Robert A. Rosenbaum, Yale, A.B. 1936, Ph.D. 1947 (mathematics), was a faculty member at Reed College in Oregon from 1939-53 and has been a Visiting Professor at Swarthmore College, Univ. of Mass., and College of St.Thomas (St. Paul, MN). A professor of mathematics at Wesleyan University since 1953, he has also held various posts in Wesleyan academic administration, including Acting President in 1970. In 1985, he was named The University Professor of Mathematics and the Sciences, emeritus.
     He has been recognized with honorary LHD's from St. Joseph College (CT), Wesleyan, and Transylvania University (KY), and with an Sc.D. from CSU; with the Baldwin Medal (Wesleyan) and the Transylvania Medal, and with awards from ATOMIC, CSTA, and Sacred Heart University.
     He has written articles in professional journals, and is the author or co-author of mathematics texts including Geometry with Coordinates (SMSG); Modern Coordinate Geometry (Houghton-Mifflin); An Introduction to Projective Geometry and Modern Algebra (Addison-Wesley); and Calculus, Basic Concepts and Applications (Cambridge University Press).
     He founded the Project to Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS) in 1979, was its Director until 1994, and its Chairman since 1995. He was also the Founding President of the CT Academy for Education in Math, Science, and Technology in 1990 and served on its Board of Directors and Executive Committee until 2003.

   Mike Zebarth has been involved in Mathematics and Science education since the late 1960’s. Mike taught Math, Physics and Physical Science for thirteen years in several Illinois schools. He has experience teaching in grades 6-12 and at the college level. Mike was recognized by the American Association of Physics Teachers for Innovative Physics Teaching in 1974. In addition to his teaching experience, Mike served on a local school board for a number of years. In the 70’s he was instrumental in the establishment of pre-school programs in two Illinois communities.

   In 1980, Mike moved from education to industry and spent the next 21 years working for Canberra Industries, a Connecticut manufacturer of analytical instruments. During that time, Mike continued his involvement in education making frequent presentations to students and teachers in the area of nuclear science. He is the author of numerous publications on the applications of nuclear instrumentation. Mike is an active member of the American Association of Physics Teachers, the National Science Teachers Association, the Health Physics Society, and the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management

   Mike’s work with PIMMS began in the early 1990’s when he worked with PIMMS to host Summer Institutes. By the mid 90’s, he was a member of the PIMMS Advisory Council and become its Chairperson in 2003. Mike took over as the Director for PIMMS on the retirement of Dan Dolan in late 2003.

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    Bob Borello has had extensive teaching, administrative, and leadership experience, both in CT public schools and through service to PIMMS. Having taught mathematics and science in the elementary and middle schools, he has been Elementary Science Chairman in Manchester; Elementary School Principal in Lebanon (CT); Science Department Chairman in Hartford; and BEST District Facilitator in Hartford.
     After study that led to his designation as a PIMMS Vanguard Fellow in 1985, Bob served as an assistant to Dr. Ralph Yulo in subsequent PIMMS summer programs and later became the PIMMS head elementary science instructor. Since then, Bob has directed numerous workshops throughout the State and region, including developing (with Judy Dailey) science and mathematics training sessions, based on a PIMMS model, at Union College in Schenectady, NY, for teachers in that area. Bob and Judy have conducted the Union College program for eight years. With commitment to carrying on the work of “increasing mastery of mathematics and science”, Bob is devoted to his current position of PIMMS Associate Director of Science.

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     Sandra Coelho has been involved in education since 1958.  Her certification is Nursery – Grade 8; Grades 7 – 12 Mathematics; and Educational Administration.  Sandra taught math and was the math and technology coordinator for the East Windsor Public Schools, where she spent 35 of her 38 years in public education. Her experience spanned the entire spectrum of Pre K through High School and College.
     Sandie has run her own consulting firm specializing in technology training and in professional development for teachers. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Mathematics, and Advanced Certificates in Curriculum and Administration and Technology. Sandie is a long time member and officer of ATOMIC, ATMNE, and numerous other professional organizations. Sandie has worked as a consultant with PIMMS and the Connecticut Academy. In that capacity, she has helped teachers in a number of school districts learn to use manipulatives and interactive strategies, along with the results of the Connecticut Mastery Tests to improve their instruction.
     Working at PIMMS as the Associate Director for Mathematics is a comfortable and natural environment for her.