Highland Park, IL
The community of students, families, and staff.
Being able to watch the children grow emotionally and socially as the year progresses.
“There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done” —The Beatles
Solomon Schechter Day School
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.
We appreciate the generous assistance provided by the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Seventh Grade Scholarship Program for our Schechter families. Solomon Schechter Day School accepts students and parents of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Administrative Office: 3210 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847.498.2100
Chicago
The thing that I love most about working at Schechter is being a part of such a fabulous faculty and staff who all want to teach the children and help them become good people.
The favorite part of my job is teaching lifelong lessons to the students.
“Respect is contagious.”
Denver, Colorado
The community.
The students.
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —Malala Yousafazi
Kansas City, MO
I am brand new to Schechter, and I am excited to be part of this community and come back to working in a Jewish school.
I love supporting students and helping them learn skills for school and life.
“What we know matters, but who we are matters more.” —Brené Brown
Israel
To be part of the Schechter family.
The opportunity to touch the heart of our young Jewish souls while teaching them Torah Mishnah and T’fillah each day. To help them be proud and knowledgeable Jews.
“There are those who are asleep, let them sleep.
There are those who are awakening, stir them gently.
There are those who are awake, nurture them for they are the guardians of the planet.”
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the wonderful community and camaraderie that this school is all about.
The thing I love most about my job is being able to share my passion with children and inspire them to be their creative best.
“Creativity takes courage.” —Henri Matisse
Park Ridge, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the positive working environment.
I love helping the school and that I get to interact with all members of the school, whether that be teachers, administrators, students, or parents
“Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harm we do, we do to ourselves.” —The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Evanston, IL
I love teaching in the Jewish community I grew up in. Schechter creates joyful and meaningful Jewish experiences for young children and families.
I get to be a part of watching an exponential amount of growth and discovery in a short period of time.
“Play is the highest form of research.” —Albert Einstein
Park Ridge, IL
I love working one on one with students in order to help them feel successful in their classes.
I love watching students become more confident and independent learners. I also love collaborating with such amazing teachers.
“Struggle is not the same as weakness.”
Chicago, IL
My favorite part is being part of a very special community committed to strong Jewish values and family.
I love that I can do something I’m passionate about while having fun doing it!
“What you do makes a difference, you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall
New York, NY
Being a part of students’ developing sense of self in the Jewish world. Watching their faces as they make connections between their Jewish and secular learning.
Continuing to learn and grow as a professional; having amazing committed partners who challenge me to be my best.
וּבְמָקוֹם שֶׁאֵין אֲנָשִׁים, הִשְׁתַּדֵּל לִהְיוֹת אִישׁ:
“In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.” —Pirkei Avot 2:5
Long Island, NY
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the sense of shared community and purpose.
What I love most about my job are the close and multivarious relationships that I get to develop with my students, each of whom is a whole universe unto themselves.
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” —Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Green Bay, WI
My favorite part about working at Schecter is being part of a team with a shared mission. The Schechter team cares deeply about educating students while also nurturing their mental, spiritual, physical, and social-emotional health.
Forming wonderful relationships with students and tzevet while supporting their health and wellness
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” –Eckhart Tolle
Israel
Working with professional educators and being a part of this amazing community.
I love seeing the children grow to love Hebrew and Israel and develop their Jewish identity.
“Veahavta L’racha Kamocha” “You should love/treat others the way you love yourself/want to be treated.” —Torah (Rabbi Akiva)
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
I love working at Schechter because it is filled with curious and thoughtful students!
I love my job because I get to work closely with our talented Judaic Studies faculty to evaluate, update, and revise our curriculum and create important learning experiences for our students.
“Do not despise any person, and do not discriminate against anything, for there is no person that has not his hour, and there is no thing that has not its place.” —Ben Azzai (Pirke Avot 4:2)
Baltimore, MD
Knowing that there are colleagues and ELT who support at every turn.
The lightbulb moment when a student gets IT.
“Pressure is a privilege”
Dimona, Israel
To teach Hebrew and Israeli culture.
To introduce the students to the special and complex things in the State of Israel.
“בְּמָקוֹם שֶׁאֵין אֲנָשִׁים, הִשְׁתַּדֵּל לִהְיוֹת אִיש”
—Pirkei Avot, Chapter 2:5; “In a place where there are no men, try to be a man.”
Deerfield, IL
It is the perfect synergy of two of my greatest passions in life: education and Judaism.
Watching students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, as well as helping children develop a love for learning.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Chicago, IL
Schechter is so much more to me than a place of employment. It is a community; a place where I have been able to make wonderful friendships, sharpen my Hebrew skills, and feel right at home.
