Harriet Bormaster, Learning Specialist How long have you taught at BYDS? I’ve taught at BYDS for 33 years. My favorite thing about BYDS (other than the amazing people I work with, the friendly, caring community & environment, & the supportive families) is seeing the beautiful, 
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Hannah Kirsner What are your hobbies/interests (other than making BYDS great)? My interests/hobbies are traveling (especially visiting my family in Holland), food (eating, creating, finding new places), and exploring the great city of Houston! I love small towns, being outdoors, and frequent the small town 
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Luisana Martinez, INFANT Teacher What is your favorite thing about BYDS? I love the environment of the school, the team members, and the way that we work here. How old were you when you decided to become a teacher? I was 15 years old.  What 
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Donna Allen, Assistant Pre-K Teacher What are you most proud of this year in regard to your work at BYDS? I am proud to be part of the BYDS family and to have such wonderful coworkers.   Where did you go to college, and what 
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Rachel Lee, Lead Twos Teacher What is your favorite thing about BYDS? The people I work with make it my home away from home.  What are some traditions or superstitions you have for the First Day of School? I don’t really have any traditions or 
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Ruth Adler, 1st Grade Teacher How old were you when you decided to become a teacher? I don’t think there was an age that I ever considered some other profession. Teaching is and has always been my calling. I love being with the students each and 
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Elana Huvard, 2nd – 5th Judaic Studies Teacher Where did you go to college, and what attracted you to the education field? I went to the University of Texas and got a bachelor’s degree in social work. As a little kid, I always liked “playing 
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Mariana Davidescu Fefer, Lead CDO Teacher How would you describe your job here? My main role is to make our children feel that BYDS is a place to have fun, learn, but above all to feel loved in a Jewish environment. Did anything or anyone 
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Andrea Feinman, TWOs Lead Teacher What is your most memorable moment at BYDS so far? When we invited the parents to join us for Shabbat via zoom for the first time.  It was so nice to be able to include all the families in our 
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