First, I am not Karen. I am Ted.
These are the professionals that run Carlbrook. Grant, Justin and I think John have real life experiences as students in Emotional Growth schools. I checked these men out completely before I sent my kid there. They are commited and want the school to work. My kid did not have any problems with any of these people. Like I said in my earlier post, I wasn't on board completely until it was time to say goodbye to Carlbrook. It was a positive experience for all of us.
The Board of Regents
Glenn F. Bender, A.B., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean of Academics
With a Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College and a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Philosophy and Educational Policy Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Bender brings extensive academic and administrative experience to the Board of Regents. During a 25 year career in secondary and higher education, he has served as Dean of Academics and Dean of Admissions at the Academy at Swift River in Massachusetts, Director of Academics at Cascade School in California, Director of Admissions at Blue Ridge School in Virginia, and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
Tim Brace, B.A., M.C.
Dean of Students
Mr. Brace has truly inspired a generation of students through his vision, innovation and educational leadership. During his distinguished career over the past 25 years, he has served as Headmaster or Executive Director at several secondary boarding schools, including Mt. Bachelor Academy in Oregon and the Academy at Swift River in Massachusetts. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with young people and their families that is virtually unmatched, Mr. Brace holds a Bachelor of Arts from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Counseling from Arizona State University.
Jonathan Gurney, B.A., M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Dean of Alumni
Mr. Gurney, who received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work degrees from Indiana University, has 18 years experience working with children and their families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker he worked as an Outpatient Family Therapist before serving as the Program Director of a dual inpatient/outpatient adolescent program during his tenure at the Charter Behavioral Health organization. Most recently, Mr. Gurney served as Clinical Director of a licensed wilderness program for adolescents in the Pacific Northwest, where he was responsible for oversight of all clinical services.
John C. Henson, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Dean of Administration
Mr. Henson, who holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University, began his career at Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., where he was promoted to Associate Vice-President of the investment banking firm. After passing the CPA exam, Mr. Henson was hired as Treasurer, and later served as Controller, of Steeltec, LLC, an Atlanta-based manufacturing company, where he was responsible for the firm?s accounting and audit review procedures, financial analysis and reporting, inventory management, and network administration.
Matthew Lovell, B.A., M.A., L.M.F.T
Dean of Advising
Mr. Lovell received his Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric from the University of California at Berkeley, and his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University.A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Adjunct Professor at National University, Mr. Lovell has taught courses in child development and family therapy and has nearly 20 years of clinical counseling experience both in the public and private sectors.His former positions include Program Supervisor at Franklin House, Mental Health Specialist at Herrick Hospital, Program Director at Cascade School, and private practice Family Therapist.
Justin J. Merritt, B.S., M.A. candidate, J.D.
Dean of Faculty
Mr. Merritt graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado and went on to study at Harvard University, Columbia University and the Université Paris I-Sorbonne. In addition to general jurisprudence, his scholarship has included the fields of economics, negotiation and dispute resolution, and organization management. With work experience at several law firms and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Merritt received his Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and is a candidate for a Master of Arts in Education from Columbia University.
R. Grant Price, B.A., M.A.
Executive Director
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina, Mr. Price earned his Master of Arts degree from California State University, focusing on the study and analysis of various educational models. Prior to Carlbrook, Mr. Price worked as a Certified Educational Consultant in Columbia, SC, where he evaluated hundreds of educational programs, conducted individual student evaluations and assessments, and identified appropriate educational environments for students. He is a former member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association.
