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

3rd, 4th, 5th 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
