Meet the Team

Keri Borzello
Head of Schools
Keri Borzello's career has spanned nearly 25 years through various roles in independent schools throughout California, including teacher, coach, admissions director, development officer, marketing director, principal, and head of school.
Keri has a B. A. from UCLA and an Ed.M. in School Leadership from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. In addition, Keri graduated from the prestigious National Association of Independent School Fellowship Program for Aspiring School Heads. Keri has presented both domestically and internationally on topics including Strategies and Best Practices to Help Students with Learning Differences and ADHD Achieve Success, Factors Affecting Special Education Teachers’ Feelings of Burnout and Perceptions of Mindfulness-based Practices to Build Social and Emotional Competence, The Benefit of a Multimodal Education, and Inclusion in Faith-Based Schools.Most recently, Keri was part of a research team at Harvard University investigating the impact of teacher preparation strategies and was invited to serve as a facilitator for professional development programs offered by Harvard's Principal Center.
Outside of school, Keri enjoys spending time with her partner, Kristine, their two boys, Ethan and Henry, and their two dogs, Monkey and Pinchy. Keri’s interests also include watching baseball, hiking, and traveling.
Head of Schools
Keri Borzello's career has spanned nearly 25 years through various roles in independent schools throughout California, including teacher, coach, admissions director, development officer, marketing director, principal, and head of school.
Keri has a B. A. from UCLA and an Ed.M. in School Leadership from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. In addition, Keri graduated from the prestigious National Association of Independent School Fellowship Program for Aspiring School Heads. Keri has presented both domestically and internationally on topics including Strategies and Best Practices to Help Students with Learning Differences and ADHD Achieve Success, Factors Affecting Special Education Teachers’ Feelings of Burnout and Perceptions of Mindfulness-based Practices to Build Social and Emotional Competence, The Benefit of a Multimodal Education, and Inclusion in Faith-Based Schools.Most recently, Keri was part of a research team at Harvard University investigating the impact of teacher preparation strategies and was invited to serve as a facilitator for professional development programs offered by Harvard's Principal Center.
Outside of school, Keri enjoys spending time with her partner, Kristine, their two boys, Ethan and Henry, and their two dogs, Monkey and Pinchy. Keri’s interests also include watching baseball, hiking, and traveling.
Seattle Administration
Seattle Faculty and Staff
Los Angeles-Based Management and Operational Support
![]() Chris Wiebe
Assoc. Head & Dir. of Coordinated Programs & Services 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. |
![]() 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. |
![]() 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. |
![]() Shane Brennan
Business Office shane.brennan@bridges.edu Shane Brennan has worked as an instructor and administrator at Bridges Academy since 2012. |
![]() Susan Baum
Director of the Bridges 2e Center susan.baum@bridges.edu Dr. Susan Baum served on the NAGC Board of Directors and is a Past President and Founder of the Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students. |
![]() Robin Schader
Member, Bridges Board of Trustees robin.schader@bridges.edu Dr. Robin Schader received her Ph.D. from UConn. Her work focuses on talent development, particularly with respect to the role of parents. |
![]() Jann Leppien
2e Center Executive Board Member Dr. Jann Leppien is an instructor at Bridges Graduate School and formerly was an associate professor at Whitworth. She received her Ph.D. at UConn. |
![]() Kayla Waesche
Admissions Associate kayla.waesche@bridges.edu Kayla Waesche has worked in education and film production in Los Angeles. |
![]() Peter Godwin
Member, Bridges Board of Trustees peter.godwin@bridges.edu Peter Godwin is an attorney for start-up technology and telecommunications ventures. His son started at Bridges in the Phoenix program and graduated in 2019. |
![]() Ellen Rosen
Chair, Board of Trustees ellen.rosen@bridges.edu Ellen Rosen is an attorney and pro photographer who has served as chair of the Board since 2014. One of her children graduated from Bridges in 2016. |