Rachel brings 16 years of dedicated experience in public education to her work at The Stern Center. A 2007 graduate of Saint Michael’s College, Rachel has spent the majority of her career focused on ELA and structured literacy. Her background includes 11 years as a classroom teacher and five years as a Literacy Coach and […]
Stern Center Staff
Eric Ford
As Director of Strategic Communications, Eric brings over 20 years of experience leading content strategy and marketing initiatives for media and arts nonprofit organizations. In this role, Eric works to tell the stories of the Stern Center’s impact, expanding reach and revenue. He fosters awareness of mission, inspires donor support, and builds connections across audiences. […]
Olivia Light, M.Ed.
Olivia earned her Master of Elementary Education from Lesley University in 2024, after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Education from St. Lawrence University. She began her teaching career as an associate at Belmont Day School, where she worked in both second and fifth grade classrooms. Most recently, she led a […]
Gina Kells, M.Ed.
Gina has been in the field of education for the past 30 years in a variety of positions- from supervising college students and college bound students, to teaching preschool and kindergarten students. She has worked as a college instructor, a classroom teacher, a preschool teacher, and a reading specialist. She truly enjoys teaching people of […]
Erin Loughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Erin received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Seton Hall University in 2007. Over the course of her career, she has gained extensive experience working in research, private practice, and schools, both on the East Coast and abroad. Her clinical practice is centered on fostering communication and engagement with neurodiverse learners. Erin is […]
Amy Desiderio
Amy Desiderio has been an educator for over 40 years. She started her Wilson and Fundations® journey in 2009 and became Wilson®-certified in 2010. In 2013, she worked at the district level supporting Special Education programs and became a Fundations trainer. She believes all children can learn to read with the proper instructional strategies and […]
