Our Teachers

Pod Director

Mrs. Kaitlyn Coirazza

Kaitlyn Coirazza has a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Special Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy from Roberts Wesleyan University. She is a New York State Certified Teacher who has over eight years of teaching experience working with preschool and elementary students in private preschools, public schools, charter schools, and online platforms. She has served as a general education teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, and an ESL (English as a Second Language) online teacher. Kaitlyn is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Education Department at Roberts Wesleyan University, where she teaches graduate students how to become excellent teachers and literacy specialists. Despite these achievements, Kaitlyn is most proud of being a follower of Jesus, a wife to her husband, and foster/adoptive mom of three girls, ages 6, 4, and 3, whom she homeschools.

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our teachers are dedicated, talented professionals who love teaching, working with kids, and making learning fun. They are followers of Jesus and strive to be like Christ in their thoughts, words, and actions.

ELA + Social Studies Teacher

Mrs. Kaitlyn Coirazza

In addition to being the Pod Director, Kaitlyn loves teaching ELA and Social Studies at The Westside Christian Learning Pod. As a New York State Certified Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Special Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy, Kaitlyn uses her training and expertise to teach exciting social studies lessons and to teach students how to become strong readers, spellers, and writers.

Math Teacher

Mrs. Samantha Montgomery

Samantha is a New York Certified Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Special Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy from SUNY Brockport. She taught second grade for eight years at St. Paul Lutheran before deciding to stay at home with her two boys. Samantha has been part of the homeschooling community for two years, tutoring homeschooled students in math, reading, writing, and she is excited to bring her creativity and enthusiasm for teaching to the pod!

Assistant ELA + Math Teacher

Mrs. Lynette Hannah

Lynette has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Cornell University. She has ten years of experience working at Varsity Tutors as a reading and math tutor and has volunteered at a local school helping at-risk students improve their grades. Lynette is the proud mom of her five year old daughter, Lonaya, and a wife to her husband, Troy. Lynette is excited to use her experience as a homeschooling mom and tutor to make ELA and math lessons fun, applicable, and engaging for students.

Science Teacher

Mr. Russell Allen

Russ is a New York State Certified Science Teacher with close to thirty years of teaching experience in the Baldwinsville Central School District. Before retiring, he taught physical science, chemistry, biology, and general science. Russ holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Secondary Science Education from SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cortland and enjoys sharing with others how science proves the existence of God. His hands-on, interactive teaching methods make his science lessons fun, and he enjoys being part of the homeschooling community in his retirement.

Art Teacher

Miss Ella Milne

Ella is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Art Education at Roberts Wesleyan University. Ella's favorite job has been working as a camp counselor at Bliss Summer Bible Camp, alongside volunteering as a soccer coach where she lives in Buffalo, NY. Her favorite art techniques are drawing and watercolor painting. Ella can't wait to share her passion for art and help her students become the next generation of young artists.

Music Teacher

Mr. Nicholas Coirazza

Nick is a New York State Certified Music Teacher in the Greece Central School District. In his eleven years of experience, he has taught band, chorus, orchestra, general music, marching band, and private lessons to students of all ages. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Roberts Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Nazareth College. He is happily married to his wife, Kaitlyn, and loves being a dad to his three girls, who are homeschooled.