Bonnie Belfiore

Bonnie Belfiore holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Clarion University in Pennsylvania and an add-on endorsement in Gifted Education from the University of Virginia. Prior to her move to New Jersey, she was a teacher of Gifted Education and Third Grade in Loudoun County Schools, VIrginia focusing on differentiating instruction in all subjects. Bonnie moved to New Jersey in 2004 and started working as coach for LLTeach. She enjoys working with the teachers and students in Jersey City, and can see and feel the excitement for mathematics when she visits the schools and works with the students.

Tyrone A. Bryan

Before joining LLTeach Inc., Tyrone A. Bryan worked in the Teaneck schools as a classroom teacher, mentor and professional developer for new teachers. His work is featured in Literacy for Children in the Information Age, by Vicki Cohen and John Cohen, as an example of best practices in teaching literacy and math. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Teacher’s College, Columbia University and a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Tyrone is currently enrolled in the New Jersey Excel certification program for Supervisors, Principals and Superintendents. Addressing children’s special and emotional needs is one of Tyrone’s professional goals, and a focus on family is his main personal objective.

Jim Carr

Jim spent 33 years in Elizabeth as a middle school and high school teacher of mathematics and K to 12 supervisor of mathematics. Additionally he was an adjunct professor of mathematics at Kean University for 18 years. Jim has consulted with a variety of urban districts, helping implement standards-based programs.

Lori Christy

Lori Christy received her BA degree in Mathematics from Glassboro State College (Rowan University). For more than 12 years, she has enjoyed serving diverse populations in numerous educational settings.  She has instructed at the middle school, high school and college levels throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her primary focus has been on both educating and counseling "at-risk" populations.  In her free time, Lori enjoys swimming and playing the piano.

Eileen Corbran

Eileen Corbran joins LLTeach with over 26 years of full time teaching in the New Jersey public schools and additional years of part-time instruction in the field of adult education.   Eileen holds a MeD in Education with a Computer concentration and a MA in Supervision and Administration of Urban Schools.   She has delivered math instruction at every level from grades 2 through 8, has served as school technology coordinator, teacher/coordinator of a district-wide intermediate gifted program and interim administrator, and has mentored several student teachers and alternate route candidates.   Eileen currently serves as a Mathematics Coach in the Lakewood School District.

Patricia Cox

Patricia Cox received her B.A. in Sociology from Rutgers University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Marygrove College. She has taught Grades 3 through 8 in a variety of educational settings in several states with 17 years of classroom experience. She describes her past three years as a mathematics coach as “The most fun and best teaching experience I’ve ever had. To see the enthusiasm of the kids doing the program is pure joy.”

Betti Cuomo

Betti Cuomo is an experienced teacher who has taught mathematics at all elementary grade levels, most recently as a sixth grade mathematics teacher in Jersey City.  She holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in mathematics and has 18 years of teaching experience. She believes that children learn best when they are actively engaged and when they have a high sense of self-esteem.  Betti has presented workshops at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey Regional Conferences, the orientation for newly hired Jersey City Teachers,  in-service training of math teachers in the Jersey City School District and St. Peter’s College Graduate and Undergraduate Departments of Elementary Education. She also volunteers at both the Seeing Eye in Morristown and the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.

Sara Dalton

Sara Dalton is a fifth and sixth Grade Mathematics Coach. Her background includes over 15 years of providing training and professional development to K-12 teachers, students and administrators related to integrating technology across the curriculum as well as data-driven decision making. Sara, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, believes all students can successfully learn and apply mathematics when taught the LLTeach way!

Robert J. Eckert

Robert J. Eckert has over 30 years experience as a teacher, supervisor, principal and CSA in various New Jersey school districts. Among his accomplishments are successfully building and renovating six schools to enhance learning while infusing technology and inquiry-based instruction and raising student achievement over 40% in the New Jersey assessment testing while working in an urban district. Bob holds a master of arts for teaching and a bachelor of arts in mathematics from Jersey City State College. He has also served on numerous New Jersey Department of Education committees.

Sherida Evans

Sherida Evans has been in the field of education for ten years.  She has a Master of Arts in Teaching and is currently working on a second master's degree in educational leadership.  Sherida has a great passion for mathematics and wants “to encourage students to enjoy, if not love, math.”

Susan Figueiredo

Susan Figueiredo received a BA in Elementary Education/History from Monmouth University and a MA in Educational Leadership from Kean University. Susan spent most of her teaching career as a middle school math teacher in a public school district in Union County where she also served as a math coach and staff developer. She then went on to become a supervisor for a large educational services commission where she supervised special education and basic skills teachers. As a supervisor, Susan created and implemented hands on math workshops so that the staff could explore discovery-based mathematics and share with their students. Now, as a math coach for LLTeach Inc., she gets to do what she loves most--get students and teachers excited about math!

