Beth  Martino, current head of the Learning Skills Department, has been at Rumsey Hall School for eleven years.  In this capacity, Ms. Martino leads a dedicated staff of teachers to provide one-on-one instruction during the academic day, helping to empower students to become effective learners by teaching study strategies, developing productive habits of mind, and building on content-related skills. Beth graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BS in elementary education Pre-K to 8 certification and a minor in early education.  She obtained her MS in Reading from the same university and a  Certification in Remedial Reading and Language Arts in Grades 1-12 from the State of CT. She then received 45 post-graduate Curriculum and Educational Leadership credits from New England University and St. Joseph’s College. She trained under Margie Gillis from Literacy How for five years in Orton Gillingham Reading Skills and Strategies.

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Sarai earned her B.A. in English with Elementary Education Certification from Saint Joseph University. She received an M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts from Trinity College. Sarai has 15 years of experience teaching across many grade levels, from Kindergarten through middle/high school. She currently teaches in the Learning Skills department at Rumsey Hall. In addition to her certifications, Sarai is also trained in the Wilson Reading Program and did an intensive Orton Gillingham practicum in the summer of 2023. Sarai is comfortable differentiating and helping students use their individual skills to learn in their best way.  An avid reader, Sarai always has a book (or two) in hand, and loves introducing her students to new stories. Her strengths in reading and writing instruction and executive functioning skills help her students excel. When she is not teaching or reading, Sarai loves being outside in nature taking a walk with her two young children, her mini goldendoodle Lucky, and her husband. 

My experience in the field of education encompasses over 25 years in several capacities. In Region 14, I worked in the elementary special education department as a paraprofessional for seven years, five years as a classroom teacher for grades 2,3, and 4, and  seven years as a literacy instructor for grades K - 8.  Currently, I am employed by Rumsey Hall School and have been at this school as a Learning Skills teacher since 2016. My lessons include multisensory techniques to engage students in their learning. I also base their lessons centered around personal topics of interest to motivate each student. My goal is for them to view education as a means to strengthen their core foundations, improve their self-confidence, and seek knowledge by remaining curious about the world around them. In other words, have them 'want to learn' and be active in their learning as well.

I am trained in several balanced literacy programs, including Orton-Gillingham. I have a Master Degree in ElementaryEducation, and I am a K-6 certified teacher in the state of CT.

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University of Vermont- B.S in Early Childhood education

Sacred Heart University- M.S in Elementary Education Certified K-6th 

University of New England- M.S in Education- Reading Specialist

Wilton Public Schools

Region 1 Public Schools 

New Milford Public Schools 

Rumsey Hall School 

With over a decade of teaching experience within the Connecticut Public School systems, as well as, my years at Rumsey Hall School; my focus has been on empowering students in the realm of reading. I've dedicated myself to aiding struggling learners, while also providing enrichment opportunities. My primary goal is to collaborate with you and your child this summer, igniting a passion for reading, and ensuring continuous growth in their skills. Drawing from my own experiences as a young learner grappling with various challenges, I've discovered a passion for assisting others. Together, let's create an educational environment where every student not only thrives but also finds fulfillment in their academic journey.

Cat received her BA in Art History and Anthropology at the University of Chicago and earned an MFA in Theater Directing from the California Institute of the Arts and an MA in English Literature from Middlebury College in Vermont. After a brief stint in theater, she began teaching at George Jackson Academy in New York City. Before coming to Rumsey, she taught English at Horace Mann School and The School at Columbia University, both in New York City. As an English teacher, she regularly brought theater and art into the classroom. Cat loves the one-on-one connections she is able to make with students in Learning Skills at Rumsey, and she especially enjoys helping middle schoolers build confidence and discover their superpowers. Cat and her family moved from the city to rural Connecticut because they were inspired by the outdoors and all the Rumsey campus had to offer. After school, you can often find her running in the woods with her Golden Retriever, Maddie. On the weekends, she spends time with her family and bakes a lot of bread and granola.

B.A. Assumption College

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I graduated from Rumsey Hall School in 2009. After working with special needs adults, I decided to change my career path, so I went to Rumsey as a Lower School Intern. At that time, I worked in the 3rd-5th grade classrooms where I discovered my passion for teaching math. I taught whole class lessons and small groups who needed extra help or enrichment. After two years, I moved to the Upper School where I am now teaching pre-algebra and algebra. I live on campus and coach varsity field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse, and I am also a dorm parent to our 5th and 6th grade girls. 

B.A. English Language and Literature Eastern Connecticut State University

M.Ed Master of Education Sacred Heart University

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Conor Gereg has taught literature and English language skills across a wide range of academic settings. He began his career teaching British and American Literature in Budapest at Karinthy Frigyes Gymnazium, an International Bachelorette in Hungary’s capital city. He currently teaches high school and college courses in Connecticut while he also works for the College Board as an AP exam evaluator. Conor lives in Litchfield County with his family and enjoys coaching his Special Olympics Connecticut Unified teams.

M.Ed, Lesley University

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​I graduated from Connecticut College in 2010 with a minor in Secondary Education and a major in Environmental Science. My teaching career began with seven years of preschool and kindergarten after receiving my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. When I came to Rumsey in 2020 I fell in love with the boarding school experience and decided that I wanted to work with older students in the classroom, basketball and volleyball courts and the dorm. I am finishing up my third year as a Middle School English and ESL teacher. I live on campus with my dog Chancey, and I absolutely love creative writing, hiking and photography. 

MA Education, Lesley University
BA, Villanova University