Beatrice Ruth Berger

Background

Berger, Beatrice Ruth was born on April 26, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Isaac and Ida (Katz) Braunstein Laufer.

Education

Bachelor summa cum laude, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1972. Master of Science in Counseling, Southern Connecticut State University, 1992. Certified of Completion, Barbizon School Acting, 1982.

Certified of Completion, New York School Interior Design.

Career

Teacher English, Onteora Center School, Boiceville, New York, 1972-1974; interior decorate, Beatrice Berger Interiors, Trumbull, Connecticut, 1976-1980; teacher acting, Barbizon School Acting, Stamford, Connecticut, 1980-1984; therapeutic recreation director, Jewish Home for the Elderly Adult Daycare, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1985-1990; therapeutic recreation director, St. Vincent's/Barnett Adult Medical Day Program, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1987-1990; therapeutic recreation director, Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1990-1993; private practice, since 1993; instructor, Sacred Heart U., since 1993. Conductor art appreciation and dancercise classes Jewish Community Center, Bridgeport, 1976-1984, personal growth workshops. Dancer Confetti Dancers, 1976-1980, Joe Vilane Dance Company, 1976-1980.

Achievements

• Beatrice Ruth Berger has been listed as a noteworthy healthcare counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member cultural affairs committee Jewish Community Center, 1975-1978. Member American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, National Association Activity Professionals, American Counseling Association, Connecticut Mental Health Counselors Association, Connecticut Association Counseling and Development, Association for Adult Development and Aging, Kappa Delta Pi.

Connections

Married Sam Berger; children: Eric E., Roy D.

Father:

Isaac Laufer

Mother:

Ida (Katz) Braunstein Laufer

Spouse:

Sam Berger

child:

Eric E. Berger

child:

Roy D. Berger