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
At Teacher Resource Center of the North Bay (TRCNB), we ensure that local North Bay teachers have access to essential classroom supplies so every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. By connecting community generosity with classroom needs, we support educators, promote educational equity, and invest in the future of our children.
Impact
Each year, the TRCNB supports approximately 400 teachers, providing classroom supplies that benefit an estimated 9,600 students throughout the North Bay and surrounding communities. Teachers are invited to shop at our resource center free of charge, giving them access to essential classroom materials that enhance learning and help create engaging, well-equipped classrooms. By ensuring educators have the resources they need, the TRCNB strengthens classroom instruction and expands opportunities for student success across the communities we serve.
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
Brenna Morman
Brenna was born and raised in Napa and is a proud graduate of the Napa public school system. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and a Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, and currently works as a food scientist. As the parent of two children attending NVUSD schools, Brenna is passionate about supporting her local community. She is honored to serve on the board of TRCNB as a way to give back to local schools and, most importantly, to the teachers who make a lasting impact on students' lives.
Jenna Jackson
Jenna is a Napa native and product of local public schools, bringing both professional expertise and deep community roots to her service for TRCNB. She currently serves as a Public Education Specialist with UCSF, where she focuses on health education and community outreach. Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Arts in Health Education. Her career centers on advancing public health, supporting educators, and strengthening access to reliable, impactful resources for families and communities. In addition to her professional and board work, Jenna is a dedicated mother of three and a certified yoga instructor who enjoys teaching classes in her spare time.
Madison Crown
Madison is a marketing and community engagement professional specializing in strategic planning and partnership development. A Napa public school alumna, Madison is deeply passionate about public education and believes that supporting educators is the key to student success. Her commitment to service spans both local nonprofit work and international medical missions. Madison holds a B.A. in Sociology from Sonoma State University and is honored to leverage her strategic expertise to advance TRCNB’s mission.
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 Jackson, DBA, EA, is the owner of Mira & Associates, Inc., where she helps businesses and nonprofit organizations strengthen their financial management, build sustainable operations, and achieve their long-term goals. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is an Enrolled Agent specializing in tax strategy and business consulting. Robin began her career working with international nonprofit and development organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Commission on Peace and Development, the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, The Carter Center, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Over the years, she has founded multiple businesses, started a nonprofit organization, and continues to work alongside nonprofit leaders and business owners, helping them navigate financial, operational, and strategic challenges with practical, mission-focused solutions.
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.