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Jen Skelly Graduates from ANCOR Foundation Leadership Academy

Posted on May 22, 2025

When Jen Skelly was debating whether to enhance her credentials with a general studies master’s degree or focus on a curriculum that would benefit her work at Penn-Mar as Director of PA Operations, she chose the latter. That decision led to a two-year journey with…

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Penn-Mar Success Story: Nakiera Simmons

Posted on June 9, 2022

Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…

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Team Member Spotlight: Maricel Border

Posted on May 26, 2022

Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…

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The Top Skills Employers Look For

Posted on May 17, 2022

The process of searching for a new job isn’t always easy. There’s so much to consider when trying to put your best foot forward and stand out from other applicants, like building your resume, writing cover letters, getting letters of recommendation, and more. Another important…

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Why You Should Be Using Indeed for Your Job Search

Posted on May 17, 2022

Searching for a job isn’t always simple, straightforward, or easy. Job searchers often find themselves jumping from website to website, having to create new accounts, upload their resume and cover letters again, and fill in the same information over and over again. With around 6…

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Meet DSP Ashley Schindler

Posted on May 3, 2022

Ashley Schindler is a DSP-III (Direct Support Professional) with a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Penn-Mar was extremely fortunate to have Ashley join the team almost 5 years ago at our Westminster location, formerly Change​, Inc.  Ashley found her way to Penn-Mar when looking for…

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Team Member Spotlight: Thea Beamesderfer

Posted on April 21, 2022

Each month, we’re highlighting a “behind-the-scenes” team member whose work supports our mission, but whose face you might not often see on our social media pages. We’re excited to help you get to know our innovative team and the complex work we do. So, tune…

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Charlie Nickel: The Right Attitude for the Job

Posted on April 20, 2022

While Charlie Nickel has only been at his new job at Outback Steakhouse in Hunt Valley, MD, for two months now, he’s already made a big impression on the management, his coworkers, and customers. But that’s typical of Charlie, a hard and loyal worker whose…

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Feel good at the end of the day: Volunteer

Posted on April 14, 2022

By Jill Golueke, Penn-Mar Volunteer and Board Member  The month of April is dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. I am one of those volunteers who does…

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DSP Maria Swift Recipient of Prestigious ANCOR DSP of the Year Award

Posted on March 31, 2022

Penn-Mar Human Services Direct Support Professional Named One of Nation’s Best – Senior DSP Maria Swift Recipient of Prestigious ANCOR DSP of the Year Award –    We are honored to announce that one of our outstanding Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Maria Swift, has been…

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30th Anniversary Gala Back in the Ballroom

Posted on March 30, 2022

By Cheryl Barrows, Administrative Volunteer, Penn-Mar 30th Anniversary Gala Some 20 years ago when our friends and Penn-Mar supporters Jill and Steve Golueke invited my husband and me to the Black Tie Gala, we could never have imagined how devoted we would become to the…

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