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CHIME Institute Leadership
  1. Annie Cox, Executive Director Early Education Programs
    Annie Cox is the Executive Director of Early Education Programs for the CHIME Institute.  Her dedication is reflected in the successful operation of the Infant & Toddler and Preschool & Kindergarten Programs. Ms. Cox has contributed significantly to the development of the CHIME mission and philosophy, supported development of new programs including the CHIME Charter Elementary School, and mentored newer members of the staff and leadership team.

    Her professional experience in the field of education extends for the past twenty years. Ms. Cox also has extensive experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. In addition, Ms. Cox provided early intervention services for young children with disabilities at UCLA and acted as an inclusion specialist for preschool children with disabilities in a full inclusion site. Ms. Cox has served as a part-time instructor, master teacher, and fieldwork supervisor for the Department of Special Education at CSUN. She currently trains and supports teachers in the field of Early Childhood Special Education and since 1989 has provided mentoring and supervision for university students at the CSUN.

  2. Julie Fabrocini, Executive Director Charter Schools
    Ms. Fabrocini is the Executive Director of Charter School Programs for the CHIME Institute. Prior to this appointment, Ms Fabrocini has been responsible for administration and oversight of the CHIME Charter Elementary School as its founding principal for the past six years and successfully led that program through its first charter evaluation and renewal process. With over 20  years of experience in education, including teaching in elementary and secondary schools within general and special education programs, Ms Fabrocini holds Teaching and Administrative Credentials as well as  a Master's degree in Special Education  from California State University, Northridge.  She is a part time faculty member in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at California State University, Northridge in teacher preparation.

    In the position of program specialist for inclusive education for LAUSD, Ms. Fabrocini provided district-wide staff development on effective practices in instruction and collaboration, as well as working with school site teams to promote effective inclusive education. She brings these experiences to the CHIME Institute in her collaboration with staff, students, and faculty.  Ms. Fabrocini has had the opportunity to share educational philosophy and practices on a local, state and national level as an invited speaker and presenter in a variety of forums.   She is also a member of the Board of Directors for CAL-TASH and serves as an Advisory Board member for the Los Angeles Times Literacy Center.

  3. Peggy Berrenson, Financial Manager
    Peggy Berrenson is the Financial Manager for CHIME Institute.  In this role, Ms. Berrenson is responsible for preparation of financial statements and account reconciliations, and manages all aspects of accounting functions for the organization.  She also prepares specialized oversight budgets and reports for LAUSD, LAUSD Nonpublic School/Agency Department, and NLAC Regional Center/Departmental Services Community-Based Day Programs.  Finally, in her role as Financial Manager, Ms. Berrenson manages the organization’s cash flow and payroll responsibilities.  Prior to this, Ms. Berrenson was the bookkeeper for CHIME Institute.
    Before joining CHIME Institute in 1994, Ms. Berrenson provided administrative support at the California State University Foundation at Northridge’s College of Education.  There she was responsible for interpreting and communicating standard university policies and procedures; supervising work of student assistants; preparing final form memoranda, correspondence and reports; keeping records and files, design and implementing web page for grant programs

  4. Amy Hanreddy, Director of Instruction
    Amy Hanreddy is the Assistant Principal for the Elementary School and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for both Charter Schools. After working as an Inclusion Specialist in Simi Valley, she came to work as a special education teacher at the Elementary School in its second year. She has been working in her current administrative areas within the field of education, including the education of students who are gifted/high achieving, project based learning, and meaningful learning opportunites for students with moderate to severe disabilities within general education classrooms. Amy holds an MA in Special Education for students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities, as well as National Board Certification in the area of Exceptional Needs. Amy is also CHIME’S liaison to California State University, Northridge in the Department of Special Education. In her role as liaison, Amy is actively involved in the placement and supervision of students who are pursuing degrees and teaching credentials at the Charter Schools.

  5. Jennifer Lockwood, Principal of CHIME Charter Middle School
    Job Description:  Provides curricular and instructional leadership at CHIME Charter Middle School.  Oversees instructional program and evaluates staff effectiveness.  Oversees business practices and recruits resources.  Provides effective communication with community, parents and University.

    Phone:  (818) 998-6894
    Fax:  (818) 998-0121
    Email: jennifer.lockwood@chimeinstitute.org

    Jennifer Lockwood realized that education was the field she felt most passionate about while working towards her undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts.  Ms. Lockwood had the privilege of teaching workshops for high school students in the areas of the Dramatic Arts.  After receiving her Single Subject Teaching Credential in Language Arts, Ms. Lockwood taught Language Arts and Social Studies at Sylmar High School.  In the summer, she traveled to Ghana where she taught English to girls at a UNICEF school through the program Global Volunteers.  It was while working at Sylmar where a close friend encouraged her to bring her talents to a brand new charter middle school, CHIME.  At CHIME she was able to refine her teaching skills and become a teacher of students of all abilities.  Ms. Lockwood became a master teacher and trained numerous student teachers in the area of Language Arts.

    Ms. Lockwood is a member of Pi Lambda Theta, an International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education.  She is also a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.  During her teaching career she also attended such workshops and trainings as the Charter School Leadership Institute, Schools Attuned, the 5th Annual Southern California Teacher Forum on Holocaust Education, What’s New in Young Adult Literature, AVID, Teaching the Jane Schaffer Writing Program, and Sopris West: Language.

    Through assisting in the development of policies and procedures at the brand new CHIME Charter Middle School, Ms. Lockwood developed an interest in school administration.  She began her studies at California State University, Northridge in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies where she was able to obtain her Masters in Educational Administration.  As principal of CHIME Charter Middle School for three years, Ms. Lockwood has been able to facilitate the continuation of the Drama, Sports, Arts, Publishing, Yearbook, and Science Enrichment courses.  She has developed a close relationship with the Parent Association, helping to facilitate fundraisers involving the surrounding community.  For example, through two beautification grants and workdays involving Chatsworth community members, a lovely mural was painted on the yard wall depicting varying aspects of the school, the community, and the world at large.  Ms. Lockwood looks forward to applying for more grants to improve the school’s facilities and enriching CHIME’s already high quality educational programs.

    In CHIME Charter Middle School’s fifth year of existence, Ms. Lockwood played an integral part in obtaining a five year renewal for the school.  She partnered with LAUSD in rewriting the charter document to reflect new policies and intimately describe CHIME’s programs.  She looks forward to another five wonderful years at CHIME Charter Middle School!


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