Brittany Bloss
Kristen McIntyre
Brittany Bloss
K-6 Instructional Coach
Favorite Math Content to Teach: "Fractions are my favorite! This topic naturally sparks curiosity and engagements. Whether we're cutting up paper brownies or folding strips into equal parts, deepening conceptual understanding of fractions can always be hands on. Not to mention, fractions are embedded in our everyday
K-6 Instructional Coach
Favorite Math Content to Teach: "Fractions are my favorite! This topic naturally sparks curiosity and engagements. Whether we're cutting up paper brownies or folding strips into equal parts, deepening conceptual understanding of fractions can always be hands on. Not to mention, fractions are embedded in our everyday life, so students quickly see why they matter."
Curriculum Experience: EnVision 2.0, iReady, Illustrative Mathematics, Everyday Math, Eureka Squared
Ben Kleiner
Kristen McIntyre
Brittany Bloss
Former Grades 4-5 Teacher
Why I Love Being a Coach: "Coaching gives me an opportunity to support professionals and foster in the next generation of educators. I love collaborating with teachers and helping them to improve their practice. I always enjoyed teaching math with a hands-on approach. I especially loved turning fractions and d
Former Grades 4-5 Teacher
Why I Love Being a Coach: "Coaching gives me an opportunity to support professionals and foster in the next generation of educators. I love collaborating with teachers and helping them to improve their practice. I always enjoyed teaching math with a hands-on approach. I especially loved turning fractions and decimals into game shows that my students would play. This ties into the importance of joy in the classroom. When joy is a facet of great instruction, that is when true learning occurs."
Curriculum Experience: iReady Math
Kristen McIntyre
Kristen McIntyre
Kristen McIntyre
Former K-5 Teacher & Instructional Coach
Why I Love Being a Coach: " I enjoy being a coach because of the opportunity I have to recognize strengths in others and empower others to grow in their practice. Being an Instructional Coach allows me to support educators in ways that are collaborative, responsive, non-evaluative, reflective and de
Former K-5 Teacher & Instructional Coach
Why I Love Being a Coach: " I enjoy being a coach because of the opportunity I have to recognize strengths in others and empower others to grow in their practice. Being an Instructional Coach allows me to support educators in ways that are collaborative, responsive, non-evaluative, reflective and deeply impactful. Instructional coaching also allows me to stay grounded in both pedagogy and people. I get to share practices, discuss challenges, and celebrate wins while building trusting and respectful relationships. It’s incredibly rewarding helping teachers see the impact of their decisions on student learning through the power of collaboration."
Curriculum Experience: Illustrative Math, Bridges Math, EnVision
Amanda Morgan
Catherine Pellicane
Kristen McIntyre
High School Math Teacher (Geometry and Statistics)
Why I Love Teaching Math: " So many students have fears around math class-my goal is to make students realize that math is not something they should be scared of, and that everyone can be successful in math."
Course Experience: Algebra 1, Geometry, Math 8, Statistics
Catherine Pellicane
Catherine Pellicane
Catherine Pellicane
5th Grade Teacher
Why I Love Being a Coach: "I love being an instructional coach for Rekindle because we get to really know our teachers and they trust us. It is a true collaboration and an exchange of ideas between two professionals."
Curriculum Experience: Investigations and Envision
Tanisha Davis, Director of Partnerships & Impact
Shayna Sackett-Gable, Director of Professional Learning
Shayna Sackett-Gable, Director of Professional Learning
As the Director of Program and Partnerships, Tanisha leads the design and implementation of our coaching program. Tanisha is a lifelong learner and passionate educator. Through her 20-year career in education, Tanisha has served as a middle school math teacher, teacher leader, instructional coach, and state-level educational policy leader and advocate. She promotes educational equity, high-quality instruction, and culturally sustaining practices and environments to cultivate all children.
Shayna Sackett-Gable, Director of Professional Learning
Shayna Sackett-Gable, Director of Professional Learning
Shayna Sackett-Gable, Director of Professional Learning
As the Director of Coaching, Shayna selects and supports our incredible teacher coaches. Shayna has served as an elementary teacher, math instructional coach, and pedagogical leader for over 20 years with an emphasis on bringing joy and rigor to math instruction. As a product of New Jersey public schools and public-school parent, Shayna has a dedicated interest in ensuring all students receive excellent education experiences.
Kristen McIntyre, Professional Learning Specialist
Kristen McIntyre, Professional Learning Specialist
Kristen McIntyre, Professional Learning Specialist
As Professional Learning Specialist, Kristen provides direct support to educators to strengthen math instructional practice. Kristen brings over 20 years of experience supporting PK–8 educators and school leaders. She specializes in mathematics instruction, MTSS implementation, high-quality instructional materials, and instructional coaching that promotes conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning. Kristen is passionate about partnering with educators to build on their strengths, strengthen instructional practice, and improve outcomes for all students.
Rebecca Sieg, President
Kristen McIntyre, Professional Learning Specialist
Kristen McIntyre, Professional Learning Specialist
As President, Rebecca has a dedicated interest in designing and strengthening professional opportunities for teachers in New Jersey. Rebecca has served as an educator, state-level policy leader and advocate, and business development strategist. As a public-school parent in New Jersey, Rebecca is passionate about ensuring all students have access to joyful, meaningful learning opportunities in and out of school.