Teacher Tuesday! Meet Danielle Barbibay, the newest member of the LGA staff!
Years as a teacher: 3
Why did you become a teacher?
I have a niece with CP syndrome and when she was born I looked at my sister being so overwhelmed by everything and noticed that the people who had the best affection toward her were the teachers. Therefore I thought I wanted to help others by being an educator.
What drew you to teach at LGA?
I believe it was the unique Jewish experience that the school offers. As an Israeli Jewish woman I loved the fact that school emphasizes the great values of Judaism, being kind and good to others — which are the most important things for me to pay forward.
What is your favorite topic/subject to teach and why?
I like teaching literature and using songs and stories as part of my curriculum. I believe that is the best way to teach and enrich my students.
What benefits do you see from our dual curriculum?
I believe that learning a second language gives you opportunities to be more creative, open minded and become a cultural explorer who can get to more places and meet more interesting people.
https://www.landergrinspoon.org/hebrew/
Hebrew & Judaic Studies Teacher / Educational Technology Manager at Lander~Grinspoon Academy
4 年Danielle is a truly gifted teacher. Who else can instill such a love of language, culture and history, all while completely understanding each student? And cooking in Hebrew? I am privileged that my child was able to learn with Morah Danielle!