by Carter Weisberg from Adath Israel My Name Is Carter Ari Weisberg from Adath Israel Synagogue on the Main Line. I started my love for teaching when I was 14 years old. I was taught by some of the best teachers I have ever had who encouraged me and helped me improve and become a better version of myself. Now I strive to be just like them. Participation in the TAP program this year was without a doubt one of the most valuable and rewarding experiences I've had. I’ve used many of the skills learned in this program [...]

by Annalene Lattanzi from Germantown Jewish Centre My name is Annalena Lattanzi and I've been working with second graders at Germantown Jewish Centre for the past three years. Each year brings a new group of kids, all with different needs. As a kid with several learning difficulties I know what it's like to have trouble in a classroom, but sometimes it's hard to deal with my own set of challenges while working with kids. TAP has not only taught me how to manage my challenges but also understand how to help kids like me, to help them learn [...]

by Hannah Rosenberg from Temple Sinai Every time I attend a sleepover, I quietly leave before anyone wakes up to volunteer as an assistant Hebrew school teacher. My friends always ask, “Do you have to go?” The truth is, I don’t—but I wouldn’t want to miss it. Teaching has become one of the most rewarding experiences in my life and I find deep fulfillment in working with my students. Unlike a typical job, I was never formally trained on how to support the children in my class or how to handle different situations. However, the TAP program has [...]