Question 1

Reveta Franklin Bower

Accepted Answer

Ms. Bowers is the former Administrator and Head of School for The Center for Early Education in Los Angeles, a consultant,  and serves as chair of Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children use technology responsibly, safely, and effectively.

Question 2

Max Brooks

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Mr. Brooks is an internationally known author and speaker about his firsthand experience growing up with dyslexia. He is also a Park Century parent.

Question 3

Letter from Search Committee Co-Chairs

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Dear Park Century School Community:  On behalf of the entire Search Committee, we want to thank everyone who participated in the survey and interviews conducted by consultant Doreen Oleson about the attributes and competencies you hope to see in the next Head of School for Park Century.  Your comments and feedback were critical to the development of a Position Statement which will guide the recruitment process. Applications from internal and external candidates are now being accepted with a submission deadline of July 16th, 2021. ​ In the coming months, as we move ahead in the search process, we are committed to keeping you informed about our progress. Today we are launching our Head of School Search page to include the final Position Statement, a list of Search Committee members, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions and background about our consultant. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. ​ We hope to include as many voices as possible from the community throughout the selection process.  We look forward to hearing from you with any suggestions or comments you would like to share.  ​ There are two ways you can provide ongoing input.  First, if you have a candidate you would like to recommend for consideration, please email: doreenoleson@gmail.com.  Second, if you would like to communicate directly with members of the Search Committee with suggestions, questions or thoughts, you can reach us through a new confidential email box at:  searchcommittee@parkcenturyschool.org. ​ Thank you for your support and continued participation in this important endeavor for the future our School.   Bess Feilder (P’06, Trustee) 				Helen Hartuang (P’05, Trustee) Board Vice President						Board President  Search Committee Co-Chair

Question 4

Jamie Lee Curtis

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Ms. Curtis is an actress, author, and former PCS parent.

Question 5

Rita Eichenstein, Ph.D."

Accepted Answer

Dr. Eichenstein specializes in pediatric neuropsychological evaluations, testing for learning disabilities and ADHD, and accommodating children with learning differences and ADHD.

Question 6

Leah Ellenberg, Ph.D., M.D."

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Dr. Ellenberg specializes in clinical neuropsychology.

Question 7

Dr. Audrey Griesbach

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Dr. Griesbach’s practice is devoted entirely to the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children with a wide variety of neuro-developmental disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, developmental and cognitive delays, learning differences like ADHD, and other behavioral disorders. Dr. Griesbach also served on the board of the Westview School for children with learning and emotional challenges and was a founding board member of the WISH Charter Elementary School, which provides inclusive educational opportunities for children with special needs.

Question 8

Karen Hellman-Fried

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Karen Hellman-Fried is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Educational Therapist in Santa Monica, California. Karen holds Master of Arts Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Human Development as well as a Certificate in Educational Therapy. She has a private practice in psychotherapy and is Co-Director of the K&M Center, Inc., a learning center providing educational services to students ranging from four years old to college age.

Question 9

Justin Hunt

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Formerly a member of Park Century's Board of Trustees, Justin’s service on the Board began in 2012, and he was Board President from 2013 to 2017.  He is President of William Walters Company, a real estate investment and management firm, specializing in multi-family properties.  He and his wife, Michelle, are graduates of the University of San Diego and have two children who both attended Park Century School. They currently reside in Jackson, Wyoming.

Question 10

Anthony Jaffe

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Anthony Jaffe is a Managing Director and head of CMBS Origination for J.P. Morgan’s West Coast office in Los Angeles.  He was previously head of CMBS Origination at Credit Suisse and Managing Director of Natixis Real Estate Capital. Before joining Natixis Real Estate Capital, Mr. Jaffe worked at Credit Suisse First Boston and was part of creating the premier real estate finance company on Wall Street at the time.  Additionally, he was one of the pioneering members of Nomura Capital, a leading real estate lender in the United States and a group credited with the application of securitization to commercial real estate finance. Mr. Jaffe is on the Board of Governors for Cedars Sinai Hospital, served as a member of the Park Century Board of Trustees from 2011-2019, is a Philanthropy Honoree at UCLA, and is Founder of the Tom Drysdale Fellowship at NYU where he received his bachelor’s degree.

Question 11

Zeb Little, Ph.D., M.D."

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Dr. Little is a Los Angeles-based psychiatrist.

Question 12

Dr. Jayme Neiman-Kimel

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Dr. Neiman-Kimel is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and leading specialist in neuropsychological assessment for children and young adults. Over the last 20 years, Dr.Neiman-Kimel has built a practice that has provided services to schools and expert witness testimony, and she maintains a private clinical practice.

Question 13

Kelly Priest

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Ms. Priest is an ardent advocate for supporting the social-learning needs of children, teens, and adults. She is the founder of Kelly Priest & Associates, a resource for parents and teachers of children with mild to moderate social learning differences. She is a social-cognitive-development specialist, a faculty trainer, and parent educator.

Question 14

Bruce Savett

Accepted Answer

Mr. Savett is the principal and founder of Granite Peak Partners Inc, a commercial property brokerage firm with headquarters in Santa Barbara. A PCS alumnus, Mr. Savett was the third student enrolled in the school and the son of founding trustee Lou Savett.

Question 15

Bennett Shaywitz, M.D."

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Dr. Shaywitz is a leader in applying functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to understand the neurobiology of reading and dyslexia in children and adults. He is the Charles and Helen Schwab Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology) and the Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.

Question 16

Gail Spindler

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Ms. Spindler had a 45-year career at Park Century beginning as a classroom educator and retiring as Co-Director of the school in 2013.

Question 17

Benjamin Sprague

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Ben Sprague is a PCS alum and son of former Board Chair Marianne Sprague. A former television producer and entertainment executive, Mr. Sprague was recently appointed CEO of the Earl Warren Showgrounds Board of the 19th District Agricultural Association, located in Santa Barbara.

Question 18

Kearney N. Visser Ph.D.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Visser is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in treating children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Visser is trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist.

Question 19

Wendy Wachtell

Accepted Answer

Ms. Wachtell is the President and CEO of the Joseph P. Drown Foundation. The Foundation attempts to reflect directly the interests of founder Joseph Drown, focusing its resources on education, medical and scientific research, community, and health and social services. The Foundation's goal is to assist individuals in becoming successful, self-sustaining, contributing citizens, funding programs that break down barriers preventing a person from continuing to grow and learn.