Life is never boring at the front office! I am lucky to work with a fantastic team of professionals who not only help keep things running smoothly, but also keep things fun, which is always a great way to spend your day.
“Live and Learn!”
Park Ridge, IL
As an alumna of Schechter, I feel honored to give back to the community that raised me. I love contributing to the nurturing environment that allows students to be comfortable taking risks while strengthening their own identity.
I love watching my students apply problem-solving skills to persevere through a challenge for the first time!
“Life is like a watermelon, you know you’re going to get some seeds; just spit them out and take another bite .” —Jeff Steinmann
Santa Monica, CA
The community—it’s special to work at a place where your coworkers and students and their families are all part of one big Jewish community with shared values.
The students—I love making math attainable. My favorite moments are when students who are intimidated by math suddenly get it and feel empowered to be confident about their math skills.
“People (or students) do not have shortcomings, only uniquenesses. The goal of a good teacher is to turn these uniquenesses into advantages.” —Israel Gelfand
Evanston, IL
I love Schechter’s supportive community and working alongside exceptional educators.
I love working and collaborating with each of the yeladim and their families, supporting them as they learn and grow.
“Education means teaching a child to be curious, to wonder, to reflect, to enquire. The child who asks becomes a partner in the learning process, an active recipient. To ask is to grow.” —R’ Jonathan Sacks
Skokie, IL
The community at Schechter is exceptional. I adore our students, partnering with their families, and teaching with incredible educators.
Teaching and growing literate children is a true honor and privilege.
“Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.”― Anne Frank
Philadelphia, PA
Working in partnership with a dynamic and passionate faculty and staff and Board.
Schechter was a gift for my children and family, and I love helping to make sure Schechter is strong for today and tomorrow’s students and families.
“Our lives are stories in which we write, direct, and star in the leading role. Some chapters are happy while others bring lessons to learn, but we always have the power to be the heroes of our own adventures.” — Joelle Speranza
Johannesburg, South Africa
The phenomenal, kind, caring, and compassionate community!
That I get to spend my days helping students learn how to be their best self.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou
Chicago, IL
As a lifelong learner, I enjoy the opportunity to be constantly learning and growing.
Every day I get to combine my passions in Judaics, education, and technology.
“Creativity is intelligence having Fun.” —Albert Einstein
Highland Park, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the fantastic community of teachers, parents and students. Each day, I get to collaborate with a dedicated team of educators and partner with families in supporting and growing our students.
I love that I get to help teachers support their students every day!
“A little progress each day adds up to BIG results!”
San Francisco, CA
I love seeing smiling faces in the hallway, and smiling right back!
I love celebrating our tradition joyously with students!
“To love another person is to see the face of God.” —Les Miserables, the Musical
Chicago, IL
I love tagging along on the journey our students take each day expanding their minds and cultivating their Jewish identities.
The community — it’s all about the people!
“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Skokie, IL
I love being a part of the community in so many ways: as an alum, a parent, and a staff member.
I love the community and the people I work with. This is by far the best job I have ever had.
“Don’t take life too seriously, you will never get out of it alive!” —Albert Hubbard
Deerfield, IL
The humans in this building are filled with passion and warmth—that energy is contagious and inspiring
I’ve always been enamored with language and the powerful ways it can be harnessed to promote understanding, connection, and purpose. I love how this position challenges and empowers me to find the fitting words that amplify the magic taking place each and every day at Schechter!
“Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” ―William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure
IL
That we embrace many forms of technology, enhancing the experience for our faculty, staff, and students via classroom-driven projects.
It provides the opportunity to continuously learn new things.
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” —Pablo Picasso
Chicago, IL
I love working where my personal identity as a Jew melds perfectly with my professional life. It is a gift I never take for granted.
I love that I get to learn new things every day and help make Schechter a special place to work.
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” —Rabbi Hillel, Pirkei Avot 1,14
Indiana
I love the energy of the students and enjoy working in a non profit environment.
The variety of tasks and people that I interact with.
“It’s easier to keep up than to catch up.”
Moscow, Russia
My favorite part about working at Schechter is being able to assist students or faculty and help them accomplish their goals, and helping to integrate technology in new and impactful ways.
What I love most about my job is being able to problem solve with our outstanding faculty and staff and continuously learn about new technologies that we can make great use of each and every day.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” —Steve Jobs
India
Lots of opportunities for learning.
Working under the managers who motivate me.
“Love yourself.”
Israel
The feeling of being part of a big great family.
