In addition to differentiating and developing curriculum, this teacher's transition to coaching in an early childhood setting involves a complex blend of mentoring teachers, teaching students, and discovering resources.
Penny Cataldo, penny_cataldo@rcsny.org, the early childhood math specialist at Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford, New york, is interested in how young children use math tools and manipulatives to develop and extend their understanding of mathematical concepts.