Positive Education Program
Susan Berger serves as the Chief External Relations Officer at Positive Education Program since February 2000. Prior to this role, Susan held several positions, including Senior Development Officer at Cleveland Clinic from January 1997 to January 2000, and Consultant for Political Fundraising Consulting during 1996. Additional experience includes Capital Campaign Manager for Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Northeast Ohio Finance Director for Lee Fisher Attorney General Campaign, and Vice President at United Way overseeing major accounts in the NY metro region. Early career experience includes fundraising at United Way of the Capital Area from 1988 to 1991. Susan holds a B.A. in Economics and English from Kenyon College, attained between 1981 and 1985.
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Positive Education Program
Dr. Nicholas Hobbs, the architect of Re-ED philosophy that guides PEP, once wrote that young people have a “tremendous desire to learn and to do well.” At PEP, we take that sentiment to heart and build upon the existing strengths of children and families, helping them replace self-defeating beliefs and behaviors with resiliency, knowledge, communication skills and confidence. PEP teacher-counselors develop trusting relationships with young people that help them heal, grow and ultimately thrive. PEP embraces an organizational mindset – The Sanctuary Model – that fosters therapeutic environments where supportive relationships can blossom. Also, as a Phase 1 certified NMT site through The ChildTrauma Academy, PEP is committed to understanding and overcoming the significant trauma and chronic stress experienced by many of the children we serve. As one of Ohio’s largest non-profit agencies committed to children, PEP positively impacts the lives of more than 2,500 children and their families each year. Founded in 1971, PEP provides services in the following areas: Integrated Special Education & Mental Health; Early Childhood; Autism; Community Support; and Consultation & Training. PEP operates many programs including six PEP Day Treatment Centers, PEP Early Childhood Plus, PEP Assist and PEP Connections.