"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. "

"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."

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"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."

"I have seen the results of small class sizes. Children thrive in an environment where their individual learning styles are accommodated and where they are challenged to reach their potential. I feel fortunate to be in a school where that happens every day…and where we can integrate Judaics and social justice into the curriculum, too! "

"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."

"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."