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David Philbin - Principal -Mr. Philbin's School Blog
Years at Akiva: 2 1/2
Total Years in Education: 39
Education: B.S. Education - Youngstown State University
Masters - Westminster College |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Facilitator for online and Ed Tech Coursework |
| Educational Philosophy: " To create a positive environment and provide the necessary support to the Akiva staff that will result in each student achieving their full potential." |
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Susan Schonberger - Judaic Studies Coordinator Grade 2 &3
Mrs. Schonberger School Blog
Years at Akiva: 12
Total Years in Education: 31
Education: B.A. Judaic Studies- University of Michigan
Masters - Jewish Education - Jewish Theological Seminary |
Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Studies in the Book of Shernot
Developing a Jewish Identity in Young Children: Effects of Family, Community and Society
Teaching Jewish values using Babaga Newz
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Educational Philosophy: "How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to imporve the world." - Anne Frank
"Children are our most valuable natural resource ." - Herbert Hoover
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Jennifer McNally - Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. McNally School Blog
Years at Akiva: 16
Total Years in Education: 22
Education: B.S. Education - Youngstown State University
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| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Graduate work at YSU and Ashland University |
| Educational Philosophy: " To have students actively engaged in the learning process and to provide opportunities for success each day." |
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Mary Lou Goist - Grades 1 & 3 (secular)
Mrs. Goist School Blog
Years at Akiva: 25
Total Years in Education: 31
Education: B.S. Education - Youngstown State University |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Graduate work at YSU and Ashland University |
| Educational Philosophy: "I believe in the worth, potential and inner beauty of each child.." |
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Doreen Spiegle - Grade 2
Years at Akiva: 2
Total Years in Education: 31
Education: B.S. Education - Ohio State University
M.S. Education - Youngstown State University |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Summer workshop at Hiram - Science in the Schoolyard. |
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Tirtza Kohan - Grades 1 (Math, Science, Spelling & Hebrew) Grade 3 (Hebrew)
Ms. Kohan School Blog
Years at Akiva: 21 years
Total Years in Education: 29
Education: Israel College Graduate, Teaching license - Youngstown State University |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Completing Master Degree in Early Childhood |
| Educational Philosophy: "I believe that my main responsibilities are to help the child grow physically, emotionally, mentally, and cognitively. I believe that every child can learn in ways that fit his/her learning style. As a professional, I have to continue to develop myself and keep up to date with current information." |
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Christina While - Grades 4 (Secular) - Ms. While School Blog
Years at Akiva: 8 years
Total Years in Education: 15
Education: B.A. Education - Westminster College |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Masters in Special Education - Geneva College (in progress) |
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Barbara K. Oddis - Grades 5 (Secular); Grade 6 - Language Arts
Mrs.Oddis School Blog
Years at Akiva: 22 years
Total Years in Education: 36
Education: B.S. Education - Youngstown State University |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Economics |
| Educational Philosophy: "I always taught by the 3 F's...Be Firm, but Fair and learning with be Fun!" |
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Catherine Doslovic - Grade 6
Mrs. Doslovic School Blog
Years at Akiva: 20 years
Total Years in Education: 35
Education: B.S. Education - Youngstown State University |
| Educational Philosophy: "After being a part of the educational process for many years, my feelings about my students, past and present can be summarized in a quote by Bel Kaufman: "Children are the true connoisseurs. What's precious to them has no price - only value. " |
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Jacalyn Griffith - Art K-Grade 6
Years at Akiva: 7 years
Total Years in Education: 14 1/2
Education: Canfield H.S. 1979
B.A. Mount Union College
Art Institute of Florida |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Walsh University - Update Certificate |
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Catherine Katz - Science K-Grade 6
Years at Akiva: 21 years
Total Years in Education: 22
Education: B.S.Ilinois State - Masters Program
75 Additional hours of Science at YSU |
Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments:Recognized by Dr. Jane Goodall in 2002 for Chimpanzee Awareness Education
Worked with Dr. John Horner at Egg Mountain Chautau Montana digging for dinosaurs and Maiasaurs |
| Educational Philosophy: "Light a Fire of wonderment within the children" |
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Rhoda Mostov- Hebrew and Judaic Studies
Years at Akiva: 24 years
Total Years in Education:43
Education: Youngstown State University |
| Educational Philosophy: "Encouraging the students to be happy about learning Jewish history and language." |
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Marcy Sturgeon- Reading/Math K-6
Years at Akiva: 3 years
Total Years in Education:47
Education: B.S. Elementary Education
M.A. Elementary Supervision |
| Recent Coursework or Educational Accomplishments: Reading Workshops - Meetings |
| Educational Philosophy: "Learning is a JOY! Regardless of where we are in life or what we are doing, learning brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. To be able to teach and have children also experience this as a result of our teaching is the greatest thing!." |
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