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There is a lot to learn about twice-exceptionality. We all want to be the best parents, educators, and advocates we can be for 2e children. There is often conflicting advice on how to raise and educate a 2e child. What is helpful or productive for one child may not be helpful for another. Sometimes the family needs support as well as the child. It is important to focus on balancing responsibilities and prioritizing and moving between the needs of your children, other family members, and yourself.
2e parents can turn to the internet, therapists, advocates, family, and friends. 2e parents can also turn to the Bridges Academy community. The individuals listed below have a wealth of information that could be useful. Feel free to direct your inquiry to the most appropriate support person below.
2e parents can turn to the internet, therapists, advocates, family, and friends. 2e parents can also turn to the Bridges Academy community. The individuals listed below have a wealth of information that could be useful. Feel free to direct your inquiry to the most appropriate support person below.
Carl Sabatino
Head of School carl.sabatino@bridges.edu Carl Sabatino has served as the Head of School at Bridges since 2005. Prior to that, Carl was Head of the Upper School at Lawrence Woodmere Academy. |
Kim Vargas
2e Center Liaison & Bridges Academy Online kim.vargas@bridges.edu Kim Vargas holds a master’s in special education for the gifted and a special education teaching credential from Cal Poly. Her son graduated from Bridges in 2011. |
Doug Lenzini
Admissions Director doug.lenzini@bridges.edu Doug Lenzini has been admissions director at Bridges Academy since 2001. He also has extensive experience in journalism and the entertainment industry. |
Chris Wiebe
Assistant Head of School chris.wiebe@bridges.edu Dr. Chris Wiebe serves as director of coordinated programs for the Bridges Ed Group, including Bridges Online, 2e Media, 2e Center, and Bridges Grad School. |
Ellen Rosen
Chair, Board of Trustees ellen.rosen@bridges.edu Ellen Rosen is an attorney and professional photographer who has served as chair of the Board since 2014. One of her children graduated from Bridges in 2016. |
Henry Nicols
Dean, Bridges Graduate School henry.nicols@bridges.edu Hank Nicols is a retired adjunct professor from the International Graduate Program for Educators at Buffalo State SUNY. |
Eileen Brennan
Director of Advancement eileen.brennan@bridges.edu Eileen Brennan previously served on the Board of Trustees as Development Committee chair and co-chair of the Board. Her son graduated from Bridges in 2008. |
Heather David
Co-President, Bridges Parent Association parentassociation@bridges.edu Heather David has been part of the Bridges P.A. since 2016, chairing several Bridges events. She is currently serving as P.A. co-president for her second year. |
Anna Schaerf
Director of Counseling Services anna.schaerf@bridges.edu Anna Schaerf earned her MS in counseling, marriage, and family therapy from Cal State-Northridge. She has been at Bridges since 1999. |
Maria Kennedy
Bridges Education Group maria.kennedy@bridges.edu Maria Kennedy received her M.Ed. from Manchester University. A recipient of numerous teaching awards, Maria previously directed the Bridges Phoenix program. |
