Karen Bernanke, M.Ed
Middle and Upper School Director of Academic Services at Brimmer and May- Claim this Profile
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Jorge M. Tobón, MS
Karen is one of the most empathetic and patient educators I've ever met. I transitioned into her classroom from a completely different environment and she helped me gain the tools to be successful. It was an uphill climb but I'm beyond confident that Karen's guidance, instruction and commitment to my success is the reason I'm at this stage in my professional development. The most valuable lesson was grit- sticking with it and being nice to yourself along the way. I'm eternally grateful for those lessons as a young student.
Jacob Siegel
Karen is a great team player, gently balancing her ability to lead a productive discussion and her ability to listen and support ideas from others. Karen is a creative thinker, who makes brain storming a genuine pleasure. She is result-oriented, focusing on a mature and comprehensive end product.
Jorge M. Tobón, MS
Karen is one of the most empathetic and patient educators I've ever met. I transitioned into her classroom from a completely different environment and she helped me gain the tools to be successful. It was an uphill climb but I'm beyond confident that Karen's guidance, instruction and commitment to my success is the reason I'm at this stage in my professional development. The most valuable lesson was grit- sticking with it and being nice to yourself along the way. I'm eternally grateful for those lessons as a young student.
Jacob Siegel
Karen is a great team player, gently balancing her ability to lead a productive discussion and her ability to listen and support ideas from others. Karen is a creative thinker, who makes brain storming a genuine pleasure. She is result-oriented, focusing on a mature and comprehensive end product.
Jorge M. Tobón, MS
Karen is one of the most empathetic and patient educators I've ever met. I transitioned into her classroom from a completely different environment and she helped me gain the tools to be successful. It was an uphill climb but I'm beyond confident that Karen's guidance, instruction and commitment to my success is the reason I'm at this stage in my professional development. The most valuable lesson was grit- sticking with it and being nice to yourself along the way. I'm eternally grateful for those lessons as a young student.
Jacob Siegel
Karen is a great team player, gently balancing her ability to lead a productive discussion and her ability to listen and support ideas from others. Karen is a creative thinker, who makes brain storming a genuine pleasure. She is result-oriented, focusing on a mature and comprehensive end product.
Jorge M. Tobón, MS
Karen is one of the most empathetic and patient educators I've ever met. I transitioned into her classroom from a completely different environment and she helped me gain the tools to be successful. It was an uphill climb but I'm beyond confident that Karen's guidance, instruction and commitment to my success is the reason I'm at this stage in my professional development. The most valuable lesson was grit- sticking with it and being nice to yourself along the way. I'm eternally grateful for those lessons as a young student.
Jacob Siegel
Karen is a great team player, gently balancing her ability to lead a productive discussion and her ability to listen and support ideas from others. Karen is a creative thinker, who makes brain storming a genuine pleasure. She is result-oriented, focusing on a mature and comprehensive end product.
Experience
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Brimmer and May
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle and Upper School Director of Academic Services
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Jul 2020 - Present
Director of Academic Services in Middle and Upper School (Grades 6-12). Member of divisional support teams regarding student academic and social emotional needs. Provide resources to staff and parents and provide guidance and direction regarding student accommodations. In addition I review admissions material and student evaluations, and develop annual school based accommodation plans . I work with faculty to support the implementation of accommodations and guide individual students through targeted instruction and support, particularly in the areas of executive function and learning strategies. I oversee accommodations on standardized testing in partnership with college counselors. In addition I oversee the tutoring program for Middle and Upper School students.
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Education
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1984 - 1988
Boston University
BA, Psychology -
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Lesley University
Certified Advanced Graduate Study, Educational Leadership K-6 -
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Lesley University
Master of Education, Early Childhood Education -
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Lesley University
Master of Education - MEd, Early Childhood Education and Teaching -
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Lesley University
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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