Faculty

Faculty Spotlight

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  Faculty Spotlight on . . . Patty Davidovich, Middle School Math

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  Patty has been on the BHDS faculty for 14 years and currently teaches middle school mathematics in addition to serving as a 6th grade advisor. She has a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts in elementary education and psychology with a minor in communication, in addition to her master's in math education...and loves doing math in her free time! "Teaching math was not a planned path," she says. "I was surprised to find how many kids dislike the subject—especially because I always loved it! BHDS helped me finance my master's in math education and helped me realize my goal of fully delivering my love of the subject to my students. I enjoy teaching all levels but get the most enjoyment from teaching those who do not feel confident in the subject. My goal is to have them leave my classroom with a bit more confidence, and even with an enjoyment of the subject!"

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  Faculty Spotlight on: Abbe Wainwright, Learning Specialist for Grades 5-8 and High School Placement Counselor

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  This is Abbe Wainwright's thirteenth year at BHDS. In addition to her role of learning specialist and high school placement counselor, she is an eighth grade advisor and serves on the kindergarten screening team. She is also an integral part of the middle school admissions process. She has taught a range of middle school electives—currently, the gardening elective, created by eighth graders to teach gardening and healthy eating to second graders...

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  Faculty Spotlight on . . . Matthew Lowe, Middle School Science

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  Mattthew Lowe joined the BHDS faculty this spring. He teaches 7th and 8th grade science and a 4th grade math enrichment course. He completed his BS in biology (with a concentration in molecular biology) and his single subject credential in life science at Humboldt State University. He has always loved the outdoors, and says, "I value the beautiful environment where Brandeis Hillel’s campus is located and am excited about exploring Lake Merced and other natural resources" . . .

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  Faculty Spotlight on . . . Aliza Cohen, Art Specialist

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  Aliza Cohen—art specialist for grades K, 2nd, 5th, and middle school electives—can often be seen up on a ladder, hanging displays of her students' works throughout the halls of the lower school. She holds a BA in art from U.C. Santa Cruz, an MFA in painting/drawing from Boston University, and an art teaching credential from Mills College. This is her third year at BHDS. "The spirit of art is project-based learning at its best," she says. "Watching students make discoveries about themselves through the artistic process is what I love about being a teacher..."

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  Spotlight on . . . Jody Bloom, Jewish Studies Teacher

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  Jody Bloom teaches Jewish studies in grades 3 and 6. This is her fourth year at Brandeis Hillel. She earned her K-6 teaching credential from Brandeis University, as well as a certificate to teach in Hebrew and a BA in Near Eastern Judaic Studies. She spent her junior year abroad at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where she had the opportunity to student teach as a Lainer intern with JESNA (Jewish Education Service of North America). She then earned a master's from Teachers College Columbia University (in computers in the classroom) and an MEd in the Klingenstein Program in private school leadership.

  "I went to a Jewish day school myself," Jody says, "that my father as a lay leader helped create."