District Administration

Dr. Brenda Harring

As your interim superintendent, it is an honor to serve the Berlin Community School community with a focus on programs that support all children academically, socially, and emotionally. For more than twenty-eight years, I have been honored to serve South Jersey school districts in both teaching and leadership roles. 

My professional journey started in Winslow Township where I taught grades 3-5 for ten years. My first leadership role, more than 17 years ago, began as a supervisor of grants, where I had the unique opportunity to establish and create an after-school program for the at-risk population at Winslow Township Middle School. I have served as both an elementary and middle school principal as well as a curriculum supervisor of ELA & Social Studies. Most recently, I led a small school district serving students in PK - 6th grade.

My heart has always been with leading small school districts because it gives me an opportunity to play a vital role in all aspects of the daily operations of a school district. Response to intervention, special education, and preschool expansion are among my greatest passions because these programs provide opportunity for a child to thrive when given new or different experiences. 

The path that led me to Berlin Community School has enabled me to understand my responsibilities as a leader through several lenses. Most importantly, the children are my north star. Child advocacy has become my life’s work; when any child crosses the threshold, they become my responsibility and I treat every decision I make as if I were a parent taking care of my own child.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brenda Harring

Dr. Shaitra Flores

Dear families and community members of Berlin Borough,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, as it is a time for fresh starts and new opportunities. My name is Shaitra Flores, and it is an honor and pleasure to be part of BCS as Director of Curriculum and Instruction.  As we enter into a new school year, I want to take a moment to introduce myself.

I have been an educator for 19 school years. I hold Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Psychology, a Master’s Degree in School Administration, and a doctoral degree in General Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education. During my 19 years of experience in education, I taught grades from preschool through fifth grade, as both a public and private school teacher, and I held the administrative positions of Assistant Director at a preschool and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at a private school. Personally, I am the mother of a 17-year-old high school junior, so I consider myself lucky to have experience as a parent as well. I believe that a strong education is the result of a successful partnership between students, school, families, and the community, for students to reach their academic, social, physical, and emotional milestones and goals.

I am honored to work alongside so many wonderful administrators, teachers, staff, families, and community members who give back and support this school. We can all be very proud of this community that supports the education of the children who attend BCS. I am excited to see the growth and success of your children, our school, and the community. I look forward to working with you to ensure a wonderful academic year for your children!

Best wishes,
Dr. Shaitra Flores

Degrees and Certifications:

Ed.D. General Education with specialization in Early Childhood Education (National University)
M.A. School Administration (Rowan University)
B.S. Elementary Education (The College of New Jersey)
B.A. Psychology, with Specialization in Developmental Psychology (The College of New Jersey)

Ms. Lindsay Hickman

Dear Berlin Community School Students and Families, 

My name is Lindsay Hickman, and I am the new Elementary Principal here at Berlin Community School. I feel highly privileged to be given this opportunity to be Principal at BCS. I look forward to meeting all of you and working with you to provide our students with the best education possible. I will work to keep the lines of communication open and build a positive partnership between home and school. 

I am currently in my 17th year in education. I attended Rowan University where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Certificate of the Handicapped. I went on to attend Delaware Valley College where I earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. In my previous district, I worked as a Special Education Teacher, a Preschool Teacher and a Preschool Instructional Coach. For the last 10 years, I have served as a Head Teacher and assisted administration with the overflow of needs.

It is my privilege to lead Berlin Community Elementary School and the many talented teachers and students here! My goal is to provide a supportive climate and culture at BCS that is conducive to teaching and learning not just for the students but for the staff as well.  By doing so, each individual student and teacher can experience growth to their highest potential. I look forward to interacting with all stakeholders in our school community this year!

Best Wishes,

Ms. Lindsay Hickman

Contact Details

(856)-767-0129 ext. 200hickmanl@bcsberlin.org

Miss Amber Yoder,
Elementary School Secretary

(856)-767-0129 ext. 200yodera@bcsberlin.org