More of our AMAZING Team of Teachers
I'm so amazed by our team of teachers. It's a great group! I've already introduced Debby, our B'nei Mitzvah teacher. Today, I'd like to introduce Eliana (our 3rd grade teacher) and Noa (our 5th grade teacher).
אולפ (Uplan) Hebrew School
While Noa joined us mid-year to graciously and gracefully take over our 4th grade class, Eliana is new this year. Noa received accolades from students and teachers alike, so I was thrilled when she agreed to return to Machar this year. Since the students didn't get a chance to know Noa for the entire year, it made the most sense that she stayed with them for another year to 5th grade. Eliana responded to an advertisement that Machar placed throughout the greater Washington, DC area. Immediately upon meeting her, I felt that her positive energy, past experience, and embracing attitude meshed well with Machar's mission and community.
"I am not a teacher, but an awakener." -- Robert Frost
In future posts, I will be introducing our other teachers, but for now, welcome to Eliana and Noa!
Eliana
Eliana is new to D.C., moving here after graduating from Cornell
University. She grew up in a modern orthodox community but found herself
turning to science and reason, leading her to align with the values of Machar and Secular Humanistic Judaism. She is currently researching at the National
Institutes of Health before heading to Medical school. Eliana has led
discussions for "Ask Big Questions," an organization devoted
to creating conversation among diverse groups along cultural, religious, and racial divides.
From Eliana:
I enjoy art, and learning new things and can't wait for the school year to begin!
Noa
My eldest was unlucky enough to lose her Machar teacher mid-year last year when a personal issue arose. However, she was lucky enough that the teacher who replaced her was Noa. Every Sunday that Machar met, I would hear about her cool Jewish Cultural School teacher. Anyone with a 4th grader can relate to the elated feeling I got when my daughter tells me that Jewish Cultural School is fun, interesting, and exciting. However, I knew that Noa currenty is a full-time student, so I wasn't sure that she would be able to continue. When she told me that she'd be honored to return to Machar, my daughter and I were both celebrating!
From Noa:
Originally from Massachusetts, I'm a senior at American University here in D.C. and concentrating in international environmental studies and Spanish. I learned Hebrew from my father, a kibbutznik from the north of Israel. I'm excited to return to Machar this year, following my former fourth graders into the fifth grade!
Welcome Eliana & Noa!!!
Please make an effort to get to know our teachers after school during our community time. As many of our teachers rely on public transportation, it is particularly thoughtful to inquire if they live nearby and when possible to offer them a ride. Moreover, many teachers are new to DC and would appreciate invitations to Shabbat and holiday meals. Finally, remember that our teachers work hard during the week to prepare lessons, communicate their progress, and attend various unpaid events at Machar; sharing your gratitude for their generous gifts to our students is always welcome!
I'm so amazed by our team of teachers. It's a great group! I've already introduced Debby, our B'nei Mitzvah teacher. Today, I'd like to introduce Eliana (our 3rd grade teacher) and Noa (our 5th grade teacher).
אולפ (Uplan) Hebrew School
While Noa joined us mid-year to graciously and gracefully take over our 4th grade class, Eliana is new this year. Noa received accolades from students and teachers alike, so I was thrilled when she agreed to return to Machar this year. Since the students didn't get a chance to know Noa for the entire year, it made the most sense that she stayed with them for another year to 5th grade. Eliana responded to an advertisement that Machar placed throughout the greater Washington, DC area. Immediately upon meeting her, I felt that her positive energy, past experience, and embracing attitude meshed well with Machar's mission and community.
"I am not a teacher, but an awakener." -- Robert Frost
In future posts, I will be introducing our other teachers, but for now, welcome to Eliana and Noa!
Eliana
Eliana is new to D.C., moving here after graduating from Cornell
University. She grew up in a modern orthodox community but found herself
turning to science and reason, leading her to align with the values of Machar and Secular Humanistic Judaism. She is currently researching at the National
Institutes of Health before heading to Medical school. Eliana has led
discussions for "Ask Big Questions," an organization devotedto creating conversation among diverse groups along cultural, religious, and racial divides.
From Eliana:
I enjoy art, and learning new things and can't wait for the school year to begin!
"A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart." -- Author unknown
Noa
My eldest was unlucky enough to lose her Machar teacher mid-year last year when a personal issue arose. However, she was lucky enough that the teacher who replaced her was Noa. Every Sunday that Machar met, I would hear about her cool Jewish Cultural School teacher. Anyone with a 4th grader can relate to the elated feeling I got when my daughter tells me that Jewish Cultural School is fun, interesting, and exciting. However, I knew that Noa currenty is a full-time student, so I wasn't sure that she would be able to continue. When she told me that she'd be honored to return to Machar, my daughter and I were both celebrating!From Noa:
Originally from Massachusetts, I'm a senior at American University here in D.C. and concentrating in international environmental studies and Spanish. I learned Hebrew from my father, a kibbutznik from the north of Israel. I'm excited to return to Machar this year, following my former fourth graders into the fifth grade!
Welcome Eliana & Noa!!!
Please make an effort to get to know our teachers after school during our community time. As many of our teachers rely on public transportation, it is particularly thoughtful to inquire if they live nearby and when possible to offer them a ride. Moreover, many teachers are new to DC and would appreciate invitations to Shabbat and holiday meals. Finally, remember that our teachers work hard during the week to prepare lessons, communicate their progress, and attend various unpaid events at Machar; sharing your gratitude for their generous gifts to our students is always welcome!
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