Tanya Rosado-Barringer
Executive Director and Coordinator
Tanya Rosado-Barringer has been serving school communities for 18 years and is the Executive Director of the Mid-State Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network at OCM BOCES, supporting 126 districts and nine BOCES.
In this role, she provides technical assistance, professional learning, and strategic planning to strengthen academic programs for culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Tanya holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University, an M.S. in TESOL Education from Lehman College, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College. She is pursuing her Doctorate in Executive Leadership at LeMoyne College.
Tanya’s contributions extend beyond her current role, having served on various educational boards and task groups, including the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages Content Advisory Panel.
She has been recognized as NYS TESOL Member of the Month and received the 2020 Senator Paul Simon New York State Friend of Foreign Language award from NYSAFLT.
Collette Farone-Goodwin
Resource Specialist
With 25 years of experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs), she has a strong educational background in linguistics, world languages, and elementary education.
She has taught across K-12, college, and adult education, and is dually certified in ESOL, birth-2nd grade, and grades 1-6.
Recently completing a certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership for school building and district administration, her expertise includes the ELL identification process, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT administration and scoring, academic and linguistic demands, technical assistance, and organizing events like the Symposium on Emergent Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood and the PRHYLI celebration.
Dr. Sabrina Nudo
Resource Specialist
Dr. Sabrina Nudo is the newest addition to the Mid-State RBERN team, serving as a Resource Specialist at OCM BOCES.
She has been an influential educator since 1990, working across urban, suburban, and rural schools. She began as a middle and high school Spanish teacher, later teaching in a K-12 dual language program and transitioning to elementary education.
Sabrina's passion for language and learning led her to earn a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Rochester, and she has held leadership roles such as Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, Bilingual Coordinator, and Academic Director. Now an adjunct professor at SUNY Brockport, her dedication to supporting English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners remains central to her work.
Valéria Felizardo
Administrative Support
Valéria Felizardo brings 30 years of experience in administration, with a background in Human Resources in Brazil.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and a master’s in Human Resources Administration and Management. Currently, as Office Manager/Typist II at Mid-State RBERN, Valéria plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the office, providing essential support to enhance overall productivity.
Yasmeen Coaxum
RBERNING Questions Podcast Host
Yasmeen Coaxum is an Adjunct Associate at Columbia University's American Language Program.
She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition from the University of Barcelona. Yasmeen’s background in radio and television production, consumer marketing, and event coordination in New York City brings a wealth of business experience to the language-learning field.
With over 15 years of teaching experience, she specializes in English for Academic Purposes and Business English, having taught in diverse settings across Japan, Turkey, Germany, Spain, and the United States.
Yasmeen is a regular conference presenter, including at Columbia’s ALP Winter Conference, the NYS TESOL Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, the JALT CALL Conference in Japan, and TESOL International. She recently served on the Executive Board of NYS TESOL as Vice President Conference-Elect, where she organized a statewide conference for TESOL professionals.
Her research interests include computer-assisted language learning (CALL), mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), vocabulary acquisition, and pedagogical grammar. Currently, she is focused on leveraging instructional technology, particularly through podcasting and video creation, to enhance student motivation and accelerate English language proficiency.
Karimah Adib
Community Engagement Specialist
Karimah is an alumna of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI) and a committed advocate for community change.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, she is passionate about ensuring equitable access to essential resources for all. Karimah brings experience from her work with the Cornell STEP college readiness program and her involvement in non profit initiatives with Hopeprint in Syracuse.
In her current role as Community Engagement Specialist, she inspires student growth by encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones through debate and public speaking. Outside of work, Karimah enjoys reading, lifting weights, and expressing her creativity through singing and songwriting.