Discover the Faces Behind the Classroom: Get to Know Your Child’s New Teachers!

You see their names pop up on the playground chat, you wave hello to them during carpool, but it’s time to really get to know our newest Morahs at CMCH!

Meet the Ladybug Judaic Teacher: Morah Rivky Chazanow

“My goal is to show the inate joy in Judaism to spark their curosity and gratitude for Hashem.”

What are your goals and vision for your classroom this year? “My main goal is to weave Judiasm in every area of the childrens’ day, just as it is in our every day life. It should feel natural and not forced at all. I want to make these massive concepts, that could be difficult for a child to understand, tangible and accessible to them. An example of this is we connected sharing toys and the Brachot. I explained to the kids that just as we ask for permission to borrow someone’s toys, we must ask permission and give thanks to Hasehm for the food he provides us with. Above all else; my goal is to show the inate joy in Judaism to spark their curosity and gratitude for Hashem.”

What do you enjoy most about working with young children? “I love watching their eyes light up when they really ‘get it.’ After years of teaching, I have an epiphany at the start of school about what I perhaps love most about working with young children; children are extremely present in whatever they are doing. If they are talking to friends, working on an activity, or playing with toys - children are fully present. They aren’t multitasking on their phone, wondering what to make for dinner such as adults - which we are all guilty of. I love walking into the classroom and shutting off all outside worries, concerns, thoughts and mirroring their presence. We can learn so much from children.”

As a long time parent and community member, we are so thrilled to welcome Morah Rivky to the CMCH faculty. Please give her a warm CMCH welcome when you see her on campus!