Board of Directors

S.E.S.A.M.E. Founder and Board Member Mary Ann Werner

S.E.S.A.M.E. was founded by a courageous woman who had the courage to take a stand and make it count! Mary Ann's concern about educator sexual abuse began with the 1991 disclosures by family members. Since that time, her tireless efforts have touched more lives than she could possibly count.Ms. Werner has testified at several New York state legislative public hearings, presented at various national conferences, and authored chapters in: The Psychology of Sexual Victimization, A Handbook, edited by Michele Paludi; and, Dear Teacher, If You Only Knew, edited by John Seryak. Her comments on educator sexual abuse have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines across the country. S.E.S.A.M.E. salutes Mary Ann Werner-- she made a difference by deciding to act!