"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. "

"I enjoy working with classroom teachers to find ways to meet individual student needs and optimize learning opportunities."

"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."

"The culture of a school is carefully nurtured by adults who teach children how to handle the hard knocks that inevitably come their way. At RJA, students feel safe reflecting on their choices, developing a language for expressing their feelings, and growing into independence — academically, socially and emotionally."

"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."