NAME:
Cecilia, Sally, and Hagit
SCHOOL:
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
CLASS:
Kindergarten 'The Investigators'
SCHOOL PHONE:
919 286-5517
Cecilia Payne is the Lead Kindergarten teacher. I am a graduate of The
University of Virginia where I majored in Economics and Religion. I am a
certified Montessori teacher, and believe that in a nurturing, supportive
environment children will be independent and confident learners. I have
three beautiful boys, Thomas, Daniel, and Michael, and a wonderful, caring
husband, Charlie. This starts my twentieth year teaching and I have taught
at a variety of levels. My goal is that your children will be as excited to
come to school next year as they were in the beginning of their Kindergarten
year. I look forward to a wonderful school year getting to know your
children.
Sally Brown is the Investigators’ Teaching Assistant. I was born and raised
in Maplewood, New Jersey. I am a graduate of Skidmore College with a BS in
Political Economy. I moved to Chapel Hill in 1999 with my husband, Steve,
and our three children; Sam, Jake, and Rose. I was introduced to the Lerner
School when I enrolled Rose in pre-school even before arriving in Chapel
Hill. Rose attended LJCDS for two years and we were completely impressed
with the community. My husband and I have been active supporters of the
school since and I'm thrilled to be a member of the faculty. While at home
raising my children I have been an active volunteer in the Chapel Hill
schools both in the classrooms and as a School Reading Partner at Estes
Hills and Rashkis Elementary Schools. I have been an active member of Beth
El synagogue in Durham on the Membership and Sisterhood boards. I enjoy
tennis, reading, hiking and making chocolate chip cookies for my family.
I'm forever in search of the perfect recipe!
During this school year, children will come together to form a learning
community. This community consists of unique individuals, each with his/her
own learning style, interests, history, and hopes. Our goal is to provide
each student with a strong foundation that will assist them with an
excellent
start on their educational journey. With your support, we can look forward
to a productive, creative, and fun year together!
