Aucocisco School proudly announces the appointment of Teresa Berkowitz as our new Executive Director effective July 1, 2024.
With 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Teresa Berkowitz has established herself as an effective leader. During her tenure as Chief Operating Officer at Pine Tree Society, she spearheaded unprecedented growth in programs and services, elevating their quality and extending their reach. Teresa's unwavering dedication to education is evident through her involvement in special education and assistive technology advisory committees for the Maine Department of Education, where she contributed both as a service provider and as a parent. Before relocating to Maine, she directed a program aimed at building capacity and elevating the standard of early childhood education in San Francisco.
Rachel Knight, Board President shared, “Aucocisco School Board of Directors are beyond excited to announce that Ms. Berkowitz will join us as our new Executive Director. Her extensive experience in finance, revenue growth, and innovation will bolster the school's capabilities, ensuring continued success in meeting the educational needs of Maine students from elementary through high school. Ms. Berkowitz's leadership will guide Aucocisco in expanding its services, strengthening community partnerships, and fostering a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.”
Aucocisco School is a nonprofit, co-ed, Special Purpose Private School and learning center which serves students of all ages whose unique learning needs have not been met in traditional academic environments. Since 1994, Aucocisco School has equipped diverse learners with the skills and strategies necessary for success. The school continues to build lasting relationships with like-minded professionals, community organizations, schools and school systems with the ultimate goal of providing students with specific skills, strategies for learning, and success in academic endeavors.
Join us in welcoming Teresa Berkowitz as the new Executive Director of Aucocisco School. Teresa can be reached at tberkowitz@aucociscoschool.org or at LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/teresaberkowitz/
For inquiries, visits, or educational testing referrals, please contact us at (207) 773-7323 or email, info@aucociscoschool.org.