Forming wonderful relationships with students and tzevet while supporting their health and wellness
Working with the amazing faculty and staff.
I love seeing all the awesome things that happen here on a daily basis.
I love working with our incredible ELT and our amazing tzevet, and I especially love seeing the children smiling and laughing.
“Where there is a will, there is a way.”
Skokie, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is having the opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact in children’s lives and working with an amazing team of people that care so deeply about this, as well.
I love supporting the teachers in the classroom, as well as making relationships with parents.
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
Skokie, IL
I love being a Jewish educator and a part of Schechter’s community.
I love the curiosity and excitement the kids have as we explore new things.
“Be curious, not judgemental.” —Walt Whitman
Chicago, IL
I love how warm and supportive the community is. It’s very conducive to helping our children flourish.
I get so much joy out of helping my students develop new skills and gain confidence in themselves throughout the year. Additionally, I love being able to foster their interests in Jewish living and learning!
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
Chicago, IL
Our ECC team is dedicated, creative and passionate about working with young children. I love that we are always learning, trying out new strategies and shifting our thinking to best meet the needs of every child.
Being a partner in children’s growth is a privilege.
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” —Albert Einstein
Elmhurst, IL
I love working at a Jewish school and sharing the excitement of the Jewish holidays and values with young children. I love that working at Schechter goes with the flow of life and reminds me of all the joy there is in Judaism
My favorite part about working with the youngest children is that I get to see their smiling faces light up as they learn new concepts or make connections with other children.
“There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child CAN do instead of what they cannot do.” —Temple Grandin
Evanston, IL
Being a part of a supportive and loving community.
Building connections with my students.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen, can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai
Israel
Being part of the Schechter community.
Teaching my language and culture, and seeing the children’s interest and love for learning Hebrew.
“Dream it, believe it, and you will succeed.”
Haifa, Israel
The sense of community
Seeing my students grow and succeed
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” —Lao Tzu
Milwaukee, WI
The close knit community of colleagues, students, and parents.
Building strong relationships with students is the core of what I do, and it’s the most rewarding aspect of my job.
“Becoming is better than being.” —Carol Dweck
Israel
The best part of working at Schechter is the incredible community of teachers.
I love being in a classroom with students, talking about literature and writing.
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” —Stephen King
Highland Park, IL
My favorite part of Schechter is the strong, compassionate, and dedicated educators. With their guidance and collaboration I continue to grow as a teacher.
I love building relationships with my students. It is the foundation for a successful learning environment. I work hard to create a strong Kehillah where students feel validated, motivated, and empowered.
“In a world where you can be anything, be KIND.”
Deerfield, IL
I love the community that is built between the staff, students and families.
I love watching the students become educated and opinionated members of our community.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead
Flint, MI
I love being able to include music and traditions from Jewish holidays in our music education program.
I love when students feel like they truly have a place where they belong and are able to tap into their natural musical abilities to express themselves.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” —Plato
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is building a strong community with my students that promotes learning, risk taking, and life-long friendships.
I am happy coming to work each day. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues, teaching my students, and partnering with the families.
“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” —Nelson Mandela
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is that it is more than just a school, it is a kehillah, a community!
love that I get to work with teachers at every grade level to help them meet the needs of all their students.
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” —Albert Einstein
Park Ridge, IL
I really enjoy Schechter’s strong sense of community, in terms of both the families and the faculty.
My favorite part of teaching PE at Schechter is witnessing first hand the joy and passion displayed by our students on the field and in the gym.
“Do you know that the harder thing to do and the right thing to do are usually the same thing? Nothing that has meaning is easy.” —Michael Caine in Weatherman
Highland Park, IL
The relationships that I have built with my students and colleagues are life changing and continue to be.
I get to work mostly with kids, and they are the most genuine human beings to work with in this world!
“Do the right thing, especially when no one is looking.”
Chicago, IL
I love working at Schechter because of the amazing relationships that are formed here among the students and faculty.
I love watching and being a part of the growth and success of my students on a daily basis.
“Speak with your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become.” —Brooke Hampton
Highland Park, IL
The community of students, families, and staff.
Being able to watch the children grow emotionally and socially as the year progresses.
“There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done” —The Beatles
Skokie, IL
One of my favorite parts of working at Schechter is the feeling of midor l’dor—from generation to generation. I was educated at Schechter, as were my children, and it’s that same gift I have been honored to provide to our community for the last 23 years.
A part of my job I enjoy most is the value Schechter puts on teacher collaboration, professional development, integration, and raising the next generation of responsible, active, caring, and educated leaders.
