Mizel JCDS Staff Roster 2011-2012 School Year

Sandi Tilkin

B.S. Elementary Education, Indiana University

M.S. Masters in Reading, Purdue University

Psychometry Certification, University of Tulsa

Administrative Certification, University of Tulsa

Ed.D. Educational Administration, Oklahoma State University

Classroom teacher-3 years

Reading Specialist-7 years

Psychometrist-3 years

Building Principal-7 years

Site Principal-10 years

Director-Mizel Jewish Community Day School - 6 years

My goal as an educator has always been for a child to be successful and have a great deal of positive self-worth.

Carol Adams

First and Second grade teacher

B.S. Education, Tahlequah Northeastern State College

M.S. Reading, Tahlequah Northeastern State College

Total Years in Education: 43

Years at Mizel: 6

Kris Branston

Art teacher and classroom assistant

Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education

Highline College, Seattle WA

B.A. Studio Art, Oral Roberts University

Total Years in Education: 16

Years at Mizel: 12

Orly Nissim

Hebrew and Judaic Studies teacher

Israeli citizen, served in the Israeli Defense Forces for two years as a Hebrew teacher.

B.A. English/ Linguistics and teaching certificate Tel-Aviv University. Taught English in Israel for five years

Years at Mizel: 9 years Hebrew and Judaic Studies

Suzanne Wolfe

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th grade teacher

B.S. Elementary Ed. University of Central Arkansas + trained Reading Resource Specialist.

Years at Mizel: 4 years

Total Years in Education: 26 + years in Oklahoma and Texas Public Schools.

Classroom teacher Kindergarten to eighth grade, Title I Reading / Math teacher ,and Reading Resource Specialist

Three and four year old teacher in a private day school preschool.

Gayle Gentis

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S. Louisiana Tech University

M.S. Oklahoma State University

Early Childhood Education

Years at Mizel: 6 years PreK/Kindergarten Teacher

Total Years in Education: 31+ years Public School Kindergarten Teacher

Sandra Hayes

Music Teacher

Adjunct Professor of Voice and Music, Tulsa Community College

Music K-12; Language Arts Teacher, Tulsa Public Schools

Vocal and General Music Coordinator/Supervisor, Tulsa Public Schools

M.M.E. University of Tulsa

B.M.E. University of Tulsa

Years at Mizel: 3

Total Years in Education: 38

Amy Underwood

Health and Wellness Director of Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center

Physical Education Instructor Mizel Jewish Community Day School

B.S. Physical Education, Oklahoma State University

Years at Mizel: 14

Total years in education: 16

Becky Weggler

Computer Instructor, Librarian, Assistant Classroom Teacher

Years at Mizel: 6

Total years in Education: 15 years elementary school experience

M.P.A., New York University, New York City

Health Policy, Planning, and Administration

B.A., The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington

Cultural Anthropology and Ceramics

Jamie Lazalier

Preschool/PreKindergarten Teacher

B.S. Early Childhood - Northeastern State University

12 years experience in early childhood teaching at Jenks, Union, Monte Cassino, and Holland Hall

Riahannon Romero

Teacher Assistant

Attended University of Arkansas

Experience as lifeguard and swim instructor

Game Specialist at Westside YMCA

Reading buddy and Aftercare Assistant