Our Staff
A. Lin Goodwin is the original architect and founding Director and Principal Investigator (PI) for TR@麻豆原创. She is thrilled to be taking up the role of PI again and working with the outstanding TR@麻豆原创 team on preparing exceptional teachers for New York City schools. TR@麻豆原创 graduates have been making a positive difference in the lives of urban youth since 2010 through meaningful and student-centered curriculum, a pedagogy of justice and care, and steadfast advocacy for their students' well-being and success. Lin could not be more excited to contribute to this important endeavor and support teacher learning and development.
Suzanne Pratt is the Co-Director of Teaching Residents at Teachers College (TR@麻豆原创) and is passionate about preparing teachers to work in New York City public schools. As a teacher and teacher educator, she has taught in both K-12 and university settings. Since 2011, she has been collaborating with New York City teachers, school leaders, students, and teacher educators to develop experiences and opportunities that support the growth and learning of pre-service teachers who will soon be classroom teachers of record in local schools. Each year, she is enthusiastic about continuing this important work with incoming groups of Teaching Residents as they become part of the wider TR@麻豆原创 community.
Grace Sierra is the Induction Coordinator at TR@麻豆原创. She was a graduate from the first ever TR@麻豆原创 cohort and she has also been a Mentor teacher and a Residency Supervisor. Before joining the TR@麻豆原创 team, Grace taught & coached teachers in NYC public schools.
Kathleen Boyle began her time with TR@麻豆原创 in 2010 as a Teaching Resident. She went on to teach in NYC schools for the next 11 years. During her time in the classroom, she continued to partner with TR@麻豆原创 in the completion of action research, as a Residency Supervisor, and as a Mentor Teacher. Prior to teaching, Kathleen kept the lights on at one small children’s theater and many big rehearsal studios.
Lisani Ramirez first joined TR@麻豆原创 as a student as part of the Citizen Scientist summer program. Then, after two years of being a student, he was offered a spot as a teaching assistant. Lisani has remained a part of the program, mostly helping teachers, students, and residents and even taking the role of a photographer/videographer. Now, Lisani works as the program’s “Special Project Manager”. Ever since Lisani came into the program, he never left.
Brandasia Arnold began working at TR@麻豆原创 in 2024 as the Program Administrator. Prior to her start at TR@麻豆原创 Brandasia taught PK3-4th grade and was the Office Administrator for a charter school. Brandasia has brought over all the tools needed to be a wonderful asset to TR@麻豆原创.