Jewish Early Childhood Day Camp Directors Roundtable

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.

Suri Jacknis is the Director of Educator Networks and has enjoyed facilitating a wide variety of networks for The Jewish Education Project over the last decade. She combines her love of people and her love of Jewish education in her work as network weaver. Suri feels that it is amazing to contribute to the professional learning of participants and to promote experimentation and the implementation of new strategies and models.