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SQUASH: Ninth-grade Tanach teacher Ms. Smith fell in love with squash, a raquetball-like sport, while at Brandeis.

Shalhevet ’04 valedictorian is back to teach Tanach

By Nicole Soussana, Torah Editor
September 13, 2016
When new Judaic Studies teacher Ms. Sara Smith was in high school, her teachers included Mrs. Roen Salem, Mrs. Joelle Keene, Mrs. Suzanne Halloran and Ms. Emily Chase.
RELATABLE: Mrs. Tsaidi hopes to get to know every freshman and sophomore girl.

New teacher for a new role: ‘Rakezet’ Mrs. Tsaidi

By Jacob Feitelberg, Outside News Editor
September 7, 2016
Ninth- and tenth-grade girls will have Mrs. Carolyn Tsaidi as a spiritual guide-counselor, or rakezet, this year.
GUIDE: Mr. Dwivedi has led tours of Los Angeles and also worked as a hotel concierge.

New science teacher loves to take classes as well as teach them

By Zev Kent, Senior Editor
September 6, 2016

A California native, self-proclaimed “foodie” and former L.A. tour guide, Mr. Tushar Dwivedi is teaching this year’s Chemistry...

MEDIA: Dr. Keith Harris, a published author and Civil War expert, has over 31,000 views on his Youtube channel.

Blogger, Youtuber, academic joins History department

By Hannah Jannol, Community Editor
September 2, 2016
If Dr. Keith Harris is not teaching Civil War history in a classroom, he is talking about it on his blog, Youtube channel, or research novel, Across the Bloody Chasm.
LOCKS: Mr. Smiths dreadlocks are 21 years old.

Veteran English Teacher Will Aim For Personal Spin

By Lucy Fried, Arts & Culture Editor
August 31, 2016

Mr. Eric Smith likes to laugh, and says he laughs at himself a lot. “Not that students should try to make me laugh; education...

SUPPORT: New Educational Support Specialist Jen Hurvitz, a close friend of the departments director Ms. Ashley Evins, is looking forward to working with students one on one instead of in large classes.

JEN HURVITZ: Through winding journey, a passion for helping kids

By Benjamin Zaghi, Opinion Editor
August 30, 2016
Ms. Jen Hurvitz, new Educational Support Specialist, discovered a growing passion to help kids when she was studying sociology at UC Santa Barbara.
DRIVEN: Ms. Silvas main goal is to always be the most dependable person in the room.

MS. SILVA: Receptionist loves teens, is used to hard work

By Lucy Fried, Arts & Culture Editor
August 30, 2016

Growing up as the second of five children in a low-income family in South Los Angeles, Ms. Daniella Silva said that she never...

Caption: PRIVELAGED: Mrs. Skaist said that leading the meditation minyan at Shalhevet was an honor.

Known for personal touch, Ruthie Skaist leaves to pursue painting

By Abby Blumofe, Staff Writer
June 14, 2016
On Yom Hashoah, mixed groups of all grades dispersed to tables spread around the gym and shared their thoughts on memory, connection and the Holocaust. It started with a stack of small pictures and each student choosing one to ponder. There were speeches and discussions, and then, at the end of the assembly, students were asked to stay silent for 5 minutes, while writing answers to questions posed on giant posters on the walls around the room.
LEAVING: Ms. Amy Sirkis taught AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, and the after-school CIJE engineering course.

Teacher departures will change science course offerings next year

By Eric Bazak, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2016
With the departure of its two remaining teachers, the Science Department will have a new, smaller look for next year. Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry will not be offered, nor will Anatomy and Physiology.
LEGACY: Under Mr. Schiff, the Firehawks moved into the new gym and hosted Glouberman tournament.

Athletic Director leaves after five years of wins, milestones, new teams

By Lucy Fried, Staff Writer
June 14, 2016

Mr. Elliot “Eli” Schiff, who has served as Athletic Director since 2012 and oversaw the creation of the boys flag football...

Mrs. Robyn Lewis, Executive Director who oversaw building construction, to resign at years end

Mrs. Robyn Lewis, Executive Director who oversaw building construction, to resign at year’s end

June 9, 2016

The following e-mail was sent by Head of School Rabbi Ari Segal to the Shalhevet Community at 9:46 AM today. Dear Shalhevet...

LEAVING: Dr. Melissa Noel did research on fetal alcohol syndrome before becoming a teacher.

Dr. Noel will not return next year

By Hannah Jannol, Arts & Culture Editor
May 31, 2016

Dr. Melissa Noel, who has taught various biological sciences at Shalhevet for three years, announced to her Advisory group this...

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