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About Stacey Spirito, MS, SPHR
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Expertise
I am able to answer questions that relate to Adult Learning, Adult Learning Theory, Andragogy, Human Development, Workforce Development, Adult Literacy, Multi-Sensory Instruction, Continuing Education, and Lifelong Learning.

Experience
Stacey is a Human Resources and Workforce Development professional and consultant. She researches and develops instructional materials with a focus on teaching organizations how to communicate and create a more effective workplace. She has worked with numerous organizations within public and non-profit sectors, designing and realigning human resources and employee development for manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Many organizations have benefited from her insights, including large global corporations, small start-ups, IPOs, and non-profit organizations.

Stacey holds an undergraduate degree in human resource administration and a graduate degree in human development. She is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR) as recognized by the Society of Human Resource Management and has been teaching, facilitating, and providing consulting services related to numerous human resource issues for more than a decade. She frequently leads workshops and classes on training techniques, employee development, and human resource issues for civic, professional, volunteer organizations, and at a college near Washington DC. She provides answers and guidance to human resource related questions as an expert on Allexperts.com and writes articles on creative training techniques, development strategies, and human resource issues.


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Society of Human Resource Management

Phi Kappa Phi

Education/Credentials
BS - Business Administration
MS - Human Development - Adult Learning & Human Resource Development
SPHR - Society of Human Resource Management

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Stacey Spirito, MS, SPHR 
In Category  Continuing/Adult Education

