Meet the Team!

Brielle has been part of the Field of Dreams since its inception in 2017, helping to fundraise and raise awareness. She joined the staff as a Site Coordinator when the park opened in 2022, and in 2025, she joined the Activity Connection team at Children’s Specialized Hospital. As a Community Program Coordinator with CSH, she handles all things Field of Dreams!

When Brielle isn’t at the Field of Dreams, she loves to spend time with her dog, read books, listen to music, and spend time with her family and friends. The Field of Dreams is a really special place for her because her baby brother, Gavin, was the inspiration for it all!

Liz has worked at Children’s Specialized Hospital since 2019, starting as a Community Recreational Therapist, and then moving into the Community Program Coordinator role in January of 2022. Liz loves being outside, loves animals, and loves listening to music.

Jill helps create content for all of our social media platforms and assists with various events, sports, and fundraisers. She loves to go to concerts, read, and spend time with friends and family. Jill is the second-oldest sister to Gavin Kane and the second-oldest daughter to Christian and Mary Kane. She graduated from Kean University in 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing is looking forward to creating engaging content and connecting with members!

Hailey is another one of Gavin’s older sisters who enjoys spending her Saturdays at TRFOD each season! Outside of Field of Dreams, she loves to write, travel, and cuddle her cats. She is honored to be part of TRFOD from the beginning and loves to welcome friendly faces each week.

Jamie became involved with the Field of Dreams first as a volunteer in 2022, and then was hired as a staff member in 2023. She is currently a student at Ocean County College and plans to transfer to Kean University to pursue a degree in education.

Amanda is a student at Ramapo College of New Jersey and a student-athlete on the Ramapo Women’s Soccer team. She is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and will continue to a master’s in Special Education through Ramapo’s 4+1 program.

In the summer of 2025, Amanda taught soccer skills at the Special Olympics Camp Shriver, hosted at the RWJBH Field of Dreams. During the four-day camp, she designed and led her own creative soccer activities, leading three 45-minute sessions. Much of her past volunteer work has focused on mentoring and guiding individuals with special needs, which is why she is proud to join the Field of Dreams as a staff member.

Amanda is excited to continue on this path because supporting children, particularly those with special needs and disabilities, is very meaningful to her, as she loves to make an impact on children’s and families’ lives.

Michaela graduated from Kean University in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, along with a Special Education teaching certification. She has spent most of her life working with children and young adults, serving as a theater camp counselor, teaching special education dance classes, and coaching youth and high school programs. Michaela began her involvement with Field of Dreams by volunteering as the cheerleading coach for the Hawks Football and Cheer program. She has always had a passion for serving her community- especially its youth- and is grateful to have turned that passion into a career.

Danielle is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in New Jersey who is passionate about supporting children and families of all abilities. She is honored to be part of the community at RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams, where she helps whenever she can. Her connection to Field of Dreams is deeply personal—her daughter, Serafina, was one of its founding members and shared a special friendship with fellow founder Gavin Kane. Danielle brings both her professional background and personal experience and truly enjoys being part of this amazing community.

Sue is a paraprofessional at Silver Bay Elementary. She was Gavin’s para for many years, and is a wonderful addition to the Field of Dreams team! 

By day, he’s a fearless third-grade teacher, training young Padawans in reading, math, and the ways of the classroom. After school, he trades his whiteboard in for a softball field, coaching future all-stars with Jedi-level patience. When he’s off duty, you’ll find him kayak fishing, relaxing at the beach, or spending time with his family. Whether teaching something new or reeling in the catch of the day, he lives by one simple rule: May the Force be with you!

Al has been coaching athletes at the Field of Dreams since 2023! His son plays for both the kickball and flag football teams, so it was a no-brainer for him to join our coaching staff. 

Sam graduated from Rutgers in 2023 with a BS in Leadership & Management. He is currently pursuing a MEd in Orientation & Mobility at UMass-Boston. Sam is a member of the New Jersey Titans Beep Baseball Team and spent 2 years as the Vice-President of Unified Sports at Rutgers. Sam enjoys live music, hiking, and chicken parm. He is ecstatic to join the Field of Dream community!

Dominick is a special education teacher at Regional Day School in Jackson, NJ. He also serves as a lead behavior technician at BrainBuilders and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University. On weekends, Dominick works at a local church, supporting special needs social events and religious education classes. A lifelong baseball fan and player, he is excited to combine his passion for the sport with his expertise in working with children and adults with special needs.

Patrick graduated from Ocean County College in 2026 and is now pursuing a degree in K-12  Education with a focus in History and Special Education at Kean Ocean. He has played flag football in Brick since 2014 and began coaching both 10U and 12U teams in 2024. Patrick also has a passion for martial arts and earned his black belt in a mixed style of karate in 2019. He is eager to join the Field of Dreams team to combine his experience with flag football and his passion for coaching with his future goals in education.

Brian is a paraprofessional at Regional Day School and is also pursuing a degree in Physical Education from Kean University. Brian currently plays a variety of sports, such as volleyball, softball, and flag football! He is so excited to be a part of Field of Dreams, where he can combine and share his love for teaching and sports!