62: Giving Students the Tools of Self-Discovery with Melissa Perl

Melissa Perl is the Assistant Principal at Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton, FL.  Prior to that she was the Director of Limudei Kodesh at Kohelet Yeshiva High School and the PK-12th grade Assistant Principal at the Margolin Hebrew Academy in Memphis, TN.  Melissa earned her Bachelor's degree from Stern College for Women in both Judaic Studies and Psychology, she holds a Master’s Degree in Bible from Yeshiva University, certificates in Teacher Mentoring, Student Support, Differentiated Instruction, and Educational Technology, and has completed all but her dissertation for her Doctorate of Education.

Gems:

• Don’t be afraid to alter your path.
• Recognize your strengths.
• We have the power to effect change in the world.
• When we look at the text of Torah and try to discover the themes and big ideas that’s when we can relate on a deep, meaningful, and personal way.
• Begin with the end in mind.
• Make the most of the time you have.
• The more we are learning, our students will see that.
• We give our students a sense of calm when we admit that there are things we don’t understand.
• G-d is the foundation of everything.
• Education is about giving students the tools of self-discovery.
• To really connect to Torah requires some discomfort, stillness, and requires delayed gratification.
• Shabbat is a window into what spirituality can be.
• There is wisdom in Judaism.
• Don’t be too hard on yourself.
• Education is a process.
• Be willing to grow and learn about people.
• Find a mentor.
• The more you’re willing to engage and reflect, the quicker you’ll grow.

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