Women On The Move

July 2017

Josie McKay, a fourth grade teacher at Towne Meadow Elementary School in Carmel, was selected as a PBS Digital Innovator. McKay is one of 52 educators from across the U.S. to receive this distinction. The program recognizes educators who integrate digital media into their classrooms. McKay teaches her students to learn code, create movies and develop online discussion boards to communicate with people all over the world. McKay and her fellow PBS Digital Innovators will receive ongoing professional development and resources from PBS.
Marla Peebles is the new owner of Society of Beauty, formerly Bellisimo, in Carmel. Previously, Peebles was with David and Mary Salon for 20 years and worked independently at Salon Lofts in Carmel for the last 2½ years. Peebles and her daughter, Paige, moved from Salon Lofts to purchase Bellisimo and rebrand the salon to reflect the creative environment that she envisioned Society of Beauty to be. Peebles plans to host seminars in the near future.
The Carmel High School Girls’ Tennis Team takes the IHSAA State Girls Title. The team is celebrating its 5-0 victory over No. 4 Providence at North Central High School. The Greyhounds defeated No. 2 defending state champion Cathedral 4-1 in the morning semifinals. Carmel defeated #8 Terre Haute South 5-0 (Quarters), defending State Champion #2 Cathedral 4-1 (Semis) and #4 Providence 5-0 (Finals). This is their fourth title in the last five seasons.

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Women On The Move – June issue