Out Toddler Teachers
Born in Kansas City, raised in New York City, Tikva Goldberg now lives in Queens. She is the head teacher for the Toddler class. We interviewed her for her Teacher Bio.
How did you come into teaching?
I wanted a part time job during college. A lot of my friends were assistant teachers and I decided to join them. I fell in love with teaching and being in a school environment. I have always loved being with children and decided that teaching would be a great fit.
What is your teaching philosophy?
My philosophy as a teacher is to know that not every student learns the same way. My teaching style changes for each student because what works for one student might not work for another. Each child can succeed when given the support and tools they need.
What do you love about teaching this age group?
I love seeing how much each child progresses throughout the year. A child comes in nervous and shy at the beginning of the year. As they progress, they start being more social and happy to be in school. Toddlers love to try new things and learn new things. I also love the fun projects we do together.
What’s the most challenging thing about teaching this age group?
The beginning of the school year is a challenging time as the children are adjusting to being in a school environment for the first time in their lives.
When your students look back on this year, what is one thing you hope they will say about their year with you?
I hope that they had fun learning and making friends!
Tikva Goldberg
Samantha Brand
A Long Island native who lives in Melville, Morah Sam has 20 years of teaching experience, a Masters in Early Childhood Education, and a sunny disposition that makes her perfect for teaching General Studies to toddlers. Raising her twins helped, too!
What’s your teaching philosophy?
I believe that a comfortable, fun learning environment is so important for children to grow and bloom in school.
What do you love about teaching this age group?
It’s incredible to see how much they change and grow over the course of the year!
What’s the most challenging thing about teaching children this age?
As it’s often their first time away from home and in a school setting, there are frequently some tears until they settle in.
What do you hope your students will take away from your class?
I want them to learn how to socialize with each other, to understand that following the rules keeps everyone safe and happy, and that school is exciting and fun!
