Kathrina Pacheco, North Arlington’s beloved 7th-grade math maestro, has been dazzling students for over six years with her unique blend of empathy and expertise. A graduate of Ramapo College, where she majored in Mathematics, Kathrina knows how to make numbers dance right off the page. With a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University tucked under her belt, she crafts lesson plans that not only teach but inspire.

Currently shaping young minds at the Bloomfield Board of Education School District, she manages three classes daily with an effortless flair that could make even a complex quadratic equation seem like child’s play. Her success plans have led to an impressive 50% increase in content mastery among her 70+ students each year. Not one to shy away from challenges, Kathrina piloted a new math program that turned reluctant learners into eager scholars—earning accolades from both students and faculty alike.

Her knack for effective communication means that even the trickiest concepts are simplified into digestible nuggets for her students. Known for forging genuine connections with them, Kathrina truly embodies the spirit of education by addressing individual needs while keeping engagement levels through the roof—thanks to her innovative digital resources.

When she"s not busy transforming lives one equation at a time or serving on diversity committees discussing race and bias (because why not?), you might find her planning elaborate mathematical mysteries or enjoying coffee while contemplating new ways to elevate classroom experiences. Truly, Kathrina is not just teaching math; she"s crafting future mathematicians with style!