Catherine Leahy Brine Educational Consultants was founded in 2000 by Catherine Leahy Brine as an answer to a need for alternative professional advancement programs for educators in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Since our founding we have grown to include a faculty comprised of experienced public school educators that are experts in their content, pedagogy, state and national standards for teachers. CLB was founded with the hopes of impacting teaching in real time by designing classes that are not only based on current research and best practices, but include practical applications that can be implemented in every candidate’s classroom immediately.

Our programs have been time-tested and have proven to enhance the skills and knowledge of educators. The last several years have been an extremely challenging time to be an educator. We pride ourselves on having hands on programs where candidates are strongly supported by individual advising beginning with the admissions process and is continuous until your program is complete. You will not find a program elsewhere with the access to the type of advising that we offer. We believe that continuous learning is crucial for professional growth, and we strive to offer the best opportunities and support for educators to meet their professional goals.

We offer both Initial and Professional License programs that are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). We are a long time extended campus partner of Fitchburg State University and offer several of their degree programs for educators. Our programs have been virtual since March of 2020. Please explore our website and learn more about the multitude of programs and courses that we offer for educators in Massachusetts.