Networks

HaAtid Network for Emerging Early Childhood Educators

Facilitator: Sasha Kopp Hass
Format: Virtual

About this Network:

The HaAtid Network For Emerging Early Childhood Educators is an opportunity from The Jewish Education Project and the Jewish Early Childhood Association (JECA) to create a dynamic cohort experience for emerging early childhood professionals in the greater New York area. Each network session will be led by professionals from The Jewish Education Project and Teaching Beyond the Square. Participants will also meet with expert mentor teachers in the field who will support the educator throughout the year. 

Additional Information:

Schools must be JECA members in order to participate. Contact Ronnie Becher for more info on how to become a member. 

About the Facilitator:

Sasha Kopp Hass
Sasha Kopp Hass
Sasha Kopp Hass is the Senior Director of Education and Engagement at ElevatEd, a national initiative dedicated to strengthening the field of early childhood Jewish education. Previously, she served as a Senior Early Childhood and Family Engagement Consultant at The Jewish Education Project, where she supported educators and communities throughout New York. Sasha lived in Israel from 2014–2015 and has written and taught extensively about developmentally appropriate ways to incorporate Israel learning into early childhood classrooms. An advocate for joyful Jewish learning, Sasha helps educators reimagine how children connect to Judaism and one another through curiosity, creativity, and meaningful experiences.

NETWORK STORY:

  • “One unique feature about this network is…” the mentorship component. Each participant is matched with a mentor who they will be in touch with throughout the year. Additionally they will have the opportunity to visit their mentor's school and to have their mentor visit their school. It’s a unique experience.
  • “Why did I join the HaAtid Netowrk”  
  • "I want to incorporate more Judaism into my social/emotional curriculum, to help my students build themselves up as good people, not just good students."
  • “One quote from a past participants:”I have learned SO much and sad it is over- I wish it could continue for another year. 
When
Thursdays and Wednesdays 10:30 AM ET
October 26, November 9, December 6, December 14, January 11, February 1, March 1, April 19, May 3, and May 24
Facilitator
Sasha Kopp Hass
Format
Virtual
New members
Open
Target audience
Youth Professional / Teen Engagement
Geographic regions
Bronx
Brooklyn
Long Island
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
Westchester
Area of work
Early Childhood