Elementary Math Instructional Coaches (K-2), Rockwood School District

Denise Bigham and Stephanie Reeder are K-2 Instructional Math Coaches from the Rockwood School District. They support teachers through individual workshops, job embedded professional development, meeting the needs of individual learners, and new teacher training. Stephanie and Denise both have advanced degrees in the area of Early Childhood. They have a passion for connecting math to the real world, creating highly engaging lessons that foster deeper thinking and learning. 

Consultant, The Link Development STL

Sherrie holds degrees in elementary education as well as a master's degree in educational administration. Additionally, Sherrie has completed extensive specialized leadership, math, and STEM programs through several prestigious universities. Sherrie delivers professional development to area educators in curriculum integration, curriculum writing, best practice instruction, STEM, and all things math. She believes in empowering both educators and students in their authentic learning. Sherrie takes a constructivist, hands-on approach in workshops and professional development. She believes fostering relationships and making connections is one of the main keys to positive student achievement.

Consultant, Instructional Coach, Abacus Education LLC

Kim brings a passion to her work that comes from a desire to create safe learning spaces where all students have the time and support they need in order to reach their full potential. Throughout her 20+ years as a classroom teacher, instructional designer, and mathematics consultant, Kim has supported 100+ districts in 43 states and is proud to call St. Louis home. She believes that all learners, big and small, have the ability to achieve great things and is excited to learn and collaborate with fellow educators and their students.

K-12 math consultant, St. Louis RPDC at Education Plus

Sarah Browne is a K-12 math consultant with the St. Louis RPDC at Education Plus. With 14 years of classroom experience teaching Pre-Algebra to Geometry in middle school, she has served on the district math leadership and curriculum writing teams, and led professional development on best practices in mathematics. Sarah has also contributed to Missouri's state assessment writing process. She is passionate about making math meaningful, relevant, and enjoyable for all students.

State Math Consultant, South Central Regional Professional Development Center

Michael Dougan is a state Math Consultant at the South Central Regional Professional Development Center. Previously, he brought his expertise to the classroom through his work teaching secondary mathematics for a decade. He led curriculum, assessment, and standards alignment for multiple districts, but his passion lies in building students’ confidence in mathematics and communicating their ideas to grow and flourish. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics from Colorado College, and enjoys traveling with his wife and playing board games in his spare time.

Senior Curriculum Developer, Amplify

Stephanie Filardo is an #ISTE Ignite Speaker, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, and Author. She currently develops K-5 Math curriculum at Amplify and has taught math, special education, science, and computer science at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Guided by the principle, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should,” she thoughtfully integrates technology into education.

Outside of education, Stephanie has recently picked up the art of cross-stitch and is a proud STL South City resident along with her dogs Sailor, Olive, and Magnolia.

Instructional Coach,  Hazelwood School District.

Dr. Aleshea Ingram-Jenkins is an instructional coach at the Hazelwood School District. She has served in various roles in education for the past 19 years. Dr. Ingram-Jenkins works closely with novice and experienced teachers, where she provides job-embedded professional development, mentoring, and coaching. She has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She also has a Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from Maryville University. Dr. Ingram Jenkins enjoys teaching students how to become critical thinkers and spending time with her family.

K-12 Math Consultant, Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center

Phillip Gegen is a K-12 Math Consultant with the Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center. Before joining RPDC, Phil taught HS math in Missouri for 26 years, including 14 years of statistics, in both small rural and large suburban districts. He also taught in the Upward Bound Program at NWMSU, and coached high school tennis and cross country.

University Supervisor and Mentor, Saint Louis University

Debbi is currently a PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Saint Louis University. I work as an adjunct professor, graduate assistant to the Dean, University Supervisor and Mentor, and assistant to the field office. I came to Saint Louis University after teaching high school mathematics for 22 years. I am passionate about my research interests: teacher education and preparation, mathematics education, and mentoring early career teachers. Debbi can be reached at debra.goldstein@slu.edu  

Math Interventionist, Maplewood Richmond Heights

Hello! I have spent over 22 years in education and have worked in Chicago, Affton, Brentwood and Maplewood Richmond Heights. I have a passion for math, data and curriculum writing. The past three years I have worked as a math interventionist focusing on ensuring all students can reach their math goals. I do interventions as well as enrichment for students. In 2023 I completed my Doctorate at Murray State University. My dissertation focused on different math texts and their correlation to MAP scores in St. Louis County. While text does matter to an extent, what matters most is the teacher's knowledge, confidence, and understanding of the content and best teaching practices. I enjoy collaborating with other math teachers in order to build the best math program for all students.

