About the Principal
Kevin Brockberg, PhD, has many years of teaching experience including in China at the Hong Kong International School, and most recently as assistant principal and teacher in the Detroit Public Schools.  Dr. Brockberg is also an adjunct professor and consultant at Oakland University. He believes strongly in communicating with school families, makes sure he knows every student by name. Dr. Brockberg's aim through the years, whether as a teacher or principal, is always to draw students toward self-respect, compassion and scholastic initiative. He has a plan to make the first 100 days very special for the school, making a commitment to know every child by name, while working closely to get to know the staff in the building. He is very focused on carefully examining state grade level expectations, and continuing to see a rise in students’ MEAP scores. He believes strongly in the importance of relationships in and out of the classroom and is committed to ensuring Coolidge continues to provide many after school opportunities for students.

Dr. Brockberg earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Education at Concordia University. He pursued graduate studies in Education Oversees at Michigan State University, and earned his Education Specialist and Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Oakland University.

Contact Dr. Brockberg at kbrockberg@ferndaleschools.org or call 248/586-8767.

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