Ms. Ruthie Joseph
Jewish Studies TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? After college, I volunteered for the Jewish community in Berlin for a year through Masorti Olami. Education was a major focus of the […]
Ms. Jessica Levine
First Grade TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? Growing up I struggled in school. However, I had wonderful, caring and compassionate teachers who invested in me and believed in me. I […]
Ms. Sara Lovstrom
Athletic DirectorWhat inspired you to become a teacher? Growing up I always struggled in school, socially and in academics. I felt like if I had a teacher or a coach to […]
Ms. Jennifer Adams
Music Theater TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? I come from a long line of teachers. My mom taught elementary, my grandpa taught middle school science, and my dad has been […]
Ms. Allison Clark
Middle School Math TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? I have always enjoyed working with children. I realized I could put that love into a career and help guide, mentor, and teach […]
Ms. Sara Abrams
Middle School Humanities TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? I have always enjoyed working with children from my first babysitting business in fifth grade to the countless hours spent in classrooms and […]
Mrs. Nicole Stokes
Third Grade TeacherWhat do you love most about Pardes Jewish Day School? I love the community feeling when we come together as a school for holidays, celebrations, and learning. Why do you […]
Mrs. Laurie Burckhardt
Middle School Math and Science TeacherWhat inspired you to become a teacher? It was a journey full of twists and turns, but there were several key moments that led me to become a teacher. One […]