Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2019
Began career in Education in:
2017
Educational Background:
B.A. in elementary education from Elon University, M.A. in literacy from Teachers College.
Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
Every morning, students come running into the classroom with smiles on their faces and stories to tell. The community at Rodeph is warm and inviting and it is clearly a place where both students and teachers want to be each day!
Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2004
Began career in Education in:
2001
Educational Background:
B.A. in English literature, cinema studies, & Jewish studies from University of Toronto & Masters in informal & communal education from Jewish Theological Seminary & Davidson Graduate School.
Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
I love and appreciate how much working at Rodeph Sholom School over the years has allowed me to keep growing and evolving as an educator. It is also very fulfilling for me to work in a warm school environment that encourages deep, thoughtful learning and action — for all of our students, as well as for us adults — informed by Jewish values, history, texts, and wisdom.
Other things to know about me:
I LOVE to cook and bake (gluten free dishes, especially), but almost never follow a recipe precisely! I’m also a life-long “cat person,” word game enthusiast, film buff, and polyglot, who enjoys communicating in Hebrew, French, and Yiddish as much as possible.
Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2021
Began career in Education in:
2002
Educational Background:
B.F.A. in illustration minor in art history.
Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
The wonderful colleagues and support from others.
Other things to know about me:
In my free time I make my own clothes, knit, spin, yarn, cook and enjoy nature.
Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2020
Began career in Education in:
2000
Educational Background:
B.A. in modern Jewish studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, B.A. in anthropology from Columbia University, M.Ed. in independent school leadership from Teachers College, & M.S. in education from Bank Street College.
Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the students! They come to school each day with enthusiasm and care. They care deeply about their peers and teachers. It is a joy to spend my days with them.
Other things to know about me:
I love to hike, read, and cook, but not bake!
Started at Rodeph Sholom School in:
2020
Began career in Education in:
2019
Educational Background:
B.S. in inclusive early childhood/special education from Syracuse University & Masters in early childhood special education from Bank Street College.
Favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom School:
My favorite thing about Rodeph Sholom is the sense of community here.
Other things to know about me:
I enjoy snowboarding in the winter time and discovering new delicious food around NYC!
