Curriculum Specialist-Mathematics Ms. Thompson has a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a secondary education teaching endorsement from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics from Western Governor’s University. Ms. Thompson taught 6-12th grade mathematics for over 30 years before retiring and becoming a curriculum and professional development specialist. She is passionate about providing students with high quality personalized learning opportunities that emphasizes conceptual understanding and mastery learning. At Red Comet, Ms. Thompson is responsible for overseeing the development of the k-12 mathematics curriculum.
Ms. Gina Foxx has a BS in Experimental Psychology and an MA in Psychology (Neuroscience). Ms. Foxx has authored empirical research journal articles, managed a research laboratory, and overseen undergraduate honors research students. In addition to her work in research, Gina has developed university-level courses in the social sciences, edited non-fiction books, and created original content for New York Times bestselling authors in the wellness genre. At Red Comet, Gina is responsible for developing original content that are aligned to Common Core & State Standards.
Dr. Anna Chvyreva has a Master's degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and several years of research experience. She has authored several scientific and research papers. At Red Comet, Dr. Chvyreva helps guide curriculum development for science courses.
Dr. Osborn has a PhD in Biology from the University of Texas in Arlington. She also has a MSc in Entomology, BSc (Hons), BSc in Entomology & Zoology and an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems & Computer Networking. Dr. Osborn was a tenured Associate Professor of Biology and has published in peer-reviewed journals. At Red Comet, Dr. O is involved with Life Sciences curriculum.
Ms. Daphne is an experienced language teacher whose love for teaching Spanish language and culture has only grown with her decade-long experience teaching high school, middle school, and one-on-one Spanish classes. She holds a BA in Spanish from Lawrence University where she spent a year abroad attending the University of Granada in Spain and graduated with honors. She went on to earn her Master's in Spanish Language and Literature and graduated with honors from Lehman College as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows Program.
Ms. Daphne started her career in education in New York City, teaching middle and high school Spanish in Title I schools for 10 years. In addition to teaching Spanish, she co-founded the Junior Year Study Abroad program at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria, leading students annually on trips abroad. Daphne’s passion for Spanish and Latin American culture led naturally to her own travel study throughout Central and South America.
Rosemarie Punsalan Goyette is an accomplished Science educator with two decades of experience spanning elementary to high school levels. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majoring in Chemistry and a Master's in Education majoring in E-learning, both from the Philippines. Throughout her career, Rosemarie has dedicated half of her teaching years to curriculum development and the creation of instructional materials. She is also a published author of several elementary Science textbooks used in the Philippines. A passionate advocate for STEM education, particularly among girls, Rosemarie has been a speaker at numerous local and international conferences, where she shares her expertise and promotes the importance of STEM education. At Red Comet, Ms. Punsalan is responsible for overseeing the development of the k-12 science curriculum assessment, and media interactives.
