Our People

I am an educator because I enjoy being around kids and their curious, adventurous minds.

I am a school leader because all children deserve a learning environment that is safe, supportive, and student-centered. I will always strive to celebrate student success and guide student growth.

I am an educator at PJA because I enjoy having a career in which I continually learn. I enjoy working with people that look for small miracles on a daily basis. I enjoy working with senior citizens in the morning and kids in the afternoon.

I teach because teaching is a gift. Middle schoolers are amazing. They are old enough to understand the true complexities of life, but young enough that they’re not yet jaded. They make me smile everyday, and I get to share all of my passions—literature, poetry, drama, history, social activism—with them.  

I am an educator because it’s something I can do that feels meaningful and useful while I work towards long-term educational and career goals. I’ve also had a lot of fun working at Kidzone and getting to know the kids. I really like my coworkers.

I teach because I love working with children. I believe that sometimes it takes just that one special teacher that truly gets the student. Just watching that bond grow between teacher and student is such a beautiful thing and something to always cherish. 

I teach because I enjoy helping students learn new things and nurturing their growth.

I teach because I love learning and love to think of creative and meaningful ways to spark wonder and curiosity in young people. My hope is that my students will seek out and embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and expand their understanding of the world and their responsibility to it.

I teach because “We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why.”
― Stephen King, 11/22/63

I work at PJA because supporting this amazing community is the best job I've ever had. PJA's values are truly held by those who work here and I always feel supported, and encouraged and inspired to exemplify these values. 

I teach because I enjoy watching children grow and learn. Each milestone brings me so much joy! A child’s laugh is medicine for the heart! 

I teach because I love helping children realize that learning can be hard and that's okay! And nothing  is better than having one of my students realize they’re stronger and more resilient than they ever thought possible.

I am an educator at PJA’s Kidscorner because I am passionate about the arts and I want to teach people to create. I want to have purpose, pass on knowledge, and engage with tiny humans.

I market for PJA so people can learn about how our school makes mensches!

I am an educator because all children deserve an accessible, creative, and safe community that empowers them to learn as they grow!

I teach because I can't not teach.

I teach because I enjoy working with children. Teaching is creative and interesting work and it fills my heart. In particular, I love finding ways to connect with each child.

As Admission Director, I love sharing the powerful story of PJA with families.

I teach because I believe there is no more important job than helping young people become the best version of themselves.

I teach because I can't think of anything that better combines my love of Judaism, children, creativity and community.  My work is  varied, exciting and challenging and after 25 years of teaching, I'm learning new things from my students on a daily basis.

l teach because it brings me joy and I am able to help shape the lives of my student.

I teach because preschoolers are curious, creative, and funny! I enjoy being a calm, supportive presence during this early part of their life and protecting their right to learn and discover the world through free play and hands-on experiences.

I teach because I love to share the joy of education with children and to see their eyes light up with new learning! 

I teach because I want to create an environment where each individual child feels welcomed and special. Everyday is a new adventure with my two year olds! I’m so grateful to have the privilege of witnessing important milestones.

I teach because it is who I am. It is my passion, my calling and my world. 

I am an educator at Kidzone because it is my favorite job I have had so far. I like to hang out with the elementary kids.

I teach because I know how important early childhood education is. Young children are not to be molded but people to be unfolded. I enjoy experiencing the wonder and awe of learning with small children. There are so many new things to learn from a group of citizens that are preparing for a future world. 

I teach because facilitating a supportive and creative community is my passion! I strive to create an environment where my students can discover new passions with a sense of curiosity and confidence.

"It's a great privilege to take my students on a journey of the Hebrew language - in which they not only learn the language of the Torah but also explore the depths of the Jewish heritage and a culture of the modern state of Israel."

I work for PJA because it is not just a school, it's a community. Families and staff work together as one.

I teach because I want to plant the seeds in my students to be kind, always wonder and ask questions, to leave things better than they found them, to trust themselves when they make mistakes, and to try to do the right thing, even when nobody is looking.

I am an educator because it is fulfilling to watch students learn and grow.

I teach because I believe in the power of education. My own teachers have and continue to influence my life and I similarly aspire to positively impact the lives of my students. 

I teach because I truly believe that every child is a capable learner. I'm driven and delighted by the way a student's face lights up when their hard work pays off with an "Ah Ha" moment. 

I work for PJA because it is a family and community. PJA students collaborate and learn tech skills for the future.

