“The six years I spent at Heritage Academy have made a lasting impact on me. The individualized instruction and caring faculty and staff contributed to a wonderful elementary experience. The strong Jewish and secular education that I received made for comfortable transitions into middle school, high school and college. As a college senior graduating this May, I feel my success can be attributed to the foundation I gained from attending Heritage Academy.”

Rachel Prescott, Heritage Academy class of 1996 and Indiana University, class of 2007.

Testimonials

"We have two children who attend the Mizel Jewish Day School and we are both so pleased with the education they are receiving.  Mizel is much more than just a school; Mizel is a committed family of engaged community members!  The teachers at Mizel go above and beyond to support and challenge their students to take their education to a profound level.  Mizel was a major consideration for us and we are both thrilled with the high quality of education they have received at this superior institution of learning.  Dr. Tilkin and her staff do a fabulous job meeting their students and families where they are at and then taking them to a transformative place of learning.  We appreciate all the school has done for us and we highly recommend Mizel for all serious students and families who are committed world class citizens."
 
Eliyahu and Shanti Krigel

"Mizel is one of the best kept secrets in Tulsa.  My son has enjoyed everyday he has had there.  After the first day of school Michael said, 'Mommy I LOVE my new school'.  He looks forward to going everyday and has changed so much for the best and Mizel brings out the best in him!!  Thank you so much for all the hard work that the teachers and the staff have put into making Mizel a great school.

Renee Dudas, Mizel Parent

"When my son, Seth, was 4 years old, he was attending a preschool that we adored, but he was moving up to a new class with about 20 boys of his personality (intense, competitive) and I didn't feel the teacher was up for this many boys by herself.  The state of Oklahoma had a free Pre-K program, but the school district we lived in didn't have all day Pre-K, just 2 hours 20 minute instruction.  I didn't feel this was worth our time since Seth was attending preschool 3 days a week for 6 hours each day.  The director of the preschool suggested Heritage Academy (now Mizel) and told me that my son would excel there because of the personalized teaching instruction.  The director called Heritage and talked to Sandi and Sandi called me before I got home.  I called Sandi and made the appointment to tour the school with my husband.  While on the tour, Sandi told us about the teachers at Mizel and their accomplishments.  Just being in the school I knew that my son would excel here at Mizel.  I wasn't wrong.  Seth started in Pre-K (which was all day) with Morah Gentis.  She is a BRILLIANT teacher and teaches each child in the class.  If your child is wanting challenged or needs challenged or needs additional instruction that usually cannot be gotten in a public setting without getting tutoring and likes school this is the school for your child.  Seth has progressed wonderfully and likes the challenges that school has to offer.  My daughter, Emily, started Mizel when she was 3-1/2 years old.  This has been the best decision for her because she wasn't as independent, but now she is her own person.  Attending Mizel is a wonderful experience and I encourage any parent thinking private school with great teachers, this is the place to come.  This is a community and everyone excels."

Cynthia Thetge, Mizel Parent