Major Product/SVS:
Free comprehensive early childhood education for low-income children
Favorite Business Publication:
Head Start Bureau Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Making crafts; Interior decorating; Spending time with her grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Sociology, Vanderbilt University (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association; National Association for the Education of Young Children; National Association for College Professionals
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Bergholz has worked as a supervisor for curricula development for Head Start programs; psychotherapist; drug, alcohol and crisis counselor; and suicidologist. Ms. Bergholz offers regional and national public speaking on mental health, behavioral health and children with special needs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all mental health services; Screening and evaluating children for special education in public schools; Teaching educators in special education as an adjunct professor; Conducting adult education classes