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Linda Nathan, Headmaster
Dr. Linda Nathan has a long history of success in public education and experience with the arts. She graduated cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Spanish and Social Sciences. She holds a Masters in Education Administration from Antioch University, a Masters of Performing Arts from Emerson College, and a Doctorate of Education from Harvard University. She was instrumental in starting Boston’s first performing arts middle school; a driving force behind the creation of the city’s first middle college high school, Fenway High School, which is recognized nationally for its innovative educational strategies and school-to-work programs; and a co-founder and Board Member of the Center for Collaborative Education-Metro Boston, an education reform organization. From 1995-1998, Dr. Nathan served on the National Academy of Science’s Commission on the Science of Learning, and she was honored by the Chronicle (Channel 5) as a 1990 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. In addition to her achievements as an educator, Dr. Nathan has worked as an actor, director, and playwright. Recently, Dr. Nathan has worked on issues of school reform in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Argentina.
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Carmen M. Torres, Assistant Headmaster
Carmen Torres is a product of the New York City public school system. She came to the New England area to attend Brandeis University, where she earned her B.A. She then returned to the Heller Graduate School at Brandeis to earn her Masters Degree in Human Services Management. Ms. Torres was instrumental in establishing the Health Careers Program at Brighton High School. She comes to the BAA from Fenway High School, where she developed and managed all aspects of the school-to-career collaboration with the CVS Corporation. She worked extensively on the development of curriculum that integrated science and career concepts and prepared students for the challenges of careers in pharmacy and science. She has had the opportunity to present her work at several national conferences. Ms. Torres has served as a lead teacher and mentor for beginning teachers for several years. Her passion is helping teachers develop strategies that foster excellence and achievement for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. She has also served as a member of several visiting teams for the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Most recently, Ms. Torres was one of only three Boston high school science teachers to complete the rigorous process for National Board Certification.
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