Student Support Services

Dani Brigham joined BTC’s team as the Student Support Coordinator in 2020. She began her career in Southern Maryland as a Special Education teacher, after completing her undergraduate degree at Plymouth State University. In 2005, Dani earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on leadership. In 2014, she moved to Vermont and joined Burlington School District.

Since joining the district, Dani has had the privilege of working at Edmunds Elementary School, CP Smith Elementary, Burlington High School and now BTC. As the Student Support Coordinator, she works closely with all students who attend BTC, and acts as a liaison between sending schools IEP/504/EST teams and BTC instructors. She is available to support students with guidance questions, mental health supports, academic struggles and any other questions students, staff, sending schools and families may have.

If you need to speak with Dani, please email her at dbrigham@bsdvt.org.

Emily is always ready to connect with students; whether it’s about academics, the English language, or just life, she’s there to listen, learn and offer support. As an English Language Instructor, she is primarily working in the Digital Media Lab and Criminal Justice programs this year, and has enjoyed learning more about these fields.

Emily hopes students feel relaxed and supported when they work with her, and her favorite part of teaching is seeing how student work evolves over time. “The work students are producing shows incredible growth and is a testament to how skilled, creative, thoughtful, and resilient these students are. It’s always exciting to see where students’ talents take them!”

Yvonne has always enjoyed learning—everything from languages and music to math and computer programs. As the Academic Support Specialist and one of the English Language teachers, she hopes to share her passion for learning with her students. “As a teacher, you never stop learning, and it’s exciting to be a part of students’ learning processes.” She loves helping students figure things out for themselves, and discovering the different ways that each person approaches projects and thinking tasks.

This year, Yvonne has been working primarily with students in the Aviation and Engineering programs. One of the highlights of her position has been accompanying students on trips to visit manufacturers in the area, seeing the students get excited about the interesting work that the companies do, and hearing the students ask questions. She looks forward to seeing what students will choose to do next with all of the skills and knowledge they are developing while at BTC.