Brenda Quinn

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Brenda was born and raised in the South Bay Area and earned her B.A. in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing at UC Davis. She began her education journey in Sacramento as the Find Your Voice Program Coordinator at 916 Ink facilitating creative writing workshops for youth across the city. Brenda went on to join Acton Academy where she developed interdisciplinary, project-based learning Quests and served as a Socratic guide.

Brenda believes school should be a space where children feel safe to take risks, express themselves, and discover their purpose. A certified Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) facilitator and yoga teacher, she weaves emotional literacy, identity work, and trauma-informed practice into everything she builds. At Berkwood Hedge School, she is excited to bring a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to helping young people grow into confident, compassionate changemakers. When not working, Brenda is a new mom to a spunky toddler and loves to take her on weekend adventures with her two German Shepherds.