Meet the Math Coaches Making a Difference
Crazy 8s wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our amazing coaches. Through games and hands-on fun, they’re sparking joy and confidence in math for thousands of kids. Check back each month as we feature one of these inspiring leaders who have left a lasting impact on their students—and their school communities.
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Catherine Pellicane
"In my fifth-grade class, year after year I saw more and more students disliking math, and dreading math class starting. I saw Crazy 8s and knew this would be an innovative way to get kids to love math again."

Connie & Isaac Scharaga
"We both love math and wanted students to discover how fun math can be through exploration and mind-bending challenges. These activities help build math strategies they can use throughout their lifetime."

Middletown Area School District
"One of the really exciting things about programs like Crazy 8s is that they can have a significant impact on students' math confidence, which often carries over into the classroom. "