Editor’s note: Since this podcast was recorded, Bernhardt has announced she will be stepping down from her role with Freedom School Partners. She has been hired as the new CEO of the Greensboro Jewish Federation.
Glenda Bernhardt serves as CEO of Freedom School Partners, an organization dedicated to promoting the long-term success of children by preventing summer learning loss and fostering a passion for reading and learning. The nonprofit primarily serves under-resourced students and communities.
Freedom School Partners emphasizes the significance of addressing not only educational needs but also essential needs to ensure students have the opportunity to learn and thrive.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Bernhardt discusses:
The concept of summer learning loss and how it affects students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds.
The core program offered by Freedom School Partners, which is a six-week literacy and enrichment-focused program serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
How Freedom School Partners provides transportation, meals and essential items to remove barriers for participating families.
The impact of Covid on the organization's operations and its response to continue serving students.
The advice Bernhardt offers about finding balance and recognizing that having it all may look different at various stages of life.
Bernhardt received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2022 for her work with Freedom School Partners and creating a brighter future for all of our community's children.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Glenda Bernhardt.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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Preparing Charlotte's children for a brighter future, with Glenda Bernhardt