ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR . . .

Barbara Kalmus holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Philosophy from Syracuse University. She studied Rehabillitation Counseling at Boston University for two years before completing a Masters in Education and Counseling Psychology at Suffolk University. For the past thirty years, Barbara has been involved in many aspects of education both in the United States and abroad. Her public school experience includes classroom teaching, guidance counseling, and supervisory responsibilities. She is a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, American Psychological Association and The American School Counselor's Association.

In 1995, Barbara co-founded an SAT preparation company and has been providing classes, tutoring, and college admissions programs in the West Windsor (NJ) and Princeton (NJ) area public and private schools since 1996. In addition, Barbara has been involved with Professional Development Programs throughout New Jersey, including several Abbott Districts.

In 2005, Barbara launched the Princeton Education Network (PEN), expanding classes, tutoring, college services and professional development to California, Florida, and Israel. PEN's College Prep Academy, a multi-year approach to the college admissions process debuted in 2006.

AT PEN WE ARE COMMITTED TO:

• offering an academically-oriented approach to test preparation that helps students make the connection between the test and what they are learning in school.

• creating a "stress-free" college search and selection process.

• providing Professional Development for Language Arts; Math; College Entrance Exams; and School Social Issues that has a lasting and meaningful effect on our nation's schools.