Expeditionary Learning Lead Teacher - Lindsay Slabich
slabichl@springfieldpublicschools.com
I am a founding teacher at the Springfield Renaissance School. I received my BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. I have taught in the Springfield Public Schools since 2003, first at the High School of Commerce and then at Renaissance. I taught Social Studies for four years at Renaissance and is now the school’s Expeditionary Learning Resource Teacher. I loves being with my family, the outdoors, yoga, cooking, and all of the Renaissance students and faculty!
I am a founding teacher at the Springfield Renaissance School. I received my BA in American Studies from Wesleyan University. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. I have taught in the Springfield Public Schools since 2003, first at the High School of Commerce and then at Renaissance. I taught Social Studies for four years at Renaissance and is now the school’s Expeditionary Learning Resource Teacher. I loves being with my family, the outdoors, yoga, cooking, and all of the Renaissance students and faculty!
Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist - Katrina Danby
danbyk@springfieldpublicschools.com
I am excited to be entering my 13th year in education and 5th year as an Instructional Coach. As a founding teacher of Renaissance, I quickly fell in love with teaching through inquiry and believe that children best learn through self-discovery. I have a strong sense of pride for my alma mater, Western New England College, where I studied Mathematics, became a resident advisor and joined the varsity volleyball team. I have a Masters from Kaplan University with additional course work from Springfield College and Lesley University.
I live in Somers, CT with my supportive husband and two adventurous boys. You can often find us on the boat, fishing, swimming at the cabin, or enjoying some smores by the campfire.
I am excited to be entering my 13th year in education and 5th year as an Instructional Coach. As a founding teacher of Renaissance, I quickly fell in love with teaching through inquiry and believe that children best learn through self-discovery. I have a strong sense of pride for my alma mater, Western New England College, where I studied Mathematics, became a resident advisor and joined the varsity volleyball team. I have a Masters from Kaplan University with additional course work from Springfield College and Lesley University.
I live in Somers, CT with my supportive husband and two adventurous boys. You can often find us on the boat, fishing, swimming at the cabin, or enjoying some smores by the campfire.
English Instructional Leadership Specialist - Megan Magrath-Smith
magrathm@springfieldpublicschools.com
I grew up in Springfield and Amherst, Massachusetts. I attended Skidmore College in upstate New York and graduated with a degree in Government. I then returned to Western Massachusetts to earn my Master in the Art of Teaching from UMass-Amherst. This is my 13th year at the Springfield Renaissance School and my third as the English Instructional Leadership Specialist. Outside of school, I enjoy time with my husband and two children, Finn and Isabel, and go on hikes, travel, cook, read, and drinks lots of chai tea.
I grew up in Springfield and Amherst, Massachusetts. I attended Skidmore College in upstate New York and graduated with a degree in Government. I then returned to Western Massachusetts to earn my Master in the Art of Teaching from UMass-Amherst. This is my 13th year at the Springfield Renaissance School and my third as the English Instructional Leadership Specialist. Outside of school, I enjoy time with my husband and two children, Finn and Isabel, and go on hikes, travel, cook, read, and drinks lots of chai tea.
