Walt Borisenok P’06 ’08

Leadership
Program an
important
part of
character
development
President of the
Rensselaer County
Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Linda Hillman
Have your core values in place that you learned at the Academies.
Be disciplined and manage your time wisely. Be grounded and know
who you are. These were just three pieces of advice provided by Jodi
Stein Emmott ’05 and Heather Stein ’05 to the tenth grade class at
Albany Academy for Girls during their Leadership Program this past
fall. The Stein twins from the AAG Class of 2005 were invited to speak
to the students about becoming entrepreneurs, working hard to achieve
leadership positions, and maintaining integrity. They are the owners of
Clearly Yours located in Latham, NY.
The newly revamped Leadership Program - based on The Albany
Academies’ mission and compass of core values - has been an important
part of the character development of our students. Its focus on integrity,
responsibility, compassion, service, respect, perseverance, self-discipline,
and ingenuity is something that permeates both campuses beginning in
the Lower School. There are special assemblies and service projects held
throughout the year in all divisions that emphasize the core values and
respect for everyone.
In the Upper School, students at Albany Academy for Girls and
The Albany Academy meet once in the six-day cycle and learn how
to “become” leaders by providing them with activities to engage in
and develop the skills of self-reflection and facilitating a practical
understanding of leadership. Speakers are also invited to the classes
periodically - including CEO’s and successful business and community
leaders - to convey several messages, including articulating his or her
personal definition of leadership and describing what it is like to lead
on a daily basis. The course is led by Associate Heads of School Wendy
Muhlfelder and Scott Milliken, Deans of Students Brian Fruscio and
Pam MacAffer, Preschool - Grade Eight Director Jeff Brown and
Director of External Affairs Ann Wendth.
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Owners of Clearly Yours
Jodi Stein Emmott ’05
(at left) and Heather
Stein ’05
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The Albany Academies Magazine