Zachary Loavenbruck's Schools

• University of Connecticut , Class of 2005 MS -Professional Development graduate work. -Graduated with a 3.85 GPA.

• Pace University , Class of 2001 MS in Teacher Education Graduated with a 3.85 GPA.

• University of Rochester , Class of 1999 Bachelors in Politics Staff Writer/Cartoonist for the Campus Times; Musician in 2 bands: Jangowood & The Trouble Muddy Jamboree; Intramural Softball, Intramural Basketball; Balanced Man Award. I graduated Dean’s List with a 3.05 GPA. I also worked for the Wilson Commons student union as the Student Custodial/Info Desk Foreman.

Zachary Loavenbruck's Affiliations

• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.

• Ben's Dream Baseball Tournament & BENefit Concert The Ben's Dream Columbus Day baseball tournament and BENefit concert raised $10,525 to aid the mission to find a cure for Sanfilippo Syndipprome, a rare and fatal inherited genetic disorder. The City of Boston donated the fields, while more the umpires donated their time. Teams consisting of players from across 7 Boston adult leagues played and fundraised. Reebok donated shoes to the Starting 9 players who fundraised the most. Recording artist and celebrity player for the Ben's Dream White Sox, Ari Hest, put on a sold-out show at Harper's Ferry Saturday evening to raise even more money and awareness.

Zachary Loavenbruck's Publications

• American Author David Sedaris, Zachary Loavenbruck October, 2010 One of my favorite contemporary American authors is David Sedaris, who has published five New York Times Best Sellers since his first publication, Barrel Fever, in 1994. Sedaris was born in New York and raised in North Carolina, the second of six children, including his famous sister Amy Sedaris. In the early 1990s, David Sedaris was given a life-changing opportunity by radio host Ira Glass, who asked Sedaris to make a guest appearance on his weekly talk program, The Wild Room. This successful appearance lead to his recitation of SantaLand Diaries, an essay describing his experiences working as an elf for Macy’s during Christmas in New York, on National Public Radio. Sedaris subsequently began recording monthly segments for NPR and published his first work shortly thereafter. My favorite Sedaris piece is Me Talk Pretty One Day, a collection of essays published in 2000. Divided into two parts, Me Talk Pretty One Day first recounts Sedaris’ life before moving to France and then his days living in Normandy, trying to exist in French society and learn its language and culture. I particularly enjoyed the story “Go Carolina,” in which Sedaris is forced to see the speech therapist at his elementary school because of his lisp. Another essay, “You Can’t Kill the Rooster,” discusses his brother’s foul language, which simply masks his altruistic heart. David Sedaris is also well known for his work with This American Life, a weekly radio show on NPR hosted by Ira Glass, the man that pulled Sedaris into the public eye. Sedaris is a frequent guest on the show, reading essays from his books and other original works.

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Zach Loavenbruck December, 2010 by Zach Loavenbruck I have always admired Shel Silverstein’s poetry and stories for their ability to resonate with both the children for whom they were intended and the adults who read them the tales. In the same vein, the seven books in the Harry Potter series are among my favorite fictional novels because of the way in which J. K. Rowling incorporates more mature themes into her epic account of the young wizard and his adventures. The first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was initially released in the United States in 1998. The story starts off with an introduction to orphan Harry’s unfortunate living situation with his spoiled cousin and cruel aunt and uncle. Soon though, Harry (and the reader) discovers that he is, in fact, a wizard and is enrolled in one of the most prestigious magic schools in the country: the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry’s first months at school are spent getting to know his classmates and his school grounds. He learns how to fly a broom, control his wand, and cast simple spells. In experiencing these new wonders, Harry realizes his talent for broom-flying, which lands him a spot on his house’s “quidditch” team. As Harry learns more about his school and the world of his fellow wizards, he also finds out more about the passing of his parents and the mystery surrounding it. Harry is drawn into dangerous situations and, through a combination of ingenuity and luck, manages to escape many brushes with death, one of which involves a battle with a troll. Harry’s final adventure in this initial tale involves plunging into a secret underground area beneath the school where he and his friends must utilize the skills acquired during their first year of magic education to move past menacing obstacles and prevent an unknown enemy from achieving immortality. Harry and his friends suspect an unfavorable teacher to be the unknown enemy, but, upon breaking through every obstacle, find that a rather meek and unassuming teacher, possessed by a dark wizard, is the real culprit. Ultimately, Harry and his friends save the day. J. K. Rowling’s first novel in the Harry Potter series effortlessly blends real world elements from the United Kingdom with the fantastic delights of a secret world of wizardry. Her vivid descriptions draw readers of all ages into her imaginative settings, filling their heads with wonder. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone laid the groundwork for a riveting narrative that has captured the attention of audiences worldwide for more than a decade.

• About Zach Loavenbruck, Zach Loavenbruck January, 2011 Creative professional Zach Loavenbruck has a passion for inspiring others to achieve their full potential in the workplace. With a deep knowledge of enterprise-level program management and customer and employee education, Zach Loavenbruck conceives and deploys methodologies designed to improve job satisfaction and performance. Zach Loavenbruck recently served as Coordinator of Training & Organizational Support at Liaison International, a Massachusetts-based company that provides information technology services to higher education institutions and affiliated organizations. Zach Loavenbruck’s duties included designing and implementing a strategic training program and being responsible for the training, placement, and ongoing support for new Liaison International employees. Zach Loavenbruck also managed a team of Liaison International trainers and application service representatives. Mr. Zachary Loavenbruck holds multiple degrees from esteemed academic institutions. As an undergraduate, he studied political science at the University of Rochester, where he made the Dean’s List. Zachary Loavenbruck then attended Pace University, earning a Master of Science for Teachers and graduating with an extremely high GPA. Mr. Loavenbruck then undertook postgraduate professional development classes at the University of Connecticut to enrich his background. Outside of his professional life, Zach Loavenbruck enjoys many hobbies, including music, athletics, and charity work. A talented musician and skilled singer, Mr. Loavenbruck has played with several bands and performed more than 100 shows. He plays the piano, congas, Jew’s harp, and guitar. In the athletic arena, Zach Loavenbruck participates in his local community baseball league. Additionally, Zach Loavenbruck dedicates his time to helping the less fortunate as an active member of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. He also competes in charity baseball tournaments and volunteers at his local soup kitchen. Zachary Loavenbruck lives in the Boston metropolitan area.

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