“Human greatness does not lie in wealth and power but in character and goodness.” —Anne Frank
Park Ridge, IL
How much I learn from both my colleagues and students each year!
I love the sense of community that comes with working at Schechter—it is like nowhere else!
“It is our choices, Harry, that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Chicago, IL
The relationships that I develop with my students is very special to me.
I love getting my students excited about learning Hebrew and helping them develop a love of Israel and being Jewish.
“The highest form of wisdom is kindness.” —Talmud
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about teaching at Schechter is its close knit community and the special bonds and friendships I have made.
Helping and watching children grow academically and socially, as well as helping children to develop a love for learning and a love for Judaism is what gives me so much joy!
“The fabric of life is woven from everyday moments.”
Chicago, IL
Schechter is such a unique environment that is truly like a family. Everyone is there to support one another and are genuinely invested in your happiness, well-being, and successes!
I love having the opportunity to work with a variety of students with different needs and help them reach their highest potential. The relationships I build are meaningful and last beyond the walls of Schechter.
“When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” – Dory, Finding Nemo
Columbus, OH
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the supportive community. When I moved to Chicago and did not know many people, Schechter felt like coming home to a big, extended family. I love working in this collaborative environment that creates opportunities for both students and teachers to learn. Schechter allows me to teach in a way that best suits the learning styles and abilities of my students, with a focus on student growth and meeting students where they are.
What I love most about teaching 1st grade is seeing each student’s progress and growth from the beginning of the year to the end. They discover their independence, grow as readers and math students, and develop their social emotional skills. I love building our classroom family based on relationships, trust, kindness, and empathy. I love the excitement that fills the room when a student reads a word independently for the first time, adds their first tooth sticker to the tooth chart, or gets on top of the monkey bars after trying so many times.
“Imperfections are not inadequacies: they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” —Brené Brown
Chicago, IL
My favorite part of working at Schechter is being a member of a thriving Jewish community intent on instilling core values in students.
The best part of working at Schechter is seeing the students grow and supporting them on their journey.
“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.” –Anatole France
Tel-Aviv, Israel
There is a great sense of community and friendship, and I love being a part of a school that brings Jewish value to a child’s life.
My students’ success.
״אם תרצו אין זו הגדה״ בנימין זאב הרצל
Afula, Israel
I value the ruach (spirit), ahavah (love), and care we foster in our students, while doing it in meaningful ways and within the light of Jewish values to teach the next proud generation of Jewish people.
Helping students to develop a love for Israel and see the different ways they can relate to it. I love being able to bring Israeli culture to class, using Hebrew as a real, everyday, living language, and hearing students communicate in Hebrew!
“Enjoy every moment, learn something new every day, and pass it forward to others whenever you can.”
Chicago, IL
The look on a student’s face when they accomplish something new or a task they have been working on for more than a little while. It is joyous!
Being with my students and colleagues.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill
Israel
The love for Israel.
My relationship with my students.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” —Benjamin Franklin
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is all of the support I receive from my coworkers. Whether it’s the Schechter special education team, the Kindergarten team, or the Keshet team, I am constantly surrounded by amazing individuals with whom I can collaborate. The atmosphere here is filled with immense kindness, encouragement, and a strong sense of teamwork.
I love that I am able to help create an inclusive community where all students, including those with unique learning needs, can receive the support they need!
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” —Aesop
Israel
I have a great pride in my culture, and it brings me great joy to share my passion for Judaism, Ivrit language, and Israel with young children in a hands-on and fun way.
Feeling of a shlichah every day.
“חֲנֹךְ לַנַּעַר עַל פִּי דַרְכּוֹ גַּם כִּי יַזְקִין לֹא יָסוּר מִמֶּנָּה”
“Train a lad in the way he ought to go, He will not swerve from it even in old age.”
מ”ג משלי כב ו , Proverbs 22:6
Evanston, IL
I am a graduate of Schechter and I know firsthand how important a good positive Jewish education can be for a child, their family, and their community.
I hope to have the same positive impact on my students as my teachers had on me. The sense of community the Schechter builds and instills in each member, is for life.
Evanston, IL
I love working with our students and our community.
I love seeing our students grow!
“The best is yet to come”
Chicago, IL
My team is great to work with.
That I get to make connections with the students and see them grow all throughout the year.
“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.”
Cleveland, OH
I enjoy working in an environment where all the students are excited for the Jewish holidays.
I love developing relationships with my students and watching them grow as learners.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” —Benjamin Franklin
Deerfield, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is that I am able to build strong relationships with my students and their families.
