
  • Enjoy working with students and watching them grow into more positive and productive human beings.
  
  

  Special Skills and Training
  

  • 3 years Activity Coordinator/Project Manager Tree House Inc., 2006 to present.
  • 15 years combined martial arts/meditation study and teaching in multiple disciplines.
  • Cub Master, Boy Scouts of America, 1993 Catalina Council
  • 10 years experience working with & training Horses
    
  • 4H and FFA throughout high school years
  
  

  Work Experience
  

  • Developing Tranquility Lane Nature Retreats for Families in Need, currently
  • Manage Beyond the Saddle equine program and Serenity Stay wellness program, 2007 to present
    • Instructing children and young adults in horticulture and animal stewardship
    • Motivate and encourage children and young adults towards achieving their goals and ambitions
  • Own and operate High Desert Gardens a private residential landscape company. 2000 to 2009
    • Created Landscapes that harmonized with the natural beauty of the area and yet function as an outdoor living space for Families.
  • Owned and operated Willaby Landscaping a private residential landscape company, 1987-2000.
    • Designed and installed Plantscapes, Irrigation systems, Hardscapes and Water Features for homeowners
    • Managed the productivity of seven full time and two part time employees
  • Cub Master for Pack # 245 of the Boy Scouts of America, Catalina Council of Tucson for 1993-1994
    • Facilitated and directed the Landscaping of a playground with 11 Cub Scouts, for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona.
    • Solicited donations for irrigation and plant material for CPFSA
    • Coordinated numerous activities for boys including hikes and overnight camping
  • Gardener for Quelle International Inc., Dambach, West Germany 1980-1983
    • Assisted in grounds maintenance of the owner's 40 acre Villa, dealing with plants of a tropical nature in the arboretum, aquatic plants in the ponds and mires, flowers, formal rose gardens, meadows and lawns.
  • NBC Defense NCO for Alpha Battery, 6th of the 14th Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Sergeant (E-5) United States Army, 1976-1980
    • Directed Unit Security Team during Field Training Maneuvers
    • Instructed troops on proper defense procedures during garrison training sessions
    • Numerous Letters of commendation, awards and recipient of Good Conduct Medal