Dear Heritage Academy Faculty,

I am pleased to announce that Mr Brandon Bernard has joined the Heritage Academy leadership team as the Special Education Director. He will report to Kim Ellsworth and will work out of the office with the admin team in Downtown Mesa, as well as travel to all of our campuses to oversee and assist our Special Education programs.

Brandon Bernard currently holds his Principal, K-12 Certificate and a Mild/Moderate Teaching Certificate.  He has earned a Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona University as well as St. Bonaventure University along with earning his Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY at Fredonia.  Prior to joining Heritage, Mr. Bernard served as a special education teacher in both the co-taught and resource settings.  In addition to his teaching experience, Mr. Bernard has also served as a Special Education Department Chair and a Special Education Instructional Coach supporting both teachers and scholars in a variety of class settings.

Mr. Bernard will bring experience and passion to the Special Education programs across our schools. Please join me in welcoming Brandon to the Heritage family of schools.

Regards,

Jared Taylor
Chairman
Heritage Academy Schools