Brenda Richardson

Brenda Richardson

CO/Caseworker & Discharge Planning Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Superintendent at Greater Lawrence Technical School

  • Education

    • Rivier College

      1996 - 1998
      Master of Education (MEd) Counseling Psychology
    • Boston College

      1989 - 1991
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu

  • Experience

    • Middlesex Sheriff's Office

      Nov 1992 - Oct 1999
      CO/Caseworker & Discharge Planning Coordinator

      Served as Corrections Officer/Case Worker and Discharge Planning Coordinator at the Middlesex County House of Correction.

    • Lawrence High School

      Oct 1999 - Oct 2001
      High School Counselor
    • Greater Lowell Technical High School

      Oct 2001 - Jul 2019
      School Counselor/Vocational Guidance Counselor

      School Counselor in a Regional Vocational-Technical High School, meeting the Academic, Personal/Social and Workplace Readiness needs of a racially and culturally diverse population of students in Grades 9-12

    • Greater Lawrence Technical School

      Jul 2019 - now

      Developing and expanding high quality Career Technical Education programs to increase access and opportunities for high school students and adult learners. Establishing partnerships with community and industry leaders to ensure the school educates students for future opportunities. Responsible for the oversight and administration of the School Counseling and School Nursing Departments, as well as all aspects of Admissions & Enrollment. Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Investigator, McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison and DCF Foster Care Point of Contact. Co-chair of MAVA Admissions Director's Group. Chaired the COVID Team, coordinating efforts to return to in-person learning and ensuring adherence to all related health and safety guidelines

      • Assistant Superintendent

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Director of Admissions and Counseling

        Jul 2019 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification

    • NSPRA 2024-2025 New Professionals Academy

      NSPRA
      Aug 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • CTE Administrator Level I

      NOCTI
      Oct 2023
    • Wellness Champion and Certified Yoga Teacher

      Breathe For Change
      May 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Supervisor/Director (Guidance Director)

      Massachusetts Department of Education
    • Vocational Guidance Counselor

      Massachusetts Department of Education
    • Director Of Pupil Personnel

      Massachusetts Department of Education
      Feb 2023
    • CTE Administrator Level 2

      NOCTI
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brenda Richardson
      MARC Jr. Certificate of Excellence Award Massachusetts School Counselors Association May 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Committee Member - Fitness for a Cure

      Issued by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Nov 2011
      St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAssociated with Brenda Richardson