Mrs. Ricky Gaerman

Mrs. Ricky Gaerman is committed to developing a dynamic, student-centered, and positive learning environment where students grow, progress, reflect, and ultimately thrive as learners, young adults, and citizens of the modern world. While Mrs. Gaerman is uniquely skilled at adapting research-based pedagogies to help students with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning differences meet their short and long term academic goals, she is equally passionate about creating opportunities for students of all levels to develop and refine their academic selves. Mrs. Gaerman holds a dual bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Brooklyn College (CUNY) and a master’s degree in literacy and learning differences from Teacher’s College Columbia University. Mrs. Gaerman is currently enrolled in Azrieli’s Executive Doctoral Program in Leadership in Jewish Education. Mrs. Gaerman attended the Harvard Principal’s Center and Hidden Sparks trainings. She has years of experience working with students in both clinical and school settings, including HAFTR Middle School and Columbia University’s Dean Hope Center for Educational Services. Courses: Intro to Psychology