The Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School

Mrs. Bushey comes to BArT with over 20 years of service in the public school system in Berkshire County, including positions at Adams-Cheshire, Mt. Greylock and Taconic, where she has worked in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll. She also worked at the Berkshire Farm for Boys. She has completed college courses in computers, accounting and business. Originally from Long Island, she moved to North Adams in 1984, where she raised two sons. Importantly, Mrs. Bushey is a new grandmother and is enjoying spending time with her granddaughter.

Ms. Dunn retired in 1999 from her previous position as an Administrative Assistant with a local accounting firm to pursue her artistic career. Her specialty is landscape painting and includes works on canvas, feathers, leaves and wood objects. She also sculpts figurines with polymer clay. After her short hiatus from office-life, she joined BArT in June of 2005. Her multitasking ability is key to keeping the Main Office in order.

Erin Egan, LICSW, joined the staff at the start of this academic year. Previously, she was Youth Substance Abuse Coordinator for the Brien Center's Child and Adolescent division, a program that she founded in 2005. This county-wide program provides assessment, intervention, and treatment to adolescents with substance abuse issues. Services range from school-based prevention, education, and screening, to outpatient services, including assessment, treatment and intensive addiction treatment. A licensed clinical social worker, Erin is trained in individual, group, and family therapy. She has experience in the treatment of substance abuse and mental-health issues, having previously worked with both child and adult populations in various settings, from hospitals to outpatient clinics. She has sat on numerous boards and committees within the Northern Berkshire community, including her six-year term as board president of Berkshire Nursing Families. Erin received her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York City, her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Kent State University in Kent Ohio, and has studied psychology at the London Center in South Kensington, London.

John LeClair, Facility Supervisor

Mr LeClair's biography is forthcoming.

Ms. Nottke's biography is forthcoming.

For 15 years Barbara Robertson was the Director of Education at the Williams College Museum. She was also the founding director of Kidspace at Mass MoCA, where she created and oversaw programs and exhibitions. In addition to many years in the fields of arts and education, Barbara brings to BArT four years of admissions work at Williams College and three years of chairing the board of directors for Greylock A Better Chance, a programs that brings undeserved youth of color to Williamstown for a residential, college preparatory high school experience.  Barbara has a BA degree in Studio Art and Education from Hampshire College.

Ms. Schaffer has a background in human services, community advocacy and small business management / proprietorship. She attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, working towards a degree in Sociology. She has twelve years experience providing counseling/advocacy for community families and disabled adults. As a Family Support Coordinator, she attended statewide forums for special education reform. Ms. Schaffer also facilitated countywide workshops and support groups for parents of disabled children and Social Security Disability benefits. Additionally, she has developed and written community newsletters.

Ms. Skidmore's biography is forthcoming.