"Children have the potential to know the world intelligently in many ways, including through music. I strive to give my students an opportunity to express their emotions, their creativity, their ideas and their ideals through music. "

"Every student can be successful. My job as a teacher is to give them the tools and techniques, the experiences and opportunities, and the support and love to help them to become the best they can be."

"SMDS-RJA is a unique teaching environment for an artist. The openness of the curriculum and the students allows me to dream up projects I would enjoy creating and connect them to all areas of the students' study. Each student is given the opportunity to express him or herself in an atmosphere that focuses on process and personal content as opposed to deadlines and mandates. My hope is that each child will gain confidence in their own expression and an understanding that art is connected to all areas of study."

"I enjoy working with classroom teachers to find ways to meet individual student needs and optimize learning opportunities. It is very rewarding to work with teachers who are truly devoted to the academic and spiritual growth and happiness of their students."

"When students construct their own individual meanings while participating in a lesson, they take ownership of their learning, and feel pride and accomplishment. I challenge my students as individuals, but also as active members of a community that works together to create a positive climate for learning."

"Learning happens best when children feel they are important, accepted and loved members of a community. I work to create that kind of community in my Hebrew classroom every day. Each child has a different learning style, and I adapt my lessons so that every child grows both in confidence and in his or her ability to comprehend and communicate in Hebrew."

"Every day I know that I have the monumental challenge of providing opportunities for spiritual growth and exploration. I am committed to creating a sacred space where children can take risks, share feelings and contemplate their role repairing the world. We are truly creating a generation of literate, knowledgeable, passionate and compassionate Jews."

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"I love the challenge of creating and educational programs from the foundation. When The Saul Mirowitz Day School was founded, I saw an opportunity to combine my commitment to Judaism and interest in teaching in the Jewish educational community."

"Think of PE class as a sort of hybrid fitness center. And why do students come? To try new things, to move in different ways and to get their hearts pumping. They quickly discover that fitness is fun, that achieving physical goals is rewarding, and that aerobic movement leads to deeper learning all day long."