Meet Our Early Childhood Center Staff

 Ana Arellano

Lead Teacher For Dubonim (2 years)

• 14 years of experience

• CDA (Child Development Associate)

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 4 years

• She previously taught in California.

Sharon Winkler

Lead Teacher For Pilonim (3 years)​

• 30 years of experience

• BA in Education

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 10 years

• She previously taught in several local private schools.

Valerie McAlister

Lead Teacher For Kochavim (4 years)

• 19 years of experience

• BA in Education

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 19 years

• She previously worked with special needs children.

Nicole Cox

Teacher's Assistant For Dubonim (2 years)

• 4 years of experience

• AA in progress

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 4 years

• She previously worked in social service organizations.

Anthony Dennis

Teacher's Assistant For Pilonim (3 years)

• 5 years of experience

• CDA (Child Development Associate)

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 5 years

Martha Grainger

Teacher's Assistant For Kochavim (4 years)

• 34 years of experience

• Master's in Early Childhood Education

• Worked with Midbar Kodesh for 4 years

• She is a retired public school teacher who taught kindergarten for 30 years.

PRESCHOOL TESTIMONIALS

“Our 2 children have attended MKT’s preschool, and I couldn’t have imagined a better place for them to be. The teachers are fabulous and more like an extension of our family. Between the education they provide to prepare them for Kindergarten to the Jewish education that allows them to recite Shabbat prayers and songs at home, we highly recommend this preschool program!”

Danielle & Cory Weinstein

“We could not imagine a better preschool and second home for our children. The teachers and entire staff are loving, warm, caring, friendly, and supportive. The education received is beyond what a parent could hope for and has helped our son stay ahead in every developmental milestone. As a pediatrician in the community, I couldn’t be more proud to send my son to MKTECC and cannot wait for our daughter to start in Metukeem in August.”

Dr Laura Teisch and Avi Moas