The Beresford School

Congratulations Noelle Mandell for becoming an AMS Montessori primary teacher! Noelle is also working on an M. Ed in Montessori Integrative Learning from Endicott College. She has set up a beautiful classroom and teaches a delightful group of thriving students.

Please message us if you have any updates about former students! We would love to post here as we hear good news about things going on with students or teachers.

Congratulations Sonnet Mandell!

Congratulations Professor Lyric Mandell!
A PhD student and professor at 21!
We are so proud of you!

Congratulations Lyric!

Youngest UH Master’s Graduate has Passion for Learning Lyric Mandell, 20, was the youngest student this spring to earn a graduate degree from the University of Houston – a master’s in mass communication from the Valenti School of Communication.

Please join us for a celebration of the life of Barbara Janice Atkinson on Saturday, January 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

Barbara Atkinson obituary. Carnes Funeral Home. Obituary for Barbara Atkinson by Carnes Funeral Home, serving the Greater Houston, Texas area.

It is with the greatest sadness that we want to let people know that Barbara Atkinson passed away on New Years Day 2020.

She had a sudden and intense battle with pancreatic cancer. She was brought home and the entire family was with her, telling her how much we love her, as she took her last breath on this earth.

In addition to being the administrator of the school, she helped so many students personally and after they graduated. She continued to edit their college papers, to be a listening ear and a friend.

We are devastated by her loss and wish to let everyone know that her days at Beresford were one of the things she spoke of as we were driving to the emergency room. She said how it was some of the best times of our lives. She cared deeply for all of the students and staff.

She spent some of her last days surrounded by students and her dear friend, Ms. Debbie Weferling. We wish to thank those who came to tell her how much she meant to them.

The memorial service will be announced soon.

Youngest graduate and now youngest grad school student...

Lyric Mandell, Mass Communication M.A. As an undergraduate student, Lyric Mandell majored in media studies at the Valenti School of Communication. After moving to Austin for an internship, her love for learning brought her back to the higher education to pursue a Master’s degree in mass communications. Even more impressive? She is 18 y...

We are proud to announce that Lyric Mandell has been accepted in graduate school at the University of Houston! She graduated with honors as the youngest graduate at 17 years old, and will start the masters program at 18 years old!

Congratulations to Lyric Mandell, who turned 16 in December. She finished her core classes, and is now in the Communications department at University of Houston! She is studying to be a television writer and producer.