SubjectDate Asked

Learning styles8/9/2008
  Q: My question is on the way people remember things and the best way to use that purposefully. I ...
  A: Sorry for the delaying in responding, it has been a crazy and very hectic week. You are referring ...
communites of practice5/10/2008
  Q: I am in a data management class and have been asked to explain what communities of practice means. I ...
  A: Sherrie, Communities of Practice (CoPs) = an informal organizational learning technique. An ...
Finally getting a diploma9/30/2007
  Q: I am 43 years old. My growing up years were filled with a lot of emotional abuse, and school never ...
  A: Patricia, There are a number of books available to help narrow down options, but you probably ...
Adult wanting to return to college - 2yr or 4yr?9/16/2007
  Q: I'm a 44yo male wanting to return to college. I have a good job in IT though advancement ...
  A: Rick, It depends on what you want to acquire. If you just want to update your skills, then the 2 ...
Grammar and English Speaking Skills9/14/2007
  Q: I am an American college graduate, and I am looking to improve my English skills and grammar usage. ...
  A: Rita, Here are some suggestions: 1.) Read -- to strengthen your vocabulary and sentence structure, ...
Using a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Calculator9/3/2007
  Q: Stacey, do you know how to use this calculator for finding the distance between two points?
  A: Cindy, I did a google search for "TI-84 distance between two points" and there were a number of ...
Certified coder/biller8/25/2007
  Q: I am interested in medical coding/billing profession. I am 49, a legal resident, medical librarian, ...
  A: Unfortunately, medical coding/billing is out of my area of expertise, so I will try to answer your ...
Becoming a professor8/2/2007
  Q: We have a senior director who specialises in research in the HR & Payroll software industry and its ...
  A: Samantha, Typically the "professor" designation is for someone within an educational institution ...
PH.D or DBA7/5/2007
  Q: I was in the military for 12 years before leaving to finishing my education. I am thinking of going ...
  A: Arthur, It depends on what you want to do and which career path you are looking at. You might want ...
Son wants to continue education7/4/2007
  Q: I own a small car repairing workshop, I have also worked as a technician for a telecommunications ...
  A: Marco, The value of education tends to be something that varies between generations and culturally. ...
Importance of Adult learning6/27/2007
  Q: I am currently a GED graduate and entering into college. Thank you. I am now doing a project where i ...
  A: Joanna, Talk from your heart. Why did you get your GED? Who is your audience, how does your ...
Technical College6/20/2007
  Q: I am planning to go back to school for an associates degree this fall. Will attending a technical ...
  A: Danielle, With only the limited amount of information provided, I'd recommend focusing on the ...
European style English grammar5/9/2007
  Q: I have to write a paper using European style English grammar. Can you suggest where I might find ...
  A: indoeuro.bizland.com/project/grammar/grammar41.html englishplus.com/news/news0100.htm ...
CEU's5/7/2007
  Q: I am a presenter and I was wondering if you knew how to get presentations approved for CEU's for Day ...
  A: Matthew, I would try contacting the national organizations that day care and nurses belong to or ...
GED attainment4/27/2007
  Q: How do I go about finding the information in order to attain a GED in my area (San Leandro, CA?)
  A: Wade, Call the school district, they can help. SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT San Leandro ...
Carl Rogers4/23/2007
  Q: could you please send me the links again, i typed in the wrong e-mail the first time and did not ...
  A: Daffodil My pleasure....I hope this gets to you. http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/rogers.html ...
Carl Rogers4/23/2007
  Q: I am doing some research in the area and would be happy for the links
  A: Daffodil My pleasure.... http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/rogers.html ...
Gap years before returning to college4/22/2007
  Q: I am a 22 year old man working full time for my own business since the graduation of High School. ...
  A: Sean, Have you thought about taking classes online or doing some certificate type programs? These ...
GED Diploma2/23/2007
  Q:
  A: Mary, I would be cautious about anything that is online and free. You want to achieve the GED, but ...
Searching Major2/20/2007
  Q: .I'm working currently as an IT Helpdesk.. I'm going to start studing in the uni soon.. but I want ...
  A: Kly, Your motivator is money...and you love business. Have you considered studying Finance, ...
2nd question..2/20/2007
  Q: Stacey, I used your advise and searched the web sites you suggested. I came across a site for ...
  A: Someone had recently asked me about this school. I hadn't heard anything about it, but after ...
where to start2/18/2007
  Q: I hope I am at the right place to ask this question. I am wondering where to start. I am a stay at ...
  A: Kristin, I think the best place to start is to look on the internet. Try the following sites... ...
Accreditation1/21/2007
  Q: I am in the process of working on a online degree. Can you tell me is these two orginizations are ...
  A: Ash, I've not heard of either accrediation agency, but that doesn't mean they are not highly ...
GED & continuing to college1/15/2007
  Q: I'm not native of this country and live in the North East, I'm 29yrs old and do not have a high ...
  A: Richard, My recommendation, contact your local community college and speak with an admissions ...
Teaching ACE classes at local DC Universities1/8/2007
  Q: I would very much like to find out how to go about approaching the right person at some of the local ...
  A: Tony, Have you called the continuing education or community education departments directly? You ...
Grad School12/19/2006
  Q: I am presently working towards a Masters' of Education in Professional Development. I hold a B.A in ...
  A: Dominique, The school where you received your master degree, do they have a career center or ...
Child development11/15/2006
  Q: I am taking a master's class online. My team has to write a paper on the influences of nature and ...