Seton Harney

Seton Harney has been teaching for 21 years.  She earned her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from St. Bonaventure University, and her M.A. Degree in Mathematics Education from NJCU.  Her experience includes teaching on many levels in both Catholic and Public Schools in Jersey City.  Her most recent experience was teaching middle school math.  Following this, she worked as a School Technology Coordinator where she had the opportunity to work with both students and staff members, training them in the effective use of computers in the classroom.  She holds certifications in both Elementary Education and Mathematics. She is mother to John, Ryan and Kerri. 

Rita Healy

Rita Healy is a veteran middle school math teacher and school technology coordinator who has presented workshops for the Jersey City Public Schools.  She has worked extensively in the areas of mathematics and technology to assist teachers in their quest to help all children learn. A former Teacher of the Year with a master’s degree in Education, she has more than 25 years of teaching experience.  In addition to her professional experience, her volunteer work includes her role as a Recreation Commissioner for her local community where she works alongside the Easter Bunny, magicians and balloon artists.

Susan Hinkle

Susan Hinkle joined LLTeach in 2003 after spending 25 years teaching middle school mathematics in California, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.  In her role as workshop presenter and coach, she has had the privilege of working with fourth, fifth, and sixth grade teachers in the Asbury Park, Lakewood and Jersey City school districts.After receiving her B.S. in Education from Bloomsburg University, Susan pursued her post-graduate training at Georgian Court College, Ohio State University, and Rutgers University.  She works seasonally as a scorer for Educational Testing Services and as a CAPA team member for the Department of Education.

Erin Johansen

Erin Johansen taught 8th grade mathematics in Monmouth County, NJ before beginning her work with LLTeach. She saw the opportunity to become a coach as an adventure to experience education outside of her own classroom setting.  She has taught a range of levels from in-class support to honors Algebra I.  Erin has a B.A. in Mathematics and Elementary Education from Georgian Court College. She also has an M.A. in Educational Leadership from New Jersey City University where she earned certifications in Administration and Supervision. She is currently working in grades 6 through 8 in Camden City.  

Robert Jolley

Robert Jolley has served the public schools in New Jersey for 37 years. During his tenure he has been a classroom teacher, a department chairperson, a principal, a curriculum coordinator, and a mathematics supervisor. He holds a B.A. in Education and an M.A. in Administration from Glassboro State College. Since 2003 Mr. Jolley has worked for LLTeach as a mathematics coach and workshop presenter throughout the state.

Peggy Kelly

Peggy Kelly holds a Bachelors Degree in Education from St. Joseph's College, a Masters Degree in Special Education from Teachers' College, Columbia University, an MBA from New York Institute of Technology and a Professional Diploma in Educational Administration from Long Island University.  Peggy joined LLTeach Inc. in 2007 after 30 years as a teacher and administrator in New York City schools and an additional four years as a Math Consultant at the middle school level. In her position as a Math Coach in Jersey City, she provides professional development through demonstration lessons and workshops using hands-on, discovery-based math lessons to teachers of grades 7 and 8. Throughout her career as an educator, she has demonstrated a commitment to providing students with quality standards-based instruction.

Harry Kerr

During his sixteen years in the classroom, Harry Kerr has delivered math instruction at every level from grades 1 through 8. In his current role he serves as a Mathematics Coach in Jersey City, NJ, co-teaching with classroom teachers in grades 5 and 6. Additionally, Harry provides workshops demonstrating hands-on, discovery-based math lessons for New Jersey Math Content Standards from grades 5 through 8.       

Carol Kissel

Carol Kissel has been a teacher for 36 years. She graduated from Jersey City State College and received a Master’s Degree from NOVA University. She has taught elementary students from kindergarten to grade six in New Jersey and Florida. She presently is a Math Coach for LLTeach, working with teachers and students in Jersey City.

Cynthia Marks

Cynthia Marks received a B.A. from Glassboro State College. Cindy has also taken additional classes in sign language. She is a former teacher in the Bridgeton Public School District where she taught first and fourth grade and in the Gifted and Talented Program for 9 years.  She has been a professional musician and has taught music privately. In her spare time, she likes to quilt.

Maureen McNulty

Maureen McNulty joined the LLTeach Team as a third grade coach in the fall of 2003. She has a degree in Mathematics from Fordham University, New York and has trained in computers and computer programming at Stevens Institute of Technology and St. Peter’s College in New Jersey.  She enjoyed a career of 34 years in the Elizabeth Public School system as an instructor of Mathematics, Algebra I and Algebra II. During 2002, she served as a learning consultant for the New Brunswick Public School system and she presented Mathematics training to public school teachers in New Jersey. Over the years, Maureen has tutored students in Mathematics and has taught Pre-Calculus in the summer gifted program at Montclair State University. Last year, she worked with seventh and eighth grade teachers in the LLTeach Lesson Quest and Lesson Helper programs and plans to continue with these programs during 2006-2007.

