Joanna Powers, shares how she ended up in Allentown, PA after being born and raised in NY. She shares her love of Judaism and how her school has adjusted during this pandemic. Joanna is the Judaics Director at the Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley, in Allentown, PA, and she also teaches various grades there. She has always had a passion for education and enjoys sharing her love of Judaism with her students.
Gems:
- Relate prayers as opportunities to thank G-d/Hashem for what we have.
- Talk about Hashem according to the level of each child.
- Give children ownership of the process.
- Every student has their individual needs.
- Children are not just numbers in the class, they are someone else's baby.
- Children need to feel loved, safe, and happy.
- Present Jewish topics in a way that inspires them, and allows them to connect.
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