Math Instructional Coach, Rockwood School District

Erin Hausmann and Hannah Tucker are 3-5 Instructional Math Coaches from the Rockwood School District. They support teachers through individual workshops, job embedded professional development, meeting the needs of individual learners, and new teacher training. Erin has an advanced degree in technology and elementary math. Hannah has an advanced degree in curriculum and instruction.  They love working with teachers and students in order to make math more fun, engaging, and hands-on.

Missouri English Learner Instructional Specialist for Southwest Missouri

Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz has served in public education for 25+ years. Her various roles have had one common link: celebrating and promoting the richness of multicultural students and supporting their academic success. Rhonda has worked with students from PreK-adult as a teacher of English as a Second Language, Spanish, and French. She supported students as a school counselor in Florida and Missouri. In addition, Rhonda directed the English Language Development program in Springfield Public Schools for 5 years. In her current role, Rhonda seeks to empower educators of multilingual learners to teach from an asset-based mindset by offering training in culturally sustaining and inclusive instructional practices.

Teacher, Webster Groves High School

I have taught pretty much every high school math class that has been offered at the schools I have taught at. I started my career student teaching at Soldan High School, got my first job at Hazelwood West High School and am now a teacher at Webster Groves High School. For two years I have implemented "Building Thinking Classrooms" in my Algebra 1 and Statistics classes. 

 K-1 Instructional Design Coach,  Lindbergh School District

I have been in education for the past 13 years, focusing primarily on early learners (K-1). I am currently a K-1 Instructional Design Coach within the Lindbergh School District and will begin the next school year as the Principal of Lindbergh’s Early Childhood Center. I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL. I continued my education at Maryville University, receiving my Masters degree in Educational Leadership. Coffee and football are staples in our household, and we love spending as much time as possible outside exploring with our three year old.

Math Instructional Coordinator, Orchard Farm School District

Tracy Mobley is a dedicated educator with over 27 years of experience of teaching at the elementary level, currently serving as a Math Coach for the Orchard Farm School District. Holding a Specialist degree in Educational Administration and being a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Tracy has demonstrated exceptional expertise in teaching and educational leadership. Through her work as a Math Instructional Coordinator, she has fostered a love for mathematics among students and has been instrumental in driving academic excellence within the district. Outside the classroom, Tracy enjoys spending time in her garden and traveling to historical sites across the U.S.

Math Teacher, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Steering Committee Member and Connected Learning Ambassador

Danielle Moushey is a Math teacher in the Ladue school district. She graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2012  and is just finishing up a Masters degree and Elementary (K-6) Math Specialist Certification from the University of Central Missouri. She believes in pushing every student to become more confident and effective problem solvers through productive struggle and a positive classroom environment. 

K-1 Instructional Design Coach, Lindbergh School District

This is my 14th year as an educator. I am currently a K-1 Instructional Design Coach within the Lindbergh School District and I have previously served as a Special Education Teacher (K-2), 1st grade teacher, and a District Level Coach. I received my undergrad at UMSL with a focus on Elementary Education and received my Master's in Reading at Webster University. I am certified in Early and Elementary Education, Special Education K-12, and Reading Specialized.

Dr. John Pervez, Math Consultant, Imagine Learning

Dr. John Pervez is a math consultant with Imagine Learning. Before transitioning into the educational technology space, he served as director for academic operations in K-12 and university environments. Dr. Pervez has a passion for supporting educators and students at the intersection of equitable instruction and real-world application. As a researcher, published author, and life-long learner, he has used his position to amplify voices from marginalized communities by redefining sustainable educational policies. Dr. Pervez holds a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership and a dual master’s degree in TESOL and Rhetoric & Composition.

Instructional Specialist, Institute for School Partnership at Washington University in St. Louis

Gloria is an instructional specialist supporting the ISP’s Math314 and mySci programs. She supports the Math314 team by providing embedded professional learning in mathematics instruction and works with the mySci team to develop and revise Version 7 of the K-8 science curriculum. She taught fifth and sixth grade as a looping teacher at Maplewood Richmond Heights Elementary for five years, teaching in both a self-contained classroom, as well as a role that focused primarily on math and science. While at MRH, she served as the district’s teacher leader with ISP’s STEM District Immersion program. Gloria earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

5th Grade Teacher, Affton School District

Taylor Pierce teaches fifth grade in Affton School District where she can be creative with her instructional style, challenge students, and help kids develop a growth mindset in mathematics. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) and her master’s and Elementary Math Specialist degrees from Mizzou. 

