Find Yourself a Teacher

Therapist and author Stephanie Bien joins us to discuss how the era of ever-present technology has shaped childhood and parenting, as well as how to address bullying in school settings, both in person and online.

Kim Cavallo, founder and CEO of lilspace, talks to us about her experience with the Jewish day school system, how to create activities that connect different generations, and the importance of connecting with others in an era of ever-present screens.

In this episode, Shara and Jody talk to Emily Weisberg, Program Associate in Jewish Education at Facing History and Ourselves. Emily works with educators in the Jewish community to foster open conversations about privilege, hatred, and intolerance. We discuss how to help bring these important conversations into the Jewish day school classroom.

In this episode, Rabbi Scott (filling in for Shara) and Jody talk to Molly Bogad, an educational therapist. Molly, who works with individual students in both independent and Jewish day schools, discusses how Jewish day schools can help partner with ed therapists to meet the needs of all learners.

Larry Kligman, Head of School and alumnus at Heschel Day School in Northridge, CA., talks with us about the partnerships between parents, teachers and leaders at Jewish Day Schools.