At Bright Branch, we provide personalized and professional coaching services for:
educators
career development
business building
personal development
health and wellness
We focus on developing skills, tools, and confidence as building blocks to success. We empower individuals to unlock their full potential by emphasizing the transformative power of a growth mindset turning aspirations and dreams into reality.
Hello! My name is Gina and I firmly believe that the path to living one's best life starts from within, and as you grow and radiate from the inside, your outer self naturally shines. Bright Branch, Inc. began as a small whisper in my heart urging me to draw from my own professional and personal development experiences, along with my background as a 30 year (+) educator and a wellness/health coach to help others as they navigate their path to successfully elevate their career, personal lifestyle experiences, and overall wellness- just like I’ve been able to do.
With a compassionate and inspiring approach, I utilize effective coaching models to help others manage and overcome challenges and nurture overall wellness to achieve both professional and personal goals. It brings me great joy to inspire and guide others in their pursuit of really living their best lives.
My professional experiences as a public school educator include 13 years as a classroom teacher/instructional coach, 15 years as a school building administrator, and 3 years as an educational administrator in curriculum and instruction and professional learning.
Along with coaching educators, I utilize my skills and experiences as a certified health coach to help people build health habits and contend for their long term health and wellness.
Gina Barbato Faust, Bright Branch, Inc. President
Education Certifications
New York State Public School Teacher, Nursery, K, Grades 1-6
New York State School District Leader
New York State School Administrator/Supervisor
Google Certified Educator, Level 1
Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential
DASA Coordinator Train the Trainer
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Certification
School Safety/Emergency Response Training
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certification
Responsive Classroom, Elementary Core Course
APPR Yearly Evaluator Training Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
Health and Wellness Lifestyle Training
Certified Health Coach
Module Certification in Medically Supported Weight Loss
Personal Trainer (PT)
Weight Management Specialist
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Mindfulness
Meditation
Brain Health
Specialty Coursework
Mental and Physical Exercises for Long-Term Stress Management, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Feng Shui for Energy, Balance and Positivity, karen Kingston
Clutter Clearing, Karen Kington
Mel Robbins, LAUNCH
Photography Credits: Francesca Woll Photography