SUPPORT STAFF  

In addition to first-rate faculty, EB offers a wide range of support services to students.

Lower School Counselor

Betsy Cory has many years of experience counseling elementary school-aged children. She offers counseling on the many issues, big and small, that children face.

Learning Specialist

Ron Malek, our learning specialist, evaluates children for learning differences and works with children who have been diagnosed with learning differences to strengthen their reading skill, math and study skills. He acts as an advocate for children having academic or behavioral difficulties and provides year-to-year follow-through for their classroom teachers.  He also consults with parents who wish to discuss concerns about their child’s learning profile.  Experience:  He has 12 years of teaching experience serving mildly disabled students in several urban public school districts.  He holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Special Education.  Should you have any concerns regarding your child’s progress, please contact Ron and he will assist you in any way he can.

ESL

Kristine Nelson works with English language learners. Fluent in both English and French, she brings her years of experience teaching ESL to her individual work with students. Kristine is currently completing a Ph.D. in Education.

Soutien

Nadine Morrisette, who also teaches third grade, offers individual  support for Lower School students whose level of proficiency in French is affecting their progress in their classes. Valérie Bishop offers soutien at the Middle School

Middle School Counseling and High School placement advising

Douglas Gostlin, the Lower and Middle School Guidance Counselor and the High School Placement Counselor is available for drop-in counseling.  He also works with students to help them identify their areas of greatest interest and choose a high school where they will thrive. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a credentialed school counselor. Douglas offers individual, educational, academic and group counseling.  He also consults with parents in regard to questions and/or concerns about their child’s social and emotional development.