Renee and Marvin Goldberg
Renee and Marvin Goldberg (see their bios below) provide educational planning services for the Hallowell Center. They work with students age 5 through adult and advise families about:
- Boarding School Admission
- College Admission
- Programs/Schools for Troubled Teens
Boarding School Admission
A boarding school is a 24-hour learning community and offers students an alternative to traditional public or parochial school education. A boarding school may be the right setting for students who:
- Want stronger preparation for college
- Are not challenged in their present school settings
- Have specific and unique talents
- Are gifted and need validation
- May benefit from a gentle nudge towards improving academic skills
- May not 'fit' in a large, impersonal school
There are many boarding schools across the country offering a blend of academic, cultural and social life, and the Goldbergs will recommend schools that match a student’s interests and needs and provide the appropriate support for students with AD/HD. They:
- Evaluate academic records
- Explore a student's skills, interests and talents
- Recommend appropriate schoolsReview applications
- Assist with essays, interviews and visits
- Act as the liaison between family and school
College Advising
Few events in a student’s life have as great an impact as attending college or university. At the same time, gaining admission to college today is extremely difficult. There are more students, too few spaces and the competition is intense. The decision can be overwhelming and the process stressful. The Goldbergs begin with a planning session to assess strengths and determine current and future educational goals. Then, they will work with a student and family to develop an appropriate admissions strategy which includes:
- College selectio
- Application, resume and essay revie
- Coaching for interview
- Overseeing the application process
- Working with college admissions officers
This personalized approach to college admissions will:
- Reduce student and family stress
- Improve a students chances for admission
- Enhance the college experience
Programs and Schools for Troubled Teens
Students requiring these services simply are not doing well at home and need professional assistance and intervention. There are many programs throughout the country which offer a wide range of services. Parents should be aware that their child needing this type of service might not be a willing participant in the admissions process. The Goldbergs will search for the most appropriate program/school, and will guide support the family through the continuum of services.
Biosketches
Renee LeWinter Goldberg, Ed.D., C.E.P. (Certified Educational Planner)
Renee LeWinter Goldberg is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and received her doctorate from Clark University. She has taught public school and was a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Renee was recently the assistant director of Disability Services at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. At Clark University, she established and created support services for students with learning disabilities. In addition, Dr. Goldberg has lectured throughout the country on services for students with learning disabilities and AD/HD. Renee also collaborates with her husband, Marvin, in their private practice, Educational Options, LLC in Newton and Worcester, MA. She has a special interest in students with learning disabilities and AD/HD.
Marvin Goldberg received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and his master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Marvin began his professional career working with teens. His areas of interest range from working with troubled teens as well as providing advice about college and university selection. He has the ability to bring a student and parent together to discuss the future and move forward. He joined Educational Options, LLC after a successful senior management career in the not-for-profit world. Marvin brings a combination of skill, patience, and sense of humor to the field of educational consulting. The Goldbergs travel extensively through the United States visiting schools, colleges and programs to provide the most up-to-date information for Hallowell Center clients.