I love that I am able to make a difference in a child’s life.
“Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” —Babe Ruth
Chicago, IL
Schechter feels like home to me, as I have been teaching at Schechter for 37 years!
Since I have the privilege of teaching my students over the course of 4 years, I love watching the students grow as musicians and as human beings.
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the warm, loving, community.
I love to see how the skills I teach help students in their growth and development. I also love teaching life long skills that will benefit them throughout their years.
“It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”
Dallas, TX
My favorite part about Schechter is the welcoming and supportive community of teachers, parents, and students.
I love working in the Innovation Studio, especially when students are excited about their first 3D project or coding a robot for the first time.
No matter the age, students get excited about the projects they are working on in my room. 3D printing, coding, and robotics are all so joyful when I am able to be a part of their celebration of learning.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” —Thomas Edison
Kfar Saba, Israel
Schechter is home—this school is like a family to me.
I love seeing my students’ academic growth—witnessing their progress as they first come to me with zero Hebrew knowledge to speaking the language in a year!
And Love Your Neighbor As Yourself” ״ואהבת לרעך כמוך״
Boston, Massachusetts
Instilling the love of learning through a Jewish lens and being a part of a tight-knit community.
Witnessing the pure joy Kindergarten children have for learning each day.
“If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” —Dolly Parton
Jerusalem, Israel
I value being part of a community that values derech eretz and seeks to cultivate that in its students.
“One thought ever at the fore—
That in the Divine Ship, the World, breathing Time and Space,
All peoples of the globe together sail, sail the same voyage, are bound to the same destination.”
—Walt Whitman
Boston, MA
My favorite part of working at Schechter is the genuine, vibrant spirit of collaboration among my colleagues and students.
I love how my students and colleagues inspire me with their love of learning, dedication to the Jewish community, and warm, inclusive spirit!
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” —Oscar Wilde
Chicago, IL
The kids! And seeing them smile each day, knowing you are making a difference.
Seeing all of the growth and improvements from the beginning of the year to the end.
“If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that.”
Evanston, IL
My favorite part of working at Schechter is my students. My day is fulfilled whenever I see the smile on my student’s faces after achieving something on their own.
What I like most about my job is no matter how tired I feel at the end of the day, I always go home feeling satisfied that I have made a difference in my student’s lives.
“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” —Sidney Hook
Schaumburg, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is belonging to a strong Jewish community. I grew up attending public schools, so it feels special for me to witness the magic that happens in our building on a daily basis. I love that while I am teaching general studies curriculum, I can find ways to tie in Jewish ideas and values. We celebrate our students for who they are at Schechter, and it is a privilege to work amongst colleagues who hold the same beliefs about children.
What I love most about teaching are the moments when a child has a breakthrough—either they finally understand a topic they struggled with for a long time, or they overcome a social-emotional challenge. It is truly a blessing to facilitate and witness those moments. I also love the sheer joy, humor, and passion that children bring to academic spaces. I learn from them every single day!
“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” —Taylor Swift
Chicago, IL
Being part of an amazing community and helping students realize their potential is limitless.
Seeing students who believe math was not their strength realize they are truly capable mathematicians.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela
Iraq
I love to help students develop their critical thinking skills and see their enthusiasm about Israel grow.
I love to watch to see my students succeed and grow as young Jewish souls.
“Believe in yourself and don’t give up.”
האמן בעצמך ואל תוותר
Chicago, IL
My favorite part about working at Schechter is the community.
What I love most about my job are the relationships I build with both my students and colleagues.
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” —Albert Einstein
IL
Knowing that we are making a positive impact on so many children and families.
I am continually challenged and learn something new every day!
I live by my own mantra.
Silver Spring, MD
My favorite part of working at Schechter is living the Jewish calendar all the time! Schechter is a magical place to celebrate the holidays and create community.
I love working with all of the teachers to help our students grow and develop to reach their potential.
“In spite of everything, I still believe people are good at heart.” —Anne Frank
Altoona, PA
My favorite part of working at Schechter is the incredible students! I am so grateful to be able to support the teachers and families in raising mensches that will go on to help make our world a kinder place for future generations.
I love being able to be a part of this amazing community and that I get to go to work each day with fabulous colleagues, an awesome community, and the most incredible students.
“Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.” —Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
Park Ridge, IL
I love being in an environment where I get to see children’s emotional, spiritual and academic growth every day.
I value the ability to impact our larger community with every interaction and decision I make.
“Every action counts and every word has power. Choose actions and words that will make the world a better place.”
