Instructional Coaches help the teachers and students better understand Common Core Mathematics, Science/Engineering, Literacy and Technology at the Elementary Level.
Trupti Sprowls (PreK-5 Literacy) Trupti.Sprowls@pinebushschools.org
Trupti is a highly qualified literacy professional with advanced academic preparation and extensive teaching experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Reading from Teachers College at Columbia University. She started her career in Pine Bush School District at Pakanasink Elementary School in 2003 as an AIS Reading Interventionist (K-5). In 2018, she became a PreK-5 Literacy Coach in Pine Bush, currently working in all four elementary schools.
Christina Greenbaum (Pre K-5 Literacy) Christina.Greenbaum@pinebushschools.org
Christina serves as a Literacy Coach across four elementary schools within the Pine Bush Central School District. She holds New York State professional certifications in Childhood Education, Literacy Education, and Educational Leadership. Before assuming her current role, Christina gained extensive experience as a Title I Reading Interventionist (K-5), Classroom Teacher, and Administrator. She is passionate about collaborating with colleagues in each school to enhance reading achievement and ensure student success district-wide.
Maria Gabrell (Pre K-6 STEAM) Maria.Gabrell@pinebushschools.org
Maria brings over two decades of invaluable experience from the NYC Department of Education, where she dedicated 21 years to teaching different grade levels, served as a STEM teacher and later as the Elementary Math Coach for K-5. Certified to teach students from Pre-K through Grade 6, Maria has a deep passion for fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in young learners. Now in her third year with our district, she continues to collaborate with teachers to share her expertise and enthusiasm for STEAM education. Maria is committed to supporting innovative teaching practices and empowering educators to unlock their students’ potential in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Janine Brutvan (Pre-K-6 STEAM) Janine.Brutvan@pinebushschools.org