Devotion To Teaching

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In Memory

Cobb, Beverly (Bev) Ann
peacefully passed from this life in her home on June 17, 2010 at the age of 66. Bev was born on Dec. 30, 1943 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania to William O'Brian and Frances Hendricks Niehoff. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Dana McKendree French and Lisa McKendree Gilmete and her step son Michael Root, her grandchildren Matthew French and his wife Ashley French, Tyler French, David Morales Jr., Alyssa Morales, Jacob Gilmete, Jorden Gilmete and Jessika Gilmete, her great grandson Logan French, and her many friends. She is predeceased by her husband Sheldon Terrence McKendree who lost his battle to Lou Gehrig 's disease after 18 years of marriage and her brother David O'Brian. She is survived by her of husband of 21 years Roger Cobb, her siblings Richard O'Brian, Pamela Lesher and Ruthie Dottery. Bev had a delightful sense of fun and an infectious laugh. She had the wonderful gift of friendship that allowed her to connect immediately with all those with whom she came in contact. She was an avid competitive and recreational golfer. During a 40+ year nursing career she worked in many areas and finally ended her career following her true calling as a teacher. During the six years she taught at Seven Health Care Academy in Mesa, Arizona she guided her students towards an understanding of the basics of care giving and an appreciation for the importance of true compassion. As Bev fought her nine year battle with breast cancer, her positive attitude was an inspiration to family, friends, and care givers. Family members are having a private celebration of Bev's life at the end of June.

Regina G. Cottrell is the owner of SEVEN HealthCare Academy and director of all educational programs. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master’s degree in Nursing, specializing in adult education, in 1998. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. Regina is a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving ten years. She holds a Wound Care Certification. She has been a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist, Invasive and Non-Invasive, and a Registered Pulmonary Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Hyperbaric Chamber Operator, Paramedic, Home Health Nurse, and former Critical Care Registered Nurse, working in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab. With 40 years of nursing, medicine, and teaching experience, Regina is dedicated to her customers and insists they receive quality education.

Frances Marrs, Executive Assistant/Office Manager, has served the financial industry for 30 years. She began her career in banking where solid client service skills and knowledge of retail operations earned her the position of branch manager. After attaining her Series 6 license, she was successful marketing annuities and mutual funds. Later, she pursued a career in accounting/bookkeeping to compliment her professional experiences.

JoAn Kovach, the lead day clinical instructor, graduated from the University of Dayton with a Master of Science in Education and from West Liberty State College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has almost 20 years of Long Term Care experience as an Educator in Staff Development, Inservice Instructor, Infection Control Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing, and as Director of Nursing. She insists that the students commit a solid eight hours of work during their clinical experience. She reinforces what is learned in the classroom and constantly challenges the students to provide feedback regarding client cares.

Mary Ellen Moilan, lead evening instructor, graduated from ASU in 1982, with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agribusiness Food Science, and from Gateway Community College in 1986 with an ADN. She has been a registered nurse for over 22 years in various healthcare settings, including Case Management and telephonic client education. She is a dedicated instructor who insists that the students just don’t learn the how, but also the why.

Roberta Baker, assistant to lead evening instructor, graduated from Gateway Community College in 1989 and also has Vocation Teaching Credentials. She has experience in Nursing Case Management, Prior Authorization, and consultant for healthcare insurance plan. She enjoys demonstrating clinical skills and insists that any procedure be performed the correct way.

Barbara Elliot, lead evening clinical instructor, graduated from Wichita State University with a Master’s degree in Nursing in 1979. She has been involved in many nursing arenas for over 32 years including Adult and Continuing Education. She is a private consult for institutions preparing for CMS surveys. She is very instrumental in encouraging the students to do their best.