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Our Trainers

 

OUR TRAINERS:

 

Angenetta Briner

Mediator since 1988, MS Ed. ICCLE Certified Mediator, Mediation Trainer for the Indiana State Bar Association, Adult Guardianship Mediator, Gilmore and Raleigh Certified Trainer, MIC Trainer, School Attendance Mediation mediator trainer


Trainers: (From L to R) Theresa Onderko, Andrew Duffy, and Angie Briner at the Winter 2016 Mediating Interpersonal Conflict Training.
"All of ECR's trainings have a two-fold purpose. One purpose is to help individuals understand the roots of conflict and then to experience a step-by-step process to resolve the differences that are inherent in being part of the human race."

- Angie Briner

Andrew Duffy

Mediator since 2002, BS in History, MA International Politics and Security Studies, MIC Trainer, Trainer for “The Flipside of Conflict,” former Adjunct Professor at Manchester University (Peace Studies), Peer Mediator, former ECR Executive Director.

MIC Training
Andrew Duffy, trainer and former ECR Executive Director (at center), was the co-trainer of the winter of 2016 Mediating Interpersonal Conflict training.
"I think I bring a calm presence [to ECR trainings]. I also work really hard to make sure workshop participants feel safe and feel welcome. It’s important to me to make sure everyone has their perspective heard and respected. I also have a good deal of mediation experience which helps me relate the skills to real life examples."

- Andrew Duffy

Mia Miller

Mediator since 2008, MS in Disability Services, MDiv, and a BA in Philosophy and Religion. Director of Disability Services and Adjunct Professor at Manchester University (Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Human Conflict, and Religion courses).

Peace Learning Connectionn
Mia Miller (center) working with students in a recent 4th Grade Peace Learning Connection training.
Mia is a trainer for the MIC (Mediating Interpersonal Conflict). "This training is powerful because it teaches others who care about mediation to become a neutral third party to help others resolve their conflicts." Mia has taught Conflict Resolution and Mediation and Conciliation at Manchester University.

"The work of ECR is so important for our communities. It is important that the tools of conflict resolution are in as many hands as possible. This leads to more peaceful, productive, healthy
communities."

- Mia Miller

John Horn

Retired Air Force Officer & School Counselor
State Registered Mediator, School Attendance Mediation mediator trainer

John Horn, mediator
John Horn

"It is truly an honor for me to be a part of the Education For Conflict Resolution (ECR) family. Having spent the last six years serving as an ECR mediator for both domestic and school attendance issues, I can attest to the benefits ECR provides not only to North Manchester but to the surrounding regional communities."

- John Horn

Jan Rhoades

Retired Social Work Educator and Clinical Social Worker, ECR Board Vice Chair, School Attendance Mediation mediator trainer

Jan Rhoades
Jan Rhoades
Jan taught students skills for active listening and reflecting back to the client thoughts and feelings they expressed. Jan has used those skills in therapy with clients.

"It is satisfying to use these skills as a mediator and in helping mediation participants to use the skills as they learn to really listen to one another and work toward finding solutions to their differences."

- Jan Rhoades

Linda Troop

Retired Wabash High School English Teacher, ECR Executive Director and Board Chair, School Attendance Mediation mediator trainer


Linda Troop

"In my years as a high school English teacher, I observed how much time, energy, and emotional upheaval conflicts and disputes created in the daily lives of teenagers. My hope in working with ECR is to institute a high school program that will help young adults resolve conflicts in healthy and productive ways."

- Linda Troop