teachers

It is with great pride that we honor Phyllis Frisher and Victoria Wilson , two extraordinary teachers and our region's recipients of the 2008 Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. Please click here to learn more about these excellent educators.

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NEW!! Welcome to SAJES and BJE Communities of Practice: Are you a 'new' teacher who's been teaching for five years or less? Are you an art, music or dance specialist? Do you love studying Parashat Hashavua with your students? We invite and encourage ALL Jewish educators on Long Island to join a CoP - a Community of Practice - based on your area of interest.

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SAJES believes that the impact of impassioned and inspired teachers extends from individual students to the classroom to the community and beyond. We are committed to empowering Jewish teachers so that they can provide their students with the highest quality and most engaging Jewish educational experiences.

Whether you are a novice teacher or an experienced one, SAJES offers a broad range of the highest quality professional learning opportunities to inspire you as you work to create an effective and engaging environment for learning in your classroom. Topics range from improving your Hebrew skills to enhancing Judaic curriculum content to maximizing your classroom management skills. Click here to find a SAJES professional learning opportunity designed for YOU.

Interested in sharing your successes and your concerns with your fellow teachers? Networking with other professionals is often the best way to address issues and inspire new ideas for your classroom. SAJES provides and supports networking opportunities that encourage innovation and creativity among educators. Click here to learn more about these valuable opportunities.

SAJES also offers a wide variety of helpful workshops, seminars and courses as well as curricular and other resources designed to provide new approaches to any classroom topic.

For more information, contact Suri Jacknis, Director of Jewish Professional Learning and Morasha.