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Allison Lawton

Teacher/Department Chair/US ASB Advisor

(949) 509-9500 x5210

Academy for Jewish Religion - Masters
Pepperdine University - Masters
Pepperdine University - Bachelor of Arts

Bio

“The power of our tradition draws students of all ages into active, thoughtful learning experiences. Making the connection between what was, what is and what can be is what motivates my rabbinate and guides my teaching.”

Rabbi Lawton earned her rabbinic ordination and one of two Master’s degrees in Hebrew Letters from the Academy for Jewish Religion, California and her B.A. in Liberal Arts as well as her first Master’s degree in early childhood education from Pepperdine University. Before coming to TVT, she taught elementary, middle and high school students for more than 20 years in the Los Angeles area. Rabbi Lawton enjoys spending time with her three children, Jesse, Evan, and Abbie who are 21, 19 and 16.
UC Learning Center Service

(949) 509-9500 x5211
Christina Lee

Teacher

(949) 509-9500 x5132

Cal State University Fullerton - MFA
University of Nevada Reno - BFA

Bio

“I love learning and the best teachers remain students their whole lives. I never stop learning so that I can become a better teacher. I teach my students, as well as learn from them.”

Ms. Lee got her MFA from Cal State University Fullerton and her BFA from the University of Nevada Reno. She has been an art educator for over six years. She has been teaching drawing courses at CSUF for three years as a part-time lecturer. She was also the Assistant Director at the after school art institution, US Arts and Design, where she helped create and oversee the portfolio prep program. This is Ms. Lee's second year at TVT. She teaches a range of art classes to upper and middle school students, including Studio Art, AP Art, and Digital Photography. In her free time, Ms. Lee enjoys working on her own creative projects which range from drawing to sculpture to photography. She also enjoys spending time with friends/family, watching films, and more recently, gardening.
Stuart Light

Director of Jewish Life and Learning

(949) 509-9500 x3036

Jewish Theological Seminary of America - Rabbinical Ordination/M.Ed
Brown University - BA

Bio

At a school where meaningful Jewish knowledge and know-how stand front and center, it's critical to have someone dedicated to continually raising the quality of the TK-12 Jewish experience. Rabbi Light has filled that role since 2012. Rabbi Light graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Cognitive Science. He spent a year working at an Outdoor Education Center in Vermont and received his Rabbinical Degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary of New York. During his years of study, Rabbi Light took a year-long hiatus to serve as the Torah Reader and Prayer Leader in Dusseldorf, Germany's only synagogue. In addition to his Rabbinic Degree, Rabbi Light has a Master's in Jewish Education. He spent 12 years at the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle, first as the Director of Jewish Studies, and later assuming the role of Assistant Head of School.

Rabbi Light and his wife, Wiebke (who is a faculty member at TVT), are the parents of a currently enrolled student and two alumni who all love TVT!
Sue Littman

Teacher

(949) 509-9500 x5160

Cornell University - B.A.