Mrs. Miriam Shteingart
What subjects do you teach?
Science
Why do you "
" Yeshivat Noam?
" Yeshivat Noam?
Yeshivat Noam is such a unique place. There is a constant atmosphere of joy throughout the building. Both the teachers and students always seem genuinely happy to be in school. The enthusiasm is contagious and it is hard not to want to become a part of the family.
Please share your philosophy about children, middle school education, or education in general.
I once saw a quote by Benjamin Franklin and I feel that it really encompasses my philosophy of teaching. He said: ““Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” My goal for each and every one of my lessons is to enable students to experience the concepts we learn, for them to get their hands wet and for the content to come alive. When they are involved in the learning process and pushed to discover for themselves, what they learn will stay with them forever.
Tell us about your family.
My family and I just recently moved to Teaneck, NJ. My husband, Eli, is studying to become a dentist. We have an adorable 6 month old baby boy named Shua who is studying how to sit up without toppling over (it’s harder than it looks!).
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to spend my spare time outdoors doing activities like hiking, boating, swimming and playing sports. I also like to discover and visit new places as well as attempt DIY projects and play board games with my family.
What aspects about working in the middle school are most exciting for you, explain why.
I love working in middle school because there is so much more to the role of a teacher than just what goes on in the classroom. We also have the opportunity to be advisers, to help students navigate social interactions, work on their middot and become leaders. We greet the students when they arrive in the morning, guide them through their day and escort them onto their buses as they leave to go home. Each day brings something new and this makes it such an exciting job!
