Ben Bronz Academy students’ artwork was included in a display by RiseUp For Arts on Nov. 13-15. The art was projected onto the Frontier Building in downtown Hartford and visible from Bushnell Park and I-84. RiseUp partnered with Frontier Communication, to present the three-night event. Student artwork from around the state was projected onto the …
Ben Bronz Occupational Therapist Derik Bernhardt Ben Bronz Occupational Therapist Derik Bernhardt recently presented at the ConnOTA (Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association) Conference held at the University of Hartford. Speaking to a diverse audience of students, therapists, and professors, Derik delivered a presentation titled ‘Breaking Through; Paradigm Shift Through the Use of Neuro-Visual Postural Therapy and …
A Ben Bronz student celebrates his kindness. From cleaning up a mess to standing up for a friend in need or holding the door for others, it’s wonderful to see kids showing kindness. These are just a few examples of the kindness we’ve seen. Throughout the year, we’ll fill our “Be the ‘I’ in Kind” …
Students, mediators and staff got into the Halloween spirit wearing t-shirts of some of their favorite candies and drawing candy wrappers. A Ben Bronz student shows off his favorite candy
The week will culminate on Friday, Nov. 22 as we welcome YOU to share in student and professional presentations, meet our alumni and visit with families and staff. SERC (State Education Resource Center of Connecticut) Consultant Missy Wrigley and Executive Function Coach Jennifer Sullivan will be presenting in the morning. Our nearly 60 students then …
Ben Bronz Academy students and staff wore orange on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to honor ADHD Awareness. The choice of orange as the official color for ADHD is meaningful. It blends the energy of red with the joy of yellow. orange represents enthusiasm, creativity, and mental stimulation. The Ben Bronz community wore red, yellow, and/or orange …
Ben Bronz Academy mediators (teachers) and staff wore red on October 8, 2024. The campaign is to raise awareness and show support for individuals with dyslexia, including our current and past students. This initiative helps spark essential conversations about learning differences and emphasizes the need for continued understanding and support during Dyslexia Awareness Month. Go …
Will Garten, who also attended Ben Bronz, told current students and families of his brother’s time at BBA and how hard he worked while also being a bit of a class clown rearranging keyboard buttons before typing fluencies. “It seems like just yesterday Bobby sat in the same place where you are now eagerly preparing …
During Library and STEM, Lower School students have been learning about the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Students in our new Art Club divided in two groups and were guided through the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.