staff
Each member of our distinguished faculty knows that the job responsibilities far exceed the job description. After all, we have the sacred task of nurturing young souls and inspiring young minds.
- We provide the tools for self-confidence and the inspiration for a lifetime of learning.
- We help each child to reach his or her potential, to fearlessly quest for knowledge and understanding.
- We are creative, experienced and passionate. And in our hands we hold a life — the ultimate responsibility.
Alphabetical Listing of Staff
Patty Bloom
Director of Admissions and Marketing
B.A. English/Journalism – University of Texas at Austin
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"I never thought I’d send my children to a Jewish day school. I even moved to be in the school district of my choice. But RJA was the elementary education I wish I had had…and choosing it for my children was among the best decisions and most worthwhile investments my husband and I have ever made. Now I spend my days sharing the opportunity for an RJA education with others. It’s a dream job."
Ron Davis
Maintenance
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"Working here has taught me the true meaning of community. This school is my family. I have 89 little brothers and sisters. The kids lift my spirits."
Carol Erbar
Administrative Assistant
University of Missouri-Columbia
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"Mine is the reassuring voice that answers the phone and the first face you see when you come in the building. It’s a pleasure to be part of this learning community. I enjoy providing administrative support to staff, faculty, PATIO and the board; maintaining student records, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly…and lovingly bandaging scraped knees."
Tommye Green
Maintenance
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"I could do this kind of work anywhere, but it would never be as much fun. I love getting to know all of the kids and watching them grow."
Cheryl Maayan
Head of School
B.A. Washington University; M.A. Jewish Education, Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion; Recipient of Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education; Recipient of Stuart I. Raskas; Outstanding Day School Teacher Award
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"I believe that every moment of our lives has potential. As educators, we have the privilege of uplifting the moments of our students' childhood so that they can learn, grow, and be a part of an ideal community. "
Beth Manlin
Director of Development
B.B.A University of Kansas
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"Though I’ve spent my career in special events and fund development, I find my work at RJA to be particularly satisfying. I’ve always been passionate about the strength of the Jewish community, and raising money for Reform Jewish day school education is the key to a vibrant Jewish future. I love giving others the opportunity to feel they’ve made a difference."
Sue Matlof
Bookkeeper
B.S. Nursing — Washington University
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"I didn’t come to RJA knowing it was a self-confidence factory. I came because I had too much time on my hands, and a friend recruited me to help in the development office. That was five years ago. Today I am the school’s bookkeeper, and I see self-confident children reaching their potential every day. "
Carol Rubin
Director of Jewish Life
B.F.A. University of Wisconsin;
B.A. Education, University of Wisconsin;
M.S.W. Washington University; Faculty member: Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute camp; Wexner Fellow
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"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. "
St. Louis, Missouri 63131