SPARKLE AND SHINE

About the Book

In the journey of life, Dr. Berry-Opher strives to make educating youth a smooth process. She advocates, mentors, collaborates, celebrates and works tirelessly to help what one of her mentors calls, “Our Most Valuable Resource, CHILDREN.”

About the Author

Dr. Andrea Berry Opher currently serves as an instructional Supervisor of Equity, Diversity, Special Programs, and English Language Learners on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Dr. Berry-Opher is an educator with 18 years of experience in a variety of capacities such as teacher, assistant principal, principal, district level supervisor, adjunct college professor, presenter etc. Dr. Berry-Opher is a proven collaborative administrator who demonstrates expertise in empowering teaching staffs, successful implementation of professional learning communities through book studies and action research, influencing cultural diversity awareness, and providing high quality teacher professional development. She enjoys working with children and their families in a variety of capacities. One of her near and dear projects is facilitating the Dads Aimed and Determined to Support (D.A.D.S.) parenting classes, a partnership between the Office of Minority Achievement and the Department of Social Services within her district.