Bertschi School
La Verne Chen is an experienced music educator with a focus on elementary music instruction. Currently serving as the Elementary Music Specialist at Bertschi School since August 2017, La Verne has previously held similar roles at The Giddens School from July 2014 to June 2016, and at the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle from September 2007 to June 2013. La Verne began a career in music education as a Music Specialist with New Haven Unified School District from August 2002 to June 2007. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University (2000-2002) and a Bachelor's degree in Music and Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley (1995-1999).
Bertschi School
OUR MISSION Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community. OUR VALUES Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability. OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities, and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.