Welcome to Freyda Siegels 100th Birthday Celebration

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Welcome to Freyda Siegels100th Birthday
Celebration
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When Freyda was born July 27, 1909

• Theodore Roosevelt was replaced by William Taft
• Marconi won the Nobel prize for the invention of
  the radio
• The Wright Brothers buzzed the Statue of liberty
  dragging a canoe as an emergency personal
  flotation device.

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1909 crop of babies are quite memorable!

• Errol Flynn
• Joseph R. McCarthy
• Al CappBenny GoodmanJoseph L.
  MankiewiczJessica TandyEugene IonescoFreyda
  Siegel

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The early years

• Born in West Medway, MA
• Mother went into labor when she fell out of
  hammock
• 2 months early- Freyda was in a hurry !
• Grew up in North End, West End, then Winthrop

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Very Close Knit Family Great Sense Of Humor
And Wit
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A young talent

• Elocution lessons 25c each
• Dancing, Theater, Radio

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Education

• Emerson College, Bachelor of Literary
  Interpretation, 1930
• Boston University Masters in Education, 1954

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Married Pete (Herman) Siegel1938
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George Siegel

• born in 1940

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• Moved to Chicago in 1943
• Courageous move to go so far away!
• A great life in Chicago speaking, active in
  PTA, friends, etc.

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Kindergarten teacher in Winthrop

• Steve Rosenthal was a student
• School Adjustment Counselor in Winthrop
• Head Start Program in the summer

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Lexington Schools recruited her to be an
elementary guidance counselor
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Remarkable career there

• Popular, respected, effective, insightful
• Many accolades from parents and students
• "It's (Freyda's office)a place where I can go and
  talk about something bad and not get in trouble
  for it."

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Dozens of parents expressed how their child would
never have succeeded without Freydas caring and
support.

• We are so very lucky to have you as an advocate
  what a feeling of comfort your presence
  provides both to students and their parents.

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One parent wrote about Freydas talents in
helping her daughter overcome a very difficult
time

• It is very rare to find someone who is able to
  combine unusually sharp insight and the ability
  to communicate this in a way that becomes very
  useful.
• You always manage to bring the focus back to the
  child as a child!

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From a 1994 letter from parents of a graduating
Lexington High senior

• You are in large part responsible for who he has
  become. When things werent going well for our
  son, adults had disappointed him and confusion
  seemed to be the rule you believed in him.
  That has always meant so much to him and to us!

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Developed highly regarded talks

• Based on her training and experience
• Reducing Parental Frustration
• What Not to Say to Children
• The Pros and Cons of Children Friendships
• Discipline That Works
• Raising Money-Wise Children
• Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
• Raising Children in a Modern World

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Talks for local schools

• Revere, Natick, Wareham, Springfield, W Townsend,
  Newton, Lenox, Hamilton, Provincetown, Marlboro,
  Lakeville, Duxbury, Needham, Worcester, Wareham,
  Somerville, Sturbridge, Foxboro ....and dozens
  more !

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One school system superintendent wrote

• Thank you for inviting me to your parent meeting
  . I was impressed by your gentle,
  straightforward manner and your ability to engage
  parents in discussion and problem-solving.

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Courses Freyda has taught

• Leadership workshop (BU School of Nursing)
• The 4 L's
• Love, Listen, Limit
• Let Go!

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Talks over the years - all over
the US!

• Lesley, Wheelock, Middlesex, Framingham, Boston
  Colleges
• Mass. Conference on Social Welfare
• MA Girl Scout Convention
• Oswego NY - special conference on emotional
  development
• American Society for School Health, Las Vegas
• Parent Effectiveness Training, California

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National PTA

• Active Board member for over 50 years
• National PTA Chairman of Parent and Family Life
• Honorary Life Member, 1993
• Life Achievement Award in 1998
• Special Recognition Award in 2003 for 50 years of
  service

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Co-author of 3 books
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Awards

• Counselor of the year, Mass. State Guidance
  Counselors Assoc.
• Oswego University - One of 3 top guidance
  counselors in the US!
• Massachusetts State Legislature

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Most important accomplishments

• Helping parents to see kids as kids, not adults
• Conveying the importance of respect for every
  individual

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Hobbies

• Gardening
• Reading
• Socializing
• Crochet
• Games - cribbage , upwards
• Bargain hunting

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Family - so important to Freyda!

• Siblings, Son, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces
  and nephews, great grand nieces and nephews

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Freydas Positive Impact Affects So Many Lives-

• Family, Friends, Children, Parents
• All Of Us Here Are Better Because Of Our
  Relationship With Freyda !

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LIVING A LONG LIFE WELL18 Tips by Freyda
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1. Live in the present, not the past
Trans- Generation Living !
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2. Enjoy personal relationships
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3. Respect every individual regardless of age,
status, education, ability, or political
affiliation
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4. Stimulate your mind (reading, games, politics,
sports)
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5. Help other people
5. Help other people
Thanks to everyone who has given Freyda such
wonderful care !
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6. Eat well
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7. Splurge once in a while
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8. Exercise and get fresh air
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9. Avoid perfectionism
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10. Find the positive in situations
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11. Don't waste energy on things you can't change

• 12. Avoid bearing grudges
• 13. Kvetch not

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14. Be a good listener
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15. Beware of giving unsolicited advice
(especially in political campaigns)
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16. Think creatively
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17. Remain curious
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18. Have fun !
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Happy Birthday Freyda!

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