  A: Holly, 1.) download the latest update of Adobe Acrobat (available at www.adobe.com) it is a free ...
What Degree Should I go for?10/23/2006
  Q: I've been in the military for 17 years. The last 10 have been in supervision and management ...
  A: It depends on what you want to do. If you have 10 years of management experience in the military, ...
What do employers prefer?10/1/2006
  Q: I was hoping you can help with a question I have. I am 38 years of age and am looking for a career ...
  A: Monica, 1.) no one is too old to get a degree! Never...ever... Okay, with that out of the ...
SAT9/24/2006
  Q: I know the SAT is probably the standard test for measuring what a person knows academically, but I ...
  A: That's the problem....success is subjective. What might be success in your mind is completely ...
Schools through the mail8/30/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you know anyone that has got a degree through the mail? I'm just wondering ...
  A: Lorraine, Check the school you are interested in researching at www.collegeboard.com. If the ...
Adult Programs8/15/2006
  Q: Do you think that adult or part time programs offered at Universities such as Columbia's School of ...
  A: Eric, Sorry for the delay in answering, I did not receive the question until it was re-sent today. ...
Too late to start a degree?8/10/2006
  Q: I am thinking of taking up a part time psychology degree in October. I'm 28 and have always worked ...
  A: Joanne, You are never too old. If you are interested in the field, then study it! Get involved ...
Associates Degrees8/3/2006
  Q: Several years ago I took some college courses through the University of Maryland that were offered ...
  A: Elizabeth, contact the college that you wish to obtain a degree from, they can help you. They will ...
GED6/29/2006
  Q: Is haveing a GED a bad thing? In the way of it being worst then having a high school diploma? I've ...
  A: Rachel, A GED shows that you completed the necessary course work and demonstrated your knowledge of ...
Grants for adult education6/29/2006
  Q: Stacey, I'm looking for any information that might pertain to adult continuing education. ...
  A: Desmond, There are a number of sources out there, I recommend giving your local community college a ...
Career in Logistics6/20/2006
  Q: I am 37 years old. My education is BSc. I have been doing the job of commercial manager since last 6 ...
  A: Rahimuddin, You might consider some classes, have you looked in to college courses or on line ...
going back to school5/25/2006
  Q: I went to college for a few years, but didn't earn a degree. I want to go back, not to the same ...
  A: Kim, Speak with a academic advisor, some schools will allow test outs or experience for some ...
software project or reasearch/thesis ?5/23/2006
  Q: what is the better option to take project or research work as I to get BS degree in CS …give me ...
  A: What do you want to focus on in your career? If you want to go into gaming -- then take projects ...
Bachelor's Degree5/3/2006
  Q: I am 29 years old and live in CT. I am a high school graduate. And I have been putting off going ...
  A: Nicole, Since it sounds like you have a definite interest in CJ, start networking and also speak ...
Adult Learning Opportunities in Tulsa4/18/2006
  Q: What University would you recommend for an Adult Learner in Tulsa Oklahoma (I don't want an online ...
  A: Jeri, What do you want to study? What is your budget and time commitment? What are you trying to ...
College degrees3/7/2006
  Q: My question is concerning the traditional significances of various college degrees. What is meant by ...
  A: James, The word "graduate" means to advance to a new level of skill, achievement or activity. ...
College degrees3/7/2006
  Q: My question is concerning the traditional significances of various college degrees. What is meant by ...
  A: James, The different degrees usually distinguish the amount of time spent to obtain the level of ...
multiple2/16/2006
  Q: I have a few questions from a fellow expert , look under servers , my names Chris. my first one is ...
  A: Chris, As for which college is the best...well, that is a hard question to answer, however I ...
continuing with adult education1/25/2006
  Q: I was wondering If I should continue with Adult Education and go to college to get a degree or ...
  A: Tuan, A couple of questions for you...to help me respond.... What do you like to do? What are some ...
how to write CV Biodata ?1/21/2006
  Q: I'm a graduate of medical school and planning for postgraduate study, I need to write a highly ...
  A: Dr. Fayza, Might I suggest some of the very good services provided by sites like Career Builder and ...
school selection for psychology major1/6/2006
  Q: I'm 18,living in Houston,Texas, and considering a career in psych. I have taken a few courses at a ...
  A: Since a lot goes into selecting a school, I recommend using the College Matchmaker on ...
I want to get a degree in Astrophysics/Astronomy12/30/2005
  Q: I'll start with a brief discription of my situation. I'm 28 years old. I'm a physician in the first ...
  A: Shakir, You have to do what makes you happy....there is a saying..."do what you love and the money ...
learning how to learn12/25/2005
  Q: i got through highschool and college with a satisfactory mark of 60-75%. i was one of those who ...
  A: sk, We all learn differently. Understanding what works best for you and recognizing the strategies ...
GED11/28/2005
  Q: I have a friend of mine I work with who doesn't currently have her GED. I was trying to advise her ...
  A: Jean, There are standard guidelines that are required for the GED. I highly recommend that your ...
Education9/26/2005
  Q: I am doing a Diploma Course for Teachers, Trainers and Educationists. As part of the Evaluation ...
  A: Karlap, Here is what I think.... Structure - how you intend to design the course - activities, ...
Degree9/16/2005
  Q: I have a G.E.D.thinking about a degree in pyscology.I am disabled.How long does it normaly take,say ...
  A: It all depends.... To get a PhD, you would typically have to achieve a bachelor's degree and ...
Free Public education for everyone?9/9/2005
  Q: I am in a critical reading corse at a local community college. On one of my assignments I had to ...
  A: Claire, There are a lot of organization that help illiterate adults. Most are non-profit ...

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