Jayne Bamford Lynch

Jayne Bamford Lynch is a mathematics educator, coach, and author whose work focuses on helping teachers build students’ mathematical thinking through games, puzzles, and differentiated instruction. She has served as a district math coach for Cambridge Public Schools in Massachusetts, working directly with teachers to support effective math teaching and learning. Earlier descriptions of her work characterize her as a seasoned teacher, tutor, math coach, and consultant who brings strong enthusiasm to classroom- and school-based mathematics support.

Lynch is coauthor of several professional resources for teachers, including Math for All: Differentiating Instruction, Grades 3–5 with Linda Dacey (Math Solutions Publications, 2007) and the Well Played series: Well Played, Grades K–2: Building Mathematical Thinking Through Number Games and Puzzles, Well Played, Grades 3–5: Building Mathematical Thinking Through Number Games and Puzzles, and Well Played, Grades 6–8: Building Mathematical Thinking Through Number and Algebraic Games and Puzzles, all coauthored with Linda Dacey and Karen Gartland. These books provide field-tested math games and puzzles designed to deepen students’ understanding of number and algebra while supporting meaningful, engaging classroom practice.