Mammography Positioning Workshop

Miranda has been a registered radiologic technologist for 19 years, specializing in mammography for over 17 years. She has spent the last 10 years as the Mammography Quality Assurance Manager at a multi-location imaging center in the Kansas City Metro area. As part of her responsibilities she provided initial training to technologists cross training in mammography. Miranda is passionate about teaching all things mammography from proper positioning to proper QC and how to understand the when’s, why’s and how’s of efficient mammography work flow. Currently Miranda is working as a mammographer for Truman Medical Center where she continues to provide initial training into the mammography modality.

Cheryl Seastrand has over 25 years of experience as a Breast Imaging Specialist. As a registered Mammographer and Breast Sonographer, Cheryl is committed to providing high quality development and delivery of education and training in Breast Imaging. She was on the ARRT Breast Sonography Practice Analysis Advisory Committee and has worked with additional professional affiliations on Mammography projects. Cheryl has a proven history of providing accurate, rational analysis and implementation of regulatory compliance and accreditation. Cheryl works extensively with breast imaging facilities nationally by providing competency assessment and recommended improvements to enhance breast imaging programs. 

Though Cheryl Seastrand is an ARRT committee member, by binding contract, Cheryl cannot reveal in whole or in part any ARRT's copyrighted questions or any other insider information about the ARRT's examinations or assessments. The ARRT does not review, evaluate, or endorse review courses, activities, materials, or products and this disclaimer should not be construed as an endorsement the ARRT.

Olive Peart is the program chair with the radiologic technology program at Fortis College, Maryland.

Ms. Peart completed her Master of Science degree in education at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and has been an educator for over sixteen (16) years. She is an experienced mammography lecturer who regularly presents mammography and other radiography-related topics at seminars throughout the United States and Canada plus internationally via webinars. She is a published author. Her articles have appeared in Radiologic Technology, Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologist.  She has also published a number of mammography text books and one general radiography text with McGraw-Hill Education. These are Lange Q & A Mammography Examination, 3rd Edition, a mammography question and answer review book; Lange Radiographic Positioning Flashcards, 1st Edition, a projection reference guide for radiographic procedures; Mammography & Breast Imaging Prep, 1st Edition,  a comprehensive breast imaging textbook; and Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just the Facts. 

Estella holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and a Master of Health Administration, with a concentration in Management in Leadership, from the University of La Verne. Estella has been an active technologist since 1996. Estella has served in various roles such as Staff Technologist, Mammography Coordinator, Director of Specialty Services – Cancer Program, Assistant Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Mammography Operations Consultant, Adjunct Professor for Radiologic Technology Program, and has written several ASRT approved CEU courses in Mammography. Recently, Estella has led the installation and implementation of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis in her practice, making it only the third organization in Southern California to offer this new technology. Estella’s comprehensive knowledge of Mammography and its operational challenges, combined with her engaging speaking style, will make this seminar both enjoyable and beneficial. 

Pamela Fulmer, has extensive experience in mammography from positioning techniques to accreditation preparation to information technology. Her background includes working with companies such as Xerox, Hologic, Agfa, Kodak and Carestream in research and development with mammography products. She has been on the design team for improvements on film, mammography systems, and workstations. She has given mammography seminars across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Pam participated as a Positioning Lab Leader in the Quality, Care and Commitment seminars with Louise Miller. She has edited the book, “Mammography Quality Control-The Why and How Book” by Cal Myers, PhD and produced the movie, “Quality Control for the Technologist”. 

Pam is a past president of the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists. She served as the Mammography Delegate for the 2015-2016 term for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. She has donated hours to the American Society of Radiologic Technology leading mammography positioning classes and seminars. Pam has also donated time to the Indian Health Services to provide mammography classes for the Federal Health Program for American Indians.

Pam lives in Independence, Missouri. She has two daughters that live nearby and six grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with them and being their “Noni”. She is a member of the Board of Directors at a local historical Victorian Mansion and gives tours of the house. She loves to bead and make jewelry.