InSiteFul Journey: What do we do outside? Exploring Outdoor Play at Huntington Jewish Center's Early Childhood Center

Sasha Kopp is the senior director, education and engagement for ElevatEd. She previously worked as a senior consultant for early childhood and family engagement for The Jewish Education Project. She also has worked directly in early childhood programs, most recently as the assistant early childhood director at Central Synagogue in Manhattan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and education studies at Brandeis University and two master’s degrees, one in Jewish education and one in Jewish nonprofit management from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Kopp teaches workshops on topics relevant to early childhood Jewish education, including fostering social-emotional development, creativity, and engaging in the outdoors. She connects with early childhood educators across the country and supports the professionalization of the field. Sasha is a fused glass artist and runs mezuzah making workshops across the country.

Amy Martin is the Senior Manager of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement at The Jewish Education Project.

Amy most recently served as the Family Engagement Director at Central Synagogue. Over the course of her career, Amy has experience as a teacher in day schools, early childhood, and congregational settings. Amy is passionate about supporting educators to be reflective practitioners and has served as a teacher mentor for day school, congregational school, and nursery school educators. She has participated as a Fellow in both the Mandel Teacher Educator Institute and M2: Institute of Experiential Jewish Education. Amy received her BA from Bryn Mawr College and her Masters in Jewish Education from Hebrew College and holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.