Meet our Advisory Council
With a passion for innovation and a dedication to excellence, we bring diverse expertise to every project we undertake.
The Rolling Hills Prep (RHP) Advisory Council is comprised of highly respected and renowned allied professionals across a diverse range of specialties. Established as a dynamic think tank, the Council convenes triannually to collaborate, brainstorm, and develop innovative solutions and best practices aimed at enhancing the education, well-being, and overall success of our middle and high school students. In addition to serving as a valuable resource for referrals, the Council members also provide targeted professional development for our faculty and staff, sharing their expertise to support ongoing growth and excellence within the school community. Through these multifaceted roles, the Advisory Council plays an integral part in fostering a supportive and thriving environment for students and families alike.
Elizabeth Bloom
Elizabeth Bloom is a COPAA-certified Parent Advocate who guides families through the complexities of special education, with a focus on supporting children with dyslexia and diverse learning needs. She serves as Regional Leader of Decoding Dyslexia California, Los Angeles, and co-founded the South Bay Dyslexia and Learning Differences Support Group, providing resources and advocacy for families seeking effective interventions. With 28 years of experience as an educator and the perspective of a parent of a dyslexic child, she champions evidence-based instruction and inclusive practices to help every student thrive.
Dr. Susie McNary
Dr. Susie McNary Johnson has deep roots with Rolling Hills Prep, tracing back to her father’s 1921 graduation from Glendale High School with the school’s founder. She began her education at Miss Dawn’s School in 1952 and played a role in the development of Rolling Hills Country Day School and Renaissance. A graduate of Marymount, Chadwick, Stanford, and USC, she earned her teaching credential and doctoral degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education. Driven by a passion for supporting children with learning differences, Dr. McNary has served on numerous boards including Chadwick School and the Switzer Learning Center. In retirement, she continues to mentor psychologists, teach the Enneagram, and enjoy her family and pets.
Dr. Roger Bridges
Dr. Roger Bridges is an educator, storyteller, equity practitioner, and mental health professional with extensive experience as a school administrator and consultant. He is the founder of Building Bridges, an equity-centered consulting practice that supports schools and organizations through training, coaching, and strategic planning to foster belonging and equitable environments. His leadership roles have included Assistant Head of School for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Windward School in Los Angeles, and Associate Head of School for Advancement, Equity, Inclusion, and Counseling at Echo Horizon School in Culver City. A frequent speaker and facilitator, Dr. Bridges has worked with institutions such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Leadership Institute, Curtis School, and PACT Adopt, and presented nationally at the NAIS Annual Conference and People of Color Conference. He currently serves on the board of the California Teacher Development Collaborative.
Dr. Kaycie Deane
Dr. Kaycie Deane is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children and adolescents, specializing in ADHD, executive functioning deficits, learning disabilities, anxiety, mood disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from UCLA, conducting research through the Center for Autism Research and Treatment and becoming certified in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). In her private practice, she focuses on psychodiagnostic testing and psychotherapy, while her team also offers parent education and academic support. Dr. Deane has published research, presented at conferences, contributed to books, and worked in diverse settings including schools, treatment centers, and early intervention clinics.
Maureen Jennings
Maureen Jennings began her career in the entertainment industry, working with Hollywood figures such as Gene Kelly, Danny DeVito, Albert Brooks, Judd Apatow, and Paul Feig, before writing and directing her award-winning short film Unexpected. Following the events of 9/11, she shifted her focus to communication disorders, earning her graduate degree and joining the faculty at California State University, Los Angeles, where she taught and supervised for 12 years. Today, she is the founder of Shoreline Speech & Language Center, a private practice of six therapists serving children from infancy through adolescence. Maureen has developed several innovative language programs, including the state-funded Act Up!™, which uses theater-based activities to help students strengthen speech, language, and social skills.
Dr. Aishah Muhammad-Flissinger
Dr. Aishah Muhammad-Flissinger is the founder of Social Sprouts and has practiced as a pediatric occupational therapist since 2003. She earned her master’s and clinical doctorate degrees from the University of Southern California and holds advanced certification in Sensory Integration, as well as training through the Social Thinking Clinical Training Program. Her work focuses on supporting children’s sensory processing and social-emotional learning skills through in-home and school-based services. She is also the creator of Social Sleuthers, an online program designed to help families, educators, and clinicians foster social-emotional development in children.
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