Amy Pyfrom brings more than thirty years of experience as a special educator in a public school setting, teaching and nurturing the literacy skills of students of all ages and grade levels through high-quality reading instruction. Amy works directly with students to provide highly individualized, structured literacy instruction tailored to each student’s unique learning needs. […]
Stern Center Staff
Rachel Branch, B.Ed, A/OGA
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
