Cyndi Adams

Teaching and Learning Specialist
adamscy@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8926
Cyndi is a Teaching and Learning Specialist with almost a decade of classroom experience in a diverse urban setting. She is committed to collaborating with educational professionals in order to implement high-quality, research-based practices and is passionate about equipping educators with the knowledge and tools they need to best support students. Cyndi holds a BA in Mathematics and a BA in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a MA in Remedial Reading and Language Arts from Fairfield University. Cyndi also holds a current Wilson Reading Systems Level 1 Certification and is recognized as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner as well as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction.

Audrey Barbarotta

Administrative Assistant
barbarad@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8847
Audrey Barbarotta is an Administrative Assistant at PDS.
She can be reached at 203-365-8847 or barbarad@cestrumbull.org.

Kasey Dunn

Teaching and Learning Specialist
dunnk@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8829

Kasey Dunn is a passionate and experienced secondary social studies educator across diverse educational settings. As a Teaching and Learning Specialist, she leads professional development on Understanding by Design (UbD) curriculum development, new teacher support, and Tier 1 instruction. In addition, she serves as a TEAM field staff member, training mentors and providing guidance to new teachers statewide. Kasey also contributed as a consultant for the Connecticut Social Studies Standards Project and as a writer for the state's K-8 Model Curriculum. She holds both a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut.

Laurie Franzino

Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist
franzinl@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8348
Laurie Franzino is an Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist with 16 years of experience in public and private early childhood education settings. She has worked as a preschool teacher’s assistant, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten lead teacher, and mentor teacher. Laurie also teaches as an adjunct instructor in the Early Childhood Education program at Norwalk Community College. Just as Laurie finds joy in promoting and facilitating the development of young learners, she enjoys working alongside early childhood educators on their own developmental journey to implement best practices and professional standards.
Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Bates College and her Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education.

Christina Lye

Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist
lyec@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8843
Christina Lye is an educator, consultant and coach with more than 20 years of experience. She has held a variety of roles in the field of early childhood education including classroom teacher (in both public schools and community based settings), assistant program director, and teaching and learning specialist. Her areas of expertise include NAEYC Accreditation, early learning standards, social and emotional learning, and high-impact instructional strategies.

Jillian Moccia

Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist
mocciaj@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8858
Jillian Moccia has a deep commitment to empowering educators, guiding them to recognize the potential in every child. Through professional development, coaching, and consultation, Jillian inspires both novice and seasoned educators to create inclusive, dynamic, and differentiated learning environments. She champions the importance of individualized teaching strategies, social-emotional development, and higher-order thinking, fostering classrooms where all learners can thrive. She equips educators with the tools, insight, and confidence needed to implement innovative, inclusive practices that transform the learning experience. Jillian holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from The College of Saint Rose, a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Saint Joseph, and a 6th-year Certificate of Advanced Study in Administration & Supervision from the University of Bridgeport.

Liz Parmelee

Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist
parmelee@cestrumbull.org
Work: 203-365-8913Liz is an Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Specialist who brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked as an assistant teacher, teacher, lead teacher, and childcare director. She values building strong relationships with both teachers and administrators, believing that collaboration and trust are key to fostering meaningful growth and success in early childhood education. Liz’s diverse background gives her a deep understanding of the challenges educators face, and she is deeply committed to adapting to individuals' readiness and needs.  Her competencies include coaching educators in the NAEYC Accreditation process, curriculum development and assesssment and relationship building. Liz  holds a B.A. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education.