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Office of the Executive Director
The Executive Director provides leadership and administers the overall operation of the BCIU in accordance with the policies of the BCIU Board of Directors, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the regulations of the State Board of Education to include working with the Board, staff, schools, and the community to develop effective and efficient programs and services. Working with the BCIU Leadership Team, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight toward the achievement of the BCIU goals, objectives, and mission.
The Executive Director serves as Superintendent of Record of the Berks Career & Technology Center and also chairs the Superintendents’ Advisory Committee, acts as liaison to district superintendents and school boards, works with local district personnel, represents the intermediate unit on community boards; and serves as liaison to the Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit executive directors, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the State Legislature, higher education, and other professional and community organizations / partners.
Focus Areas
BCIU Board of Directors
Establish Organization Vision
Superintendents Advisory Committee (SAC)
Committee on Legislative Action (COLA)
Legislative Advocacy and Policy Development
Legislative Updates and Information Services to the BCIU Board and Superintendents
Superintendent / Administrative Searches
Coordination of Internal and External Communications
Board Policy and Procedure Development
Administration of Program of Services
BCIU Education Directory
BCIU Employee of the Month Program
Grant and Funding Development
Event Planning and Support
The BCIU Creative Team
An extension of the Executive Office, the BCIU’s Creative Team offers a wide range of solutions to fit the needs of the BCIU, as well as schools and businesses throughout Berks County. Whether it is one project or an ongoing campaign, the BCIU Creative Team is here to help!
Our goal is to provide effective, affordable, and high-quality marketing, communications, and design to our Berks County schools and community partners. We are experienced professionals who are client-focused and passionate about creative pieces that represent your school or brand and speak to your audience.
Creative Team Focus
Logo Design | Corporate Identity | Branding
Marketing Communications
Web Design
Annual Reports
Infographics | Illustration
Social Media Campaign Design
Brochures | Invitations | Postcard
Video Creation + Enhancement
Poster Design | Billboard Design
Photography | Photo Editing | Visual Design
Publication Design
PowerPoint and Keynote Presentation
Instructional and Training Materials
Press Releases
The BCIU Creative Team operates at the highest level of excellence, receiving awards and recognition from organizations such as PenSPRA: Excellence in Education Communication Awards, Graphic Design USA National Competition, PA School Public Relations Association, American In-house Design Award and more!
Executive Director
Dr. Jill Hackman
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Working with the BCIU Creative Team is a joy. They endeavor to understand the needs of the client, and enhance the original concept to captivate the attention of the target audience. The Team goes above and beyond to ensure that the client is completely satisfied. I wouldn’t work with anyone else.
Dr. Richard Mextorf
Superintendent, Hamburg Area School District