About Your Instructor
Barbara Gagne
Prior to becoming a Kumon Instructor, I worked at three Kumon centers (owned by a husband and wife who have since retired) for 10.5 years. I started out when I was still in college (2009), going on to graduate with honors. I have a degree in English language and literature but have always been passionate about math.
After a year of working as an Assistant, I was asked to become Chief Assistant, and gradually began taking on more responsibilities, such as running the centers when the Instructors were away at a conference.
I deepened my understanding of the Kumon Method by completing worksheets to experience Kumon from a student's perspective. It made me a better assistant, and (not so surprisingly) faster in my calculations!
I always say that I live and breathe Kumon! Between working six days a week as an assistant and the constant adaptation of being an Instructor (professional development, awards events, etc.), that is still true today.
I invite you to come in for an orientation and look forward to guiding your child on his/her Kumon journey!
Local Support/Outreach
Little League team for the 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 seasons
Newington High School--various fundraisers & donations
Martin Kellogg Middle School--fundraisers
Lucy Robbins Welles Library--donations and student materials to get ready for Kindergarten
Camp Nerden--fundraisers & donations