Morah Revi was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel and she attended College at David Yellin College of Education. She majored in elementary education and child development with a minor in adult education. This is Morah Revi's 18th year teaching. Teaching is her passion. She taught two years (3rd and 4th grades) before she moved to Tustin, CA. She taught eight years at Morasha Jewish school and six years at the Hebrew Academy before she joined TVT. Go Lions! She feels very fortunate being able to spend her days teaching with such an enthusiastic and fun group of people. She is thankful every day and loves her job. Her favorite moments are the AHA! moments that lights a child's eyes when learning happens and you know that it leads to a successful year ahead.
“Learning a language means to go on a great adventure. When students make a connection between a meaning of a Hebrew word, and a moment in our history and culture, it’s magic!”
Mrs. Messer graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in Business and Psychology. Six years ago she began her teaching career at The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in NYC, where she was able to combine her love for Israel, languages and children. In 2017 she enrolled in a dual M.A. program in Childhood/Special Education at Fordham University in NYC, and joined the Hebrew and Judaic Studies Learning Specialists team. Keren taught 1st through 5th grades Hebrew and Judaic Studies and enjoyed incorporating her yoga teaching skills and her sense of humor.
In her free time, Mrs. Messer enjoys hiking, practicing yoga and exploring California with her husband, two kids and their dog Ocho.
“I love teaching because I love the feeling of accomplishment in seeing my students grow in their knowledge of Jewish Studies and their love of their heritage. My work has a purpose. It is an honor to have the opportunity to touch the lives of so many young people and contribute to their future success.”
Ms. Siegel received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and was graduating Valedictorian of her class. She received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials from the state of Colorado, as well as from the state of California. In addition, she holds Hebrew teaching credentials from the Bureaus of Jewish Education of Colorado and California. Mrs. Siegel also participated in writing the Tal Am Hebrew program and was selected to instruct other teachers how to teach Hebrew. After graduating from college, she taught at Theodore Herzl Jewish Day School in Denver, Colorado. When she got married and moved to California, she taught at Brandeis Hillel Day School in Marine County. In southern California, Sheila taught at Stephen S. Wise Day School in Los Angeles. She taught kindergarten where she enjoyed integrating the secular studies with Hebrew and Jewish Studies throughout the day.
In her free time Ms. Siegel loves to read, participate in leadership seminars and loves teaching children and coming to TVT every morning to see the smiling faces of her students.
