The ExploreLearning Professional Development Team

Our team of expert trainers from across the U.S. and Canada stands ready to help you get the most out of Gizmos. ExploreLearning Professional Development Team members are experienced math and science educators from the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Most hold advanced degrees in math, science, or education leadership related fields and several are National Board Certified Teachers.

The ExploreLearning Team:

  • Elsie Rivard
    Director
    Florida
  • Pam Larson
    Manager, Professional Development
    Kansas
  • Stephen Lippa
    Project Manager
    Ontario
  • Donna Abbruzzese
    Certified Trainer, Secondary Educator
    New York
  • Diane Kasparie
    Certified Trainer, Secondary Educator
    Illinois
  • Dr. Trinna McKay
    Certified Trainer, Secondary Educator
    Georgia
  • Mary Mendoza
    Certified Trainer, Secondary Educator
    Texas
  • Ted Snyder
    Certified Trainer
    California
  • Mario Junco
    Project Manager
    Florida
  • Lisa Bickel
    National Training Consultant
    Texas
  • Dawn Rowley
    Project Manager
    Georgia
  • Fran Shectman
    Project Manager
    New York City
  • Glenn Nakamura
    Certified Trainer, Secondary Educator
    Florida
  • Leslie Leduc
    Certified Trainer, Technology Educator
    Florida
  • Sharon Pearson
    Certified Trainer, Elementary Educator
    Nevada