Bridges Academy: Educating the twice-exceptional
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Kim Vargas, MS - Special Education 

Kim Vargas received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. She began her teaching career as a bilingual first grade teacher, before leaving to study under noted Gifted and Talented expert, Dr. Barbara Clark at California State University, Los Angeles, where she completed her Master’s Degree in Special Education for the Gifted and Talented. Kim taught in the South Pasadena Unified School District as the visiting teacher for students requiring in-home educational services. Over the years, Kim provided differentiated high school courses to accommodate the unique needs of her students, which ensured their academic success and satisfied credit requirements. She recently returned to Cal Poly University, Pomona to acquire a special education teaching credential for mild to moderate learning disabilities. In addition to her work in admissions and outreach at Bridges Academy, Kim is the site administrator for the 2e Center. Her son Douglas is a Bridges Academy graduate, class of 2011.
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Susan Baum, Ph.D.
Director of The 2e Center for Research and Professional Development
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Robin Schader, Ph.D.
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Jann Leppien, Ph.D.
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E. Jean Gubbins, Ph.D.

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These famous people were all thought to be twice exceptional. They were brilliant in their fields and made great contributions to society in spite of their challenges.
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We are devoted to the social, intellectual and creative growth of 2e students.  After all, we could be teaching some of this generation’s greatest minds.
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  • Home
  • Mission
    • Philosophy
  • School
    • Phoenix Program: 4-6
    • Da Vinci Middle School Prep Program: 7/8
    • Da Vinci College Prep Program: 9-12 >
      • H.S. Program Overview
      • H.S. Student-Driven Learning Program (Badges)
      • High School Curriculum
      • H.S. Support
      • College Guidance
      • Gap Year Programs
      • H.S. Course Descriptions
    • Enrichment & Electives >
      • Performing Arts
      • Robotics
    • Sports Program
    • Bridges Student-Parent Handbook
    • Bridges Academy Online Courses
  • Giving
    • Annual Giving
    • Major Gift Campaigns
    • Matching Gift Program
    • Other Giving Opportunies
    • Arts & Engineering
  • Admissions
    • Financial
    • Icons
  • Community
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Alumni Association
    • Parent Association
    • Events >
      • Gala
      • Decathlon
      • Halloween Carnival
    • Parent Alumni Association
  • Visit
  • Calendar
    • Alma
    • School Calendar
  • 2e Center
  • Grad School
  • 2e News
  • COVID-19