Jeremy McGeorge

Jeremy brings more than fifteen years of experience in admissions, program development, and therapeutic treatment to families of at risk youth.

Jeremy began his work in the deserts of Utah and Arizona, working in direct care for Aspen Achievement Academy and Adventure Discovery. He then served as a member of the development teams for leading therapeutic program as they constructed and managed wilderness intervention programs and study abroad opportunities in the Berkshires, northern Vermont, and Costa Rica. Immediately prior to joining The Bertram Group Jeremy has served as the Director of Admissions and Development for the King George School in Sutton, Vermont. Based on his broad internal experience working within programs, Jeremy takes a unique and empathetic approach to helping at-risk students and families. He seeks to find new family balance focused on harmony and growth. He employs creative solutions and reflective listening to guide students and families to the best options available. Jeremy is passionate and driven to provide families with the opportunities, skills, and support to live, learn, and thrive together.

What families say about working with Jeremy:

"Just a note to say that the support that Jeremy has provided us is beyone superb! He has guided us thru some tough times with calm, support and compassion. He is extremly knowledgeble and pasoniate about what he does. And he seems to do it with such ease."—Parent

"Her transformation over the past year has been nothing short of miraculous, and we are grateful each moment of each day for everything and everyone that helped her get to this point. Her decision to fight her demons and participate in her own life began when you came on board.  Your empowering approach and your guidance helped shift her into the driver's seat of her life.  We are eternally grateful for your support and your expertise. You guided our family during dark and difficult times, and you supported us as well as our daughter.  You held onto hope when we were losing ours, and you never gave up on the possibility of a bright future for her. We wanted you to know that what you do really can create miracles."—Parent

“Cammie, you have sent us an angel and I can’t thank you enough! Jeremy has been an amazing help and we are so grateful for his help, caring and guidance.” — Parent

"Thank you so much for your guidance through this difficult time.  You are one of the people in our life that we are most grateful for in this process.  God Bless.  I knew the minute we all met that you were an old soul and had a wonderful heart.  We wouldn't have made it without you."  — Parent

"I am so grateful for all that you have done.  All aspects of our experience with you from beginning to end have far exceeded any expectations we could have had—we will always be thankful we found such a loving safe relationship for our daughter to pass through this difficult time in her life, and appreciate everything you have done to help her pass through the darkness, to see the light again - the twinkle in her eye is back!!"  — Parent

"Thank you for all you did to swoop in and work with our family.  Especially our son.  We are truly indebted to you.  You were a lifesaver when we all needed it most.  Your admirer, gratefully"  — Parent

"The Bertram Group greatly assisted our family last year when our son was academically and emotionally distressed and could not complete his 10th grade year.  Lisa, Jeremy and really, your whole team helped us so much during a very difficult time and we are grateful." — Parent

"In less than a month, our son will graduate from high school.  He spent this year auditioning for theatre programs around the country, and in the fall, will be attending college as a theatre major. I would not have been able to write that sentence if it were not for the amazing help and tremendous work that he received and did two years ago.  Each time I hear of another tragedy involving a teenager - and as you know, they are all too frequent - I am reminded anew of how grateful I am that he received the help he did, and was open to the process, so therefore got so much out of it.  I could go on forever - so trust me when I say - the words "thank you" seem so inadequate - and yet, they are all we have." — Parent, on the positive impact of wilderness program 

"This is what life is all about.  Having that much of a positive impact on someone's life is priceless.  My hat is off to you." — Program admission director

"I don't know that I can begin to describe our feelings of distress and concern as our son’s situation spun in so many unexpected directions over the past few months. To say that we were at a loss in terms of where to turn and what to do would be an understatement. Perhaps needless to say, but your steady hand, expert counsel and deep connections with the appropriate facilities and services were invaluable to us.  None of this would have happened without your guidance and, for that, we will be forever thankful." — Parent

"We would like to extend our appreciation to Jeremy-- for all of the work that you've done for our daughter and us over these past months.  It was extraordinary.  You've guided us through what could only be described as the most difficult time of our lives, and together with Lisa's great counsel, we somehow made it through..... We are exhaling for the first time in a year and are hopeful for her future.  Jeremy, you 'got' our daughter immediately upon meeting her and your detailed knowledge of the schools, their programs, down to their individual therapists, gave us great confidence in your recommendations.  (Add to that the fact that every time we mentioned your name to a school, they all raved about you and knew that our daughter was in a way 'pre-vetted' by your recommendation.)  It is abundantly clear that you love your work and care deeply about these kids, and we are so appreciative."—Parent

"We know that you have been, and continue to be, a vital part of the plans for our son. As parents, we could have no better resource than you, to help us find the right support for him through each of these pivotal stages of his life."—Parent

Affiliations include:

• NATSAP: National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Individual Professional Member
• Trout Unlimited: Deerfield River Watershed Chapter President

Speaking engagements include:

• IECA 2012: May: "The 13th Year: It's time to grow up." (PPT 1MB)
• NATSAP: 2007-09: Chair North East Regional Conference

Webinars include:

• "The 13th year: The year to grow up," Dragonfly Learning, 2012
• "Teens In Distress: Finding the Appropriate Solutions," Dragonfly Learning, 2011