"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. "

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"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 believe a teacher can meet the needs of students so that each is challenged and successful. My classroom is a place where students are encouraged to expand their thinking through experiential learning, and a place where cooperation and mutual respect are highly valued. I want for my students what I want for my own children: for them to be challenged and loved, prepared for what comes next and excited about learning. "

"I believe that Hebrew should be taught as a modern language, and as a language that binds the Jewish people to each other, to Israel and to our heritage. We are lucky to be able to do this during childhood years, when they are best equipped for learning language."

"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."

"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."