This is Tracey's first year teaching at CKS.

Karen Fridkis is entering her third year in this position. Her teaching experience includes homeschooling her three children as well as organizing and leading children and teen book clubs, writer's circles, and science and 4H groups. Karen's teaching style incorporates a love of literature with lots of hands on activities and conversations about God, Judaism, and ethics. She is delighted to be working with the K-2 class and is eager to teach the alef-bet, blessings, and prayers, and to explore the world of Judaism with them. One of Karen's favorite fun activities last year was writing the alef-bet with yogurt and pretzels. One of her favorite spiritual activities was listening to her students each week tell the class how they helped to heal the world through acts of loving kindness.

This is Esther's first year teaching at CKS.

Sima Sherman has taught at the Kehilat Shalom Religious School for 15 years and has taught every subject with excellent results. She is excited to be able to focus on teaching Hebrew Language.