Tag: Institute for Learning in Retirement

ILR: Meet the Instructor—Mark Schwartz

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Lieutenant Colonel Mark R. Schwartz, USAF (retired) as an instructor for the ILR program. Mark was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1951 and grew up in the Columbus area. He attended Ohio State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science…

Would You Like to Teach an ILR Class in SaddleBrooke?

Ken Marich Do you have a desire to teach? Become an instructor in the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) program and make your dream come true. You don’t need teaching experience, just the desire to share your knowledge with your community. Your expertise might be derived from your job, your avocation, or your lifelong…

New ILR Sampler Program

Joan Elder, ILR Vice Chairperson The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is thrilled to announce a new program, Samplers, open to all SaddleBrooke residents. These one-hour classes will take place on five consecutive Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. You can attend as many of these free classes as you wish. All registered ILR…

ILR: Meet the Board of Directors—Riley Jackson

Riley Jackson and Kay Sullivan

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) was founded in 2005 by Dr. Joel Waldstreicher and 10 members on the initial board of directors (BOD). The first courses were conducted in 2006 and to date we have offered over 350 courses to the SaddleBrooke community. Today I would like to introduce you to…

ILR: Meet the Instructors—Robert Springer

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Dr. Robert Springer as an Instructor on the ILR faculty. Bob was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in his teens in Southern California. He earned a B.A. degree in Psychology with a minor in Aerospace Engineering (1965) and an M.A.…

Meet the Instructor: Paul Frederickson

Paul Frederickson

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Dr. Paul Frederickson as a member of the faculty of the ILR. Paul has a long history of college/university teaching experience. He was born in Howell, Mich., in 1951. Paul earned a B.A. degree in Political Science from Michigan State University in…

Meet the Instructors: Tom Oetinger

Ken Marich The  Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to welcome Tom Oetinger as a member of our faculty. Tom has an interesting background that encompasses criminal justice and expertise in wine appreciation. Tom was born in Philadelphia and lived for 34 years in central New Hampshire. His initial interest was in criminal…

ILR—Meet The Instructor—Andrea Molberg

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Dr. Andrea Molberg as an Instructor in the ILR. Andrea grew up in Bloomington, Minn., and raised her children outside of Rochester. After leaving the cold and snow of Minnesota she moved to Orange County, Calif. to enjoy a warmer climate. To be closer…

ILR Celebrates 15 Years of Quality Education

Louise Grabell, Punch Howarth, and Linda Griffin

Ken Marich At this year’s annual reception, the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) celebrated 15 years of providing quality education for the residents of SaddleBrooke. In addition, the reception gave recognition to all of the instructors that have made the ILR a real asset to our community. The ILR was founded in 2005 by…