Jean Marie Buckley
Founder and President – Jean Marie Buckley, M.Ed, MPA, PPS, CEP
Board of Directors (IECA) – Serve on Ethics Committee
Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
Certified Educational Planner (AICEP)
Member of NACAC, WACAC and HECA
Jean Marie brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge, spanning thirty years, to her educational consulting firm. Her knowledge encompasses a solid base of diverse educational systems and a sophisticated understanding of child, adolescent psychological development and family system dynamics. This is the core of her practice and work with students and their families.
Jean Marie holds the highest distinction in the field of educational planning and educational counseling. She worked in multiple educational systems, providing her with a deep and broad foundation of educational systems, student motivations and finding the appropriate educational setting to fit each student.
Email Jean Marie: jmb@buckleyedgroup.com
650.401.6140 x113
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Rachel Ulloa
M.S – Education & Multiple Subject California Credential
Director of Academic Programs and Educational Consultant – Rachel oversees all academic support programs with Buckley Education. Rachel is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and holds a Masters degree in Education.
She brings to Buckley her comprehensive classroom experience and her personal experience of tutoring students and working with families in La Jolla, California. Having worked with students of all ages, she has a keen understanding of their social and academic needs as they develop and progress through school.
Email Rachel: Rachel@buckleyedgroup.com
650.401.6140 x112
Ann McCarthy
Operations Manager
Ann oversees all aspects of the Buckley Education organization. As the Operations Manager she understands the needs of students, parents and the individual work needed for each person. Ann graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and is an avid fan of her alma mater.
Email Ann: Ann@buckleyedgroup.com
650.401.6140 x111
Karen Kelly
Accounts Receivable – Karen brings to the Buckley Team her vast experience and knowledge in the field of office management and bookkeeping. She has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for most of her life, raising her three children in the local high schools and college systems. Her friendly manner and attention to detail is a key trait for her work on our team. Contact Karen if you have any questions regarding your statement or any issue related to the workings of the Buckley Team.
Email Karen: Karen@buckleyedgroup.com (Karen is in the office on Tuesday)
650.401.6140 x111
Lynne McDonald
Academic Instructor – Lynne brings years of experience in math education as a math intervention specialist, math improvement tutor and math summer school instructor both as a private tutor and as a long-time volunteer in schools. She specialized in math intervention and math improvement with students from elementary through high school. With a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and a Master degree in Engineering, both from UC Berkeley, she started out as a computer instructor at Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, and Mills College in Oakland. After working in high tech as an Engineering Manager she returned to the education world, focusing on math education.
Email Lynne: Lynne@buckleyedgroup.com
Kyle Pretsch
Academic Instructor - Kyle works with students on a range of humanities subjects. His calm, patient and intelligent manner is the key to his success in his work with students.
Email Kyle: Kyle@buckleyedgroup.com
Sophie Silverstein
Sophie graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University with a major in Sociology and minors in Social Justice/Social Policy/and Women/Gender Studies. Sophie’s experience working in education includes assistant teaching in preschool and elementary school classrooms, tutoring, and education focused non-profits. Her other interests include blogging about fashion and culture, jewelry making, photography and exploring San Francisco.
Email Sophie: Sophie@buckleyedgroup.com
