Preschool Instructional Coach
Stephanie Farfan-Ross
Stephanie Farfan-Ross
My Coaching Philosophy
“Coaching is a partnership. I am here to listen, learn with you, and help turn great ideas into intentional classroom practice."
A Little About Me
My name is Stephanie Farfan-Ross. This is my thirteenth year in education. I am an experienced educator with a background in Psychology, Teaching, Early Childhood, and Special Education. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach across multiple grade levels, including preschool and elementary school. These experiences have shaped my belief that strong early learning environments are built through intentional teaching, meaningful relationships, engaging play, and responsive support for every learner.
I am especially passionate about inclusive practices and helping teachers feel confident in using assessment information to guide instruction. I look forward to learning alongside our preschool teachers and building a collaborative coaching culture where questions, reflection, and new ideas are always welcome.
Outside of school, I’m a wife and mom to two wonderful children. A 10-year-old girl and a 3 year-old boy. I love spending time with my family, traveling, and making memories together. I’m also a longtime swim coach and have had the privilege of coaching the Weehawken High School Swim Team. When I’m not cheering on my swimmers, you can usually find me cheering for my favorite basketball team at MSG, "The New York Knicks!" 🏀
I’m excited for this new chapter and grateful for the opportunity to support our preschool community in Weehawken!
My role in the classroom and how I support the teachers:
Co-Planning
Collaborate on lessons, centers, routines, and intentional learning opportunities.
Modeling
Demonstrate strategies, questioning techniques, small-group instruction, and classroom practices.
Observation & Feedback
Provide supportive, non-evaluative feedback focused on teacher goals and student learning.
Assessment & Data
Help use GOLD and other classroom data to identify strengths, needs, and next instructional steps.
Learning Environment
Support classroom setup, materials, learning centers, routines, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Inclusive Practices
Partner with teachers to strengthen differentiation, accommodations, and access for all learners.
Resources - How can you find out what’s going on?
❏ Check RealTime Parent Portal
❏ Check Teacher Websites
❏ Check District Website for updates & newsletters
❏ Follow us on Twitter (@S_FarfanRoss) (@WeehawkenTSD)