Renaissance Administration
Principal - Arria Coburn
Grades 8th and 10th Assistant Principal - Jenni Manfredi
manfredij@springfieldpublicschools.com
My life and education began in Forest Park at Kensington and White Street Elementary Schools. My family moved to Agawam when I was in 2nd grade. I graduated Agawam High School in 1994. Not sure what I wanted to study and which career path was right for me, I decided Springfield Technical Community College was a good choice for 2 years. I researched and visited colleges and universities.In 1996, I transferred to UMass Dartmouth and studied marine biology. I worked for a professor in her marine biology lab and volunteered for a few different student groups and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. When I graduated I was not sure what I could do with my degree, but I knew that I liked teaching other people and helping them learn and discover new things about the world and themselves. I found an opportunity to be an educator as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in Southwick, MA. The teacher I worked with was strong and had much success with her classes and a terrific reputation in the community. She inspired me to go back to school, advance my degrees and become a teacher and a counselor. I found a program at Springfield College that included learning how to be both a teacher and an adjustment counselor. I was also honored to serve in the AmeriCorps volunteer service program for 2 years, 2001-2003. After working at Kennedy Middle School and SciTech as a science teacher from 2003-2008, I decided I really wanted to help other teachers, students and families in a different way, so I went back to college again, this time to become an administrator. I completed my program requirements to be a licensed principal/assistant principal through the Project Lead/UMass Partnership. During this time, I also took on a leadership role as a Magnet Resource Teacher at SciTech for our exciting STEM Magnet program. In 2012, I moved into my first role as assistant principal at Kiley Middle School. After 2 years at Kiley, I got the chance to work back at SciTech as a high school assistant principal. In 2014, I was invited to join the Renaissance Family and work with both middle and high school students, teachers and families. What an honor it has been. As you can see, I do love to take on new opportunities to learn and grow. I have had many exciting experiences in college and career and have met some incredible people along the way. I truly am excited to hear about the experiences you will create on your journey. Ms. Jenni L. Manfredi, M.Ed. |
Grades 7th and 9th Assistant Principal - Dan Pear
peard@springfieldpublicschools.com
Mr. Daniel Pear is one of the founding educators of the Springfield Renaissance School. During his tenure here, Mr. Pear has taught 6th, 8th, and 9th grade mathematics. Mr. Pear has previously served as the head coach of the boys’ and girls’ varsity cross country teams. Prior to joining the Springfield Renaissance School community, Mr. Pear taught in Weymouth, MA and in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Pear is fortunate to be supported by his wife, Kara Noonan Pear, and their two children. Grades 6th, 11th, and 12th Assistant Principal - Sacha Garcia-Mailloux
garcia-maillouxs@springfieldpublicschools.com
Born and raised in Holyoke. B.A. at Bates College in Lewiston, ME where I did study abroad to Spain and France. Traveled to Africa, Mexico, Italy and the island of Sardinia by way of Bates. M.Ed. at UMASS Amherst in Education Administration. Taught middle school for eight years. Currently Assistant Principal for 6th and 11th, and 12th grade. Proud wife of Paul and mother to Lukas and Nadya. |
