About TRCNB
The Teacher Resource Center of the North Bay (TRCNB), founded in 2010 by Kathleen Montgomery, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free classroom supplies to public school teachers across the North Bay. Our goal is to ensure every student has the basic tools to learn, while reducing the out-of-pocket burden on educators.
Mission
TRCNB empowers local public school teachers by providing essential classroom materials, so they can focus on teaching instead of worrying about supply costs.
Impact
Each year, TRCNB supports approximately 400 teachers and an estimated 9,600 students across the North Bay and surrounding areas. Teachers can shop, free of charge, at our warehouse once per semester, helping offset the hundreds of dollars many educators typically spend from their own paychecks on classroom supplies.
Our Team
TRCNB is powered by a small board and a dedicated team of volunteers. Volunteers help with fundraising, stocking and organizing supplies, and distributing materials to teachers through our free store and special events.
Donors and Supporters
TRCNB exists thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, and philanthropic partners who share our belief that every child deserves a well-equipped classroom.
We welcome both monetary and in-kind donations to keep our shelves stocked with essentials like pencils, copy paper, glue sticks, crayons, and other core supplies that teachers rely on every day.
Board of Directors
Jenna Jackson
Jenna is a Napa native who attended local schools and now serves as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Arts in Health Education. In addition to her role at TRCNB, she is a devoted mother of two and enjoys teaching yoga in her spare time.
Michelle Arroyo
Michelle is a Napa native who attended local schools and is now a Director of Client Services. She is passionate about supporting local educators and giving back to her hometown community.
Patricia “Patty” Magro
Patty has lived in Napa for nearly 30 years and spent 24 years teaching at Napa Valley Language Academy, including four years at Harvest Middle School. Since retiring from the classroom, she has found TRCNB to be a meaningful way to give back to the teachers and students she’s served for decades.
Rafael Garcia Avila
Rafael grew up in Guadalajara, Jalisco, before moving to the United States, and is currently a mathematics teacher at Valley Oak High School in the Napa Valley Unified School District. He began his teaching career at Napa High School while completing his credential at Sonoma State University and later earned a Master of Education in Innovative Learning from Touro University California. Rafael has also served on several local boards, including Napa Valley Legal Aid, Napa County Hispanic Network, Fair Housing Napa Valley, and TRCNB.
Robin LaBrie‑Jackson
Robin is the owner of Mira and Associates, Inc. and brings extensive experience in business management and tax strategy as an Enrolled Agent and Business Coach. She has founded and led multiple companies, established a nonprofit organization, and continues to consult with many nonprofits, helping align business operations with long-term mission and life goals.
Sarah Vreeburg
Sarah is originally from Orange County and holds a BS in Human Biology from the University of Southern California, a Master’s in Education from Southern Methodist University, and a PharmD from Touro University California. As a Teach For America corps member in Dallas, she taught high school Physics, Environmental Systems, and a hospitality/culinary arts program. She now works as a clinical pharmacist with Kaiser Permanente and enjoys life with her babies, husband, and corgi.
Sue Hill
Sue has been volunteering for TRCNB for over a decade. She coordinates the Tin Foil Recycling Program for TRCNB with her husband, Mike. Sue is passionate about the TRCNB mission and nothing bring her more joy than seeing teachers gather the classroom supplies they need during teacher shopping.