Peter Nicholson

Peter Nicholson is a math educator with 40 years teaching and supervisory experience in Australia and the United States. He holds degrees from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia,   Sydney University and a masters degree from SUNY – Albany. Peter has lived in the United States for 30 years. Most recently Peter was the K-12 math supervisor with Paramus Public Schools. Peter has extensive knowledge of K-12 math teaching, math curriculum, the role of a math coach, and successful innovative math instruction.

Anne O'Brien

Teaching and coaching have been lifelong activities of Anne O’Brien. During a 30 year career in Jersey City she taught kindergarten and grades 5, 6 and 7, giving her a wide range of experience that deepened her commitment to quality education at every level. In addition to teaching she coached high school soccer and basketball. A past Coach of the Year with a Master’s degree in Education, her position at LLTeach enables her to combine both her avocation and vocation by coaching athletically and mathematically.

Howard Ogull

Howard Ogull received at B.A. in Economics from Queens College and a M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from C. W. Post.  He held a variety of positions during a 32-year career in the New York City School District and has been a math coach for the past 3 years.  Howard has also traveled throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Damita Payne-Harris

Damita Payne-Harris has been teaching since 1989.  She has taught in California, New York and New Jersey.  In addition to her classroom experience, she has worked with special needs students through mentoring at a youth advocate program and an alternative school in Marietta, Georgia as well as with several afterschool tutorial programs.  Damita believes that "working with youth is uplifting and inspiring."

Debora Procyson

Debora Procyson’s background and experience lie in teaching students with special needs. She attended Eastern College, Temple University, Regis University and has taught in Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Jersey.

Sarina Glazer Sigel

Sarina Glazer Sigel received her Ed.M. from Boston University and her J.D. from American University.  She worked for the New York City Department of Education in separate, concurrent roles in a legal and educational capacity before coming to LLTeach. Sarina has been a math coach since 2003. In her spare time she competes in races, including Ironman triathlons throughout the country.

Richard Smutek

Richard Smutek has been involved in urban education in New Jersey for over 33 years. He has served in numerous positions from teacher, principal, director to assistant superintendent. He has BA and MA degrees from New Jersey City University and holds administrative certificates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. Additionally, he has served on district CAPA teams to assist schools in enhancing their delivery of instruction.  This experience at all levels of education has given him a unique understanding of the urban learner.  Richard also holds a private pilot’s license.

Susan Streppone

A graduate of the University of South Florida, Susan Streppone holds a degree in Elementary Education with specialization in Primary Education (Kindergarten through Grade 3). She has 13 years experience as a teacher in Florida, California and New Jersey.  In addition, she supervised and modeled lessons for several elementary schools in Japan as part of an exchange program and was an Expert Teacher for Classroom Connects Internet Quest Program where she consulted with hundreds of teachers around the country. Suzi has been an LLTeach math coach and workshop presenter for the past three years.

Jill Tuazon

Jill Tuazon holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Elementary Education from Rutgers College.  She is certified and highly qualified in all subjects K-8, in addition to holding her certificate as Teacher of Middle School Mathematics. She has spent 13 years as a middle school teacher, having taught math on the 7th and 8th grade levels, as well as 8th grade geography.  Jill has always wanted to be a teacher and bring her love of learning to the classroom. Math is her favorite subject, and she enjoys teaching the innovative LLTeach methods to the Jersey City 7th and 8th grade students.

Jael Ulysse

Jael Ulysse, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a Masters in Education and Administration from Grand Canyon University, has taught in both public and private schools and has also worked as an engineer. In addition, she has tutored students in math, science and SAT preparation and has worked as a NASA mentor in a summer program for high school students interested in math and science fields.

Giselle Williams

Giselle Williams is a third and fourth grade coach with LL Teach. She holds a MA Ed. In Elementary Education from Brooklyn College and is currently in her second year of study towards a Doctorate in Education from the University of Phoenix. Prior to joining the LL Teach team, she taught in New York City public schools for eight years. In those years she taught first grade, fourth grade, and assisted in various other capacities. Additionally, Giselle was also a lead instructor with Platform Learning in New York City, an after-school program geared towards helping children to succeed academically. Giselle is originally from Brooklyn and now currently resides in Central New Jersey with her family.

Erin Zmuda

Erin Zmuda has been teaching for over 13 years and believes that, as an LLTeach Math Coach, she has the best of both worlds because she gets to work with both students and teachers on a daily basis. Erin has given numerous workshops in the area of mathematics. Through workshops, team teaching, and demonstration lessons she explores different avenues of learning to keep the classroom environment exciting and new. Erin has a B.A. in Humanities from William Paterson University and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She is currently working toward a graduate degree in Mathematics Education.