CMAP Chronicles
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, tips, and topics with these short, informative, and fun-to-read articles written by CMAP staff & guest contributors.
GrandPals
GrandPal Lois Gerstein
Ella Leving • Apr 08, 2025
Meet Lois Gerstein, A former medical social worker with an MSW from NYU, she also ran a children’s bookstore, combining her passion for books and early childhood education. After relocating to New Jersey, she transitioned to legal work, earning a paralegal certificate from NYU and spending twenty years with the...
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The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series
The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series A Recap of Dr. Emelia Timpo’s Inspiring Presentation In May 2024, we proudly launched the EmpowerHer Speaker Series, a platform...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • May 30, 2024
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GrandPal Donna Wepplo
Donna Wepplo brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, having taught primarily in kindergarten and first grade at Community Park School in...
Ella Leving • May 28, 2024
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GrandPal Susan Mandhyan
“It’s fun to learn the kinds of stories and topics the children like and then go exploring in my own library to find more copies...
Ella Leving • May 23, 2024
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Challenges to Your Last Will and...
Challenges to Your Last Will and Testament? As our society ages and intrafamily issues become more pronounced, older individuals may face increased prospects of a...
Robert Morris • May 15, 2024
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GrandPal Achilleas Antoniades
Achilleas Antoniades — “This is not going to be a long story. It will be just enough to convey my love for these two little...
Ella Leving • May 14, 2024
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GrandPal Bob Swierczek
Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing...
Ella Leving • May 10, 2024
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GrandPal Sheila Von Zumbusch
Meet Sheila Von Zumbusch, an educator with decades of experience teaching preschool and kindergarten at an independent school. Now retired, Sheila has spent the last...
Ella Leving • May 06, 2024
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GrandPal Caroline Purnell
Caroline Purnell has been a GrandPal for the past two years. She is retired from teaching French, Spanish, and ESL for adults, and embodies a...
Ella Leving • Apr 25, 2024
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GrandPal Deb Pillow
Deb Pillow, originally from Michigan and with a background in teaching and storytelling, found her perfect fit in GrandPals after moving to Princeton from Arizona...
Ella Leving • Apr 22, 2024
