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THE PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The Prekindergarten program
acknowledges the significance of preparation of this time in the child’s
academic life, the year before formal learning is begun. This program builds
upon previous knowledge and extends the learning within the social, emotional,
physical, intellectual, and Judaic development of the individual child.
A combination of established
curriculums is at the core of a strong academic program in the Prekindergarten.
The Land of the Letter People is a respected; research based phonic
awareness, reading readiness, instructional program. This program guides the
emergent reader through the beginnings of literacy development, giving the child
all the necessary skills needed to unlock oral and written language.
Mathematics Their Way teaches the child how to think “mathematically” and to
understand the “numberness” of numbers. The goal of this program is for the
child to gain insight into mathematical patterns through the use of concrete
materials.
The Judaic curriculum seeks
to enable children to become curious and creative learners. A strong Jewish
identity, a sense of belonging to the Jewish community and transition into
Hebrew School and congregational life is our goal. Towards this end, our school
will nurture within the child a love of Jewish learning, a fascination with
Jewish holidays and life cycle events, and a passion for approaching the world
in a Jewish way.
The child’s day involves
centers of learning, which encourage social interaction, exploration, and
expressiveness. The math, science, art, writing, dramatic play, blocks and
computer centers integrate the content, reinforce concepts and extend the
child’s understanding of the world.
Our entire curriculum,
secular and Jewish, is aimed toward enhancing the lives of the children and the
families that we serve.
THE PRE - K TEAM
TRACEY GETZ
is an Assistant teacher in the Prekindergarten program. She is a New York
City native who relocated to South Florida 15 years ago. She resides in
Parkland with her 2 daughter. Nikki (10) and Samantha (7) who both attend
Park Trails Elementary school. Tracey spends most of her free time trekking
between sports events (soccer, flag football, gymnastics and softball) that
her daughters are involved in. Tracy thoroughly enjoys caring for the
children and watching their development. She is thrilled to join the
educational team.
ROBIN LIEBHABER
is originally from New
York and has been a resident of Coral Springs for the past 17 years. She
resides with her Rob of 25 years and her two children Matthew (21) who
attends UF and Samantha (17) a senior at Coral Glades HS. Robin has her BA
in Education. She has been teaching in a Jewish Early Childhood setting for
the past 15 years. Her philosophy is “Children learn through play”. She is
also a Certified Swim Instructor and gives private lessons in the homes of
children.
JACKIE MORIN
lives with her husband
and daughter in Coral Springs. Jackie is an Assistant teacher in the
Prekindergarten program. She feels that working with children and seeing
their wonder and innocence when they discover and learn new things is so
rewarding. Jackie is looking forward to her 6th year at the
school.
JODIE REISNER
is a Prekindergarten
teacher at our school. She graduated with a BA in Education from the
University of South Florida taught in the Broward County School District.
Jodie lives in Parkland with her husband Adam and their two children Jenna
(8) and Drew (5). Jenna is in the 3rd grade and Drew in
kindergarten at Riverglades Elementary. Jodie enjoys spending time with her
family, and they love going to Disney World. In her spare time, Jodie does
private tutoring for elementary school students.
JODI RUSSO
is an Assistant Teacher in the Prekindergarten program. She has a diverse
educational background with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music
Education. Formerly from Long Island, New York, Jodi has been living in
Coral Springs with her husband Steve and their 3 children; David (9),
Rebecca (7), and Andrew (5). Rebecca and Andrew are both graduates of our
preschool program. Jodi is also a professional flute player and when not at
Kol Tikvah she can be found giving private flute instruction. She is looking
forward to another wonderful year at the school.
ILITA TEMPLE
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