About Rhoda Bernard
Lifelong mission of access to the arts and arts education
As an educator, consultant, program leader, researcher, scholar, workshop facilitator, and presenter, I strive to make the arts and arts education a meaningful part of every person's life.
Ever since my high school arts programs were eliminated due to Proposition 2 1/2, I have been on a mission to ensure that ALL people have access to the arts and arts education.
Renowned expert with vast experience
I am an internationally recognized expert in accessible arts education for all students in all contexts.
I have spent more than 20 years:
- creating and leading direct service arts education programs for people with disabilities of all ages;
- developing and sharing pedagogical frameworks and tools for all educators to increase the accessibility of their teaching;
- teaching pre-service and in-service educators
- conducting, writing, and sharing research- and practice-based publications
- collaborating with individuals, organizations, and program leaders on accessibility and education
and much more!
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Background
Doctor of Education, Learning and Teaching, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Master of Education, Arts in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Music, academic honors, Jazz Voice, New England Conservatory
Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Government, Harvard University
Founder, Conservatory Lab Charter School, Boston
Chair, Music Education, Boston Conservatory
Founding Managing Director, Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education
Assistant Chair, Music Education Department, Berklee
*Educator*Researcher*Scholar*Program Architect and Leader*