Instructional Specialist, Math314, Washington University -  Institute for School Partnership

Jing is a Math Instructional Specialist for the Math314 program at Wash U’s Institute for School Partnership, where she supports teachers, building administrators, and district staff with implementing high quality math instruction. She taught middle school math, English Language Development, and served as a DEI coordinator and facilitator in Denver, CO.

Math Coach, Special School District of St. Louis County

Richard Rechtien is an experienced educator working as a Math Coach with Special School District. With nearly 20 years in education and a solid academic background including degrees in Secondary Math Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Administration, Richard brings a wealth of expertise to his role. He's passionate about math education and has served math coach, K-12 math curriculum coordinator, assessment facilitator, and classroom teacher. Beyond work, Richard enjoys camping with his wife of almost 20 years and their 14-year-old son

1st Grade Teacher, Long Elementary, Lindbergh School District

This is my 9th year in education. I am a first grade teacher at Long Elementary School in the Lindbergh School District and have previously taught Kindergarten. I graduated from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. I am also certified in Early Childhood Education. In my free time, I enjoy reading and spending time in nature with my friends and family!

Math Teacher, Special School District of St. Louis County

Tyler Schiller is a math teacher for Special School District of St. Louis County. Tyler has spent the past 4 years as a special education math teacher at the middle school level embedded within the Riverview Gardens School District. Tyler holds a masters degree in Special Education from UMSL and an education specialist degree in school administration from Northwest Missouri State University. Tyler has experience successfully implementing Schema Based instruction in the special education setting as part of his MPEA action research activity. 

Math Coach, Special School District of St. Louis County

Angie Simmons is a math coach for Special School District of St. Louis County, working to impact teacher practices and student outcomes for K-12 teaching staff. For over 10 years, she has trained and coached teachers on interventions, high yield strategies, and high leverage practices. She holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Fontbonne University, and an educational specialist degree in school administration from Northwest Missouri State University. Angie seeks to promote a culture of collaborative inquiry and to measure the impact of professional learning on teachers and students.

State Math Consultant, EdPlus/STL RPDC

Abby Smith is a K-12 math consultant with the St. Louis RPDC at EducationPlus. She has more than 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher, new teacher mentor and Instructional Coach and Coordinator. Abby is passionate about helping children build positive math identities and see math all around them in the world.  She has extensive experience creating rich and rigorous math experiences for children so that they develop the capacity to think and reason independently. Abby has worked with numerous teachers at varying levels to build their capacity to help students think flexibly and engage WITH math (rather than simply do math)!

Math314, Institute for School Partnership

Instructional Design Coach, Lindbergh School District

I am proud to say that I have been in education for the past 18 years. During that time, I have taught various grade levels, including early childhood, 1st, 3rd, and middle school. Currently, I serve as an Instructional Design Coach in Lindbergh Schools, specifically serving 4th and 5th grade educators. I received my undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. I continued my education at Webster University in Saint Louis, MO, obtaining an M.A.T. in Communication Arts. In my free time, I love traveling with my family and spending time with our three dogs.

Math Interventionist, Grannemann Elementary, Hazelwood School District.

Jessica Strong is a Math Interventionist at Grannemann Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District. She believes education is the discovery of the world achieved through collaboration, inquiry, innovation, creativity, and especially fun. She knows every child can learn and with the correct facilitation, they can achieve their full potential. Prior to becoming an Instructional Team Leader, she enjoyed 11 years as a classroom teacher working with every grade in some capacity as an elementary teacher, a Spanish teacher, a coding teacher, or a Middle and High School math teacher. As a storyteller and catalyst for wondering, Jessica speaks like a kid - modeling, seeking, and celebrating mistakes to encourage the growth of all. She joyfully connects children, adults, and data to shift perspectives.

Elementary Math Coordinator, Rockwood School District

Dr. Carrie Tomc has been in education for 23 year and currently serves as the Elementary Math Coordinator for the Rockwood School District. She is a certified elementary math specialist with a passion for creating meaningful math classrooms for all children.