Faculty & Staff

The faculty and administrators of Bridges Academy are bright, passionate educators with diverse interests and a commitment to the success of twice exceptional (2e) learners. Each faculty member is accomplished in his/her subject area and receives on-going training under the guidance of Dr. Susan Baum, Bridges’ Director of Professional Development. Dr. Baum is acknowledged nationally and internationally as an expert in 2e education. Faculty also participates in professional development at many levels throughout the year including monthly in-service sessions and lengthier workshops prior to and after the academic school year. They attend and often present at local, state and national conferences addressing giftedness, learning differences and the social/emotional needs of our population. They also participate in educational seminars presented by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).

Bridges’ on-site Educational Therapist is board certified by the Association of Educational Therapists. The school psychologist is a licensed, clinical Ph.D. with more than 12 years of experience working with twice exceptional students.

Staff Directory

Contact Bridges Academy at:

    Bridges Academy
    3921 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
    Studio City, CA 91604
    818-506-1091
    Fax 818-506-8094
    E-Mail info@bridges.edu


For general information or for admissions forms, e-mail info@bridges.edu or admissions@bridges.edu.

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Oscar Alvarez

M.S. Support Staff

Carmen Arreola

Technology Curriculum Coordinator, M.S. Media Technology Teacher

Laura Bahr

M.S. Math

Susan Baum
Director of Professional Development

Jim Berkowitz
High School Social Studies, Film

Barry Blonsky
Athletic Director, Fitness

Jim Bowers

Technology Director, H.S. Media Technology Teacher

Eileen Brennan

Director of Advancement


Connie Condos
M.S. Art

Tracy Doucette
H.S. Biological Sciences & Chemistry

Marcy Dann, M.A. BCET
Educational Therapist

Johnny Duda

M.S. Math

MidMiddledle School Math

Michael Ellis

6th & 7th Grade Humanities

6th & 7th Grade Humanities

Sharon Greene

6th & 7th Grade Humanities

Lori Hardy
Office Manager

Garth Herzberg
Music

Greg Kaczynski

M.S. Assistant Science Teacher

Jena Knox
H.S. Math

Doug Lenzini
Director of Admissions

Jennifer Martin

Director of College Guidance

Stuart Matranga
8th Grade English & History

Caroline Maxwell
H.S. Art

Sherry Minkowski
Upper School Director

Yoko Miyamoto
Japanese

Pilar Munoz
Spanish

Cynthia Novak

Middle School Director

Lesli Preuss

School Psychologist

Sally Anne Rosenberg
H.S. Math

Carl Sabatino
Head of School

Pat Sciortino

M.S. Drama, H.S. Drama

Anna Schaerf
Assistant to the Head; Registrar, P.E., Yearbook

Irwin Shubert
11th & 12th Grade English

Ryan Siebrasse
M.S. Science

Iain Tyson

H.S. Physical Sciences

Anthony Vo

Business Manager

Beth Wasserman
College Counselor

Chris Wiebe

H.S. English & Drama

Kyle Wittlin
Music

Gregory Zlotin
H.S. Humanities