����� in business October 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 17 Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. provides personal service ready to help. “When you hire my firm, you reach me and communicate directly with me,” Nancy said, highlighting the personal service she provides to her clients. Nancy is dedicated to helping clients find solutions to complex issues by explaining the various options available to them, and providing information in a reliable, caring, and responsive manner. Nancy offers house calls for elderly or disabled clients, and can arrange off-site meetings. A 20-year Ramsey resident, Nancy received her bachelor’s degree from Rider University and her JD from Washington College of Law at American University. She has been licensed since 1990, Nancy E. Saccente, Esq. and is a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars. In 1996, she launched her own practice, and is based at 442 Broadway in Hillsdale. Nancy is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association, and the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. She has been providing pro bono legal assistance to domestic violence victims through the Bergen County Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project since 1997. Her practice involves residential and commercial transactions, including real estate closings, purchases/sales, and refinancing; land use, including zoning cases that involve variances and/or subdivisions; wills, living wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, and probate; traffic and other municipal court issues; landlord and tenant issues; business purchases and sales; business incorporation or LLC formation; and name changes. For more information, contact Nancy Saccente at (201) 358-8898 or e-mail nesesqpc@aol.com. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and evenings by appointment. full changes. When those changes involve legal Life isNancy of Saccente, Esq. is issues, E. Agnes Broderick Deborah Graske D eborah Graske has been with Abbott & Caserta Realtors for the past six years. Prior to A&C she was with another real estate company. With her many years in the Real Estate business she has consistently been a top performer for her clients. Deborah achieved the New Jersey Assoc of Realtors Circle of Excellence status for the last three years. Deborah has been an Abbott & Caserta top performer, winning numerous company awards and was the company MVP for 2009. Deborah believes in giving 110% to her clients and tailors her marketing plans to strategically showcase each home individually. Call her today to discuss all of your real estate needs at 201-679-4075 or 201-447-6600 x308. Previously working in the medical field, Agnes Broderick has been with Abbott & Caserta Realtors for over 5 years and hit the ground running! Winning Rookie of the Year her first year in the real estate, her success continues and she has flourished in this business. Her overwhelming sense of care and concern for her clients is apparent in her repeat and referral business. Agnes takes great pride in her hard work and accomplishments and has consistently achieved her goals. Call her today to discuss all of your real estate needs at 201-914-5036 or 201-447-6600 x329 or visit her wesite at www.AgnesBroderick.com “These two women are incredibly special”, said Robert Abbott, Owner of Abbott & Caserta Realtors. “They are knowledgeable, professional and do a fantastic job whether working with buyers or sellers. We are so proud to have them as part of our organization.” www.njhouse.com oyce Traina runs an institution of higher education with a faculty of 100 and a student body of more than 1000, and loves the challenges as well as the successes she faces on a daily basis. As dean of academics for Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus (previously the HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences), she is responsible for the smooth operation of the health-related careers school, which has seen an enrollment increase of 30 percent since receiving college accreditation in 2008. “I find higher education enjoyable. It’s touching the lives of so many individuals, helping them improve and develop careers,” says Traina, who holds an MBA and a law degree from Seton Hall University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership. Traina has been in higher education for 30 years, the last 20 with Eastwick, and is most proud of Eastwick’s degree-granting license from the NJ Commission on Higher Education. The school offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Sonography, Allied Health and Registered Nursing. The challenging curriculum allows students to earn a college degree in as little as 15 months. The school also offers diplomas in Medical Assisting and Licensed Practical Nursing. The curriculum, coupled with a wide array of services - career counseling, resume review, and a professional development course – are all geared towards ensuring graduates achieve their career goals. The school boasts an enviable 88 percent retention and placement rate, Traina points out, and attracts Joyce Traina is at the helm of Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus J employers’ first job listings not only because of the quality of its graduates, but also because it does not charge a placement fee to either employer or graduate. In addition to curriculum development and implementation, Traina is responsible for the quality of instruction and faculty development, and has instituted quarterly in-house workshops to maintain a high level of teacher performance. Ever concerned with student achievement, she has coordinated the implementation of a system of academic advisement for at-risk students. At the other end of the spectrum, the college has organized a chapter of the honor society Alpha Beta Kappa; the first 12 students were inducted in July, with 26 qualifying for the current quarter. Because students’ backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, everyone starts with a required freshman seminar, which includes a review of basic skills, time management and test taking skills. Varied methods are used in all courses to account for differing learning styles. All students also participate in community service, either by volunteering for a health fair or blood pressure clinic or by lending a hand on a project, such as a food or toy drive. Eastwick College’s accreditation allows its students to apply for state TAG grants and federal PELL Joyce Traina tuition grants –– many qualify for both at the same time. Loan programs, such as NJ Class and Direct Loans, often pick up what the other programs don’t provides personalized financial aid assistance. To learn more about Eastwick College, call 201cover, and vocational or unemployment benefits may even cover part of the tuition. The financial aid 327-8877, visit eastwickcollege.com or stop by the office staff meets with every incoming student and campus at 10 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey.