ALL ABOUT THE TEAM
Head Teacher: Abby Burch came to Gillen Brewer July 2014. She has a Bachelor of Science in Cross-Categorical Special Education K-12 as well as a Master's of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Abby loves roller coasters and chocolate-but not at the same time!
Assistant Teacher: Charlotte Clinch started at Gillen Brewer School in the summer of 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in American Sign Language and Psychology from Northeastern University. Charlotte is from Hong Kong, loves to travel and do yoga.
Assistant Teacher: Denise Lerescu started at Gillen Brewer in the summer of 2016. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Hunter College (2010) and recently finished graduate school at Hunter College with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education in August 2016. Denise enjoys hiking, and loves to draw and do arts and crafts.
Health Paraprofessional: Cintya Remirez-Garcia joined the Gillen Brewer team in September. Over the course of the summer, Cintya worked as an assistant teacher at the Caedmom School Discovery Camp. In addition, she was an assistant teacher at a bilingual preschool during the year. Cintya enjoys music, movies, and art projects!
Psychologist: Dr. Carli Koch came to Gillen Brewer in September 2013. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Skidmore College and both a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Doctorate in School Psychology from Fordham University. She is a New York State Certified and Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
Occupational Therapist: Sarah has been an Occupational Therapist for over 10 years. She started working at Gillen Brewer in September 2009. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University. Sarah is trained in Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, PAF program, Astronaut Training, and The Get Ready to Learn Yoga Program. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga and traveling.
Occupational Therapist: Brittany came to Gillen Brewer in the Fall of 2015. Previously, she worked in a sensory gym and in an early intervention program. She graduated from Ithaca College in 2013 where she received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes with her dog!
Speech and Language Pathologist: Daria joined the Gillen Brewer School in 2014 and is excited to begin a new school year. She holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Queens College, as well as a Bachelor in Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College.