I teach because learning is continual for discovery and growth. I hope to pass on the passion for learning to young children who are the Inventors, Scientists, Historians, Leaders, Activists, Nurses, Doctors, Creators, Teachers, Artists, Writers, Directors of tomorrow!

I teach because working with middle schoolers energizes and inspires me everyday. Mathematics is the tool, because I find great joy in it, but teaching is my destiny. My goal is to help every student discover the great joy in Mathematics, not only the ones for whom it comes easy, but especially for the one who believes it’s not for them.

I teach because of all the joy it brings to me each and every day. From the smallest of moments to the biggest of victories, I love and cherish my time with my students!

I am an educator because I want to be a catalyst for positive change in the education system.

I work for PJA because I believe in the power of community and the people at PJA are such lovely examples of what a community should be!

I teach because I take pride in the social, emotional, and educational growth. It gives me joy when I see students apply their own techniques and mental shortcuts to problem solving.

I teach because I love watching children explore their imagination. I love supporting their dreams and goals. As an educator, it is important to create a safe and welcoming environment where children of different backgrounds feel like they belong. 

I work at PJA because I believe that community can play a large part in people's lives. For me, community was what brought me back when I found myself spiraling out of control - when you have others you can lean on for support, it can mean the difference between recovering from hardships or letting those hardships define and control you. 

I teach to help students gain the ability to be critical thinkers, who can solve real-world problems both inside and outside the classroom.

I am an educator because I want to be a source of safety, support, and compassion for children and families.

I fundraise for PJA because I believe that everyone should be able to take advantage of all this school has to offer, regardless of their financial situation. Mensches come from all walks of life. Our ability to offer scholarships enriches our student body and makes our community stronger.

I teach because skills students learn outside the classroom is crucial for the growth of that individual and I love being a part of that team.

I teach because I believe in the power of music. Music is an opening. It creates connections. It sparks memory. It motivates. It helps us realize that we are a part of something greater than ourselves. Witnessing students explore and discover new parts of themselves through music is sacred work. They are the music makers, and through them, I believe in the healing of the world.

I teach to provide a strong social, emotional, and academic foundation for every child.

I teach because my students show me how to remain creative and open while making art. Their ideas and energy renew my optimism for our world.

I teach because I truly enjoy teaching!

I teach because I believe that educational beginnings based on curiosity and kindness create not only an engaged learner, but an open and confident person who can also help and teach others.

I teach because I am a ready collaborator who loves all things library.  Connecting kids, teachers and parents to the right resource at the right time is what makes me tick!

I teach because I believe it’s important to be a visibly out and proud LGBTQ+ role model I wish I had as a kid. I want to create a space where kids can feel seen and understood for who they truly are. 

I work on the PJA Auction because it helps support students and it gives me the opportunity to connect with our Jewish community.

I teach because I want our students to feel hopeful and confident in themselves. Seeing kids try new things, find competency in an area difficult for them, or tackle a frustrating personal situation gives me pride and satisfaction as a teacher.

I teach because I love children and hope to guide and assist them to reach their potential.

I work for PJA because it gives the opportunity to serve my community, create meaningful and lasting relationships and collaborate to improve the well-being of those around me. 

I teach to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, leaders and scientists to ensure that we leave this world a better place.

I teach because I love the energy and honesty of children. I love to help students develop their confidence and find the strengths inside of themselves. We inspire each other and in doing so find the joy of lifelong learning.

I am an educator at PJA because I know about a lot of cool stuff that I like to tell people about, and kids need to learn cool stuff. Kids don’t do traditional small talk and neither do I.

I am an educator because teaching has always felt natural to me and I love to learn.

I teach because I've found no greater joy in life than to interact with and help inspire children. Learning should be joyous and I find deep fulfillment in the opportunity to teach students to find their own joy in the learning process! My goal is to create lifelong learners.

I teach because I firmly believe that education can repair the world and it brings me immeasurable joy to witness my students grow into kind, responsible and resilient individuals who contribute to a bright future for us all.

I teach because there exists no better, more noble, or more rewarding way to spend my time. I teach because learning is lifelong, and children and adolescents have a great deal to teach us. Spending time around such energy and creativity makes me a better and happier person. 

I teach because... Little people are my passion!! I truly feel inspired learning from them - every day is a new beginning, a new journey that unfolds a new path creating new memories and welcoming new adventures. If only we slow down, observe and listen we are able to support already creative minds. I’m honored to be an Early Childhood teacher and to witness as each little person welcomes their “Firsts”.