Limor Glotzer-Amara

Kindergarten Teacher
Alef Hebrew Teacher
TK Hebrew Program Teacher

Limor has been living in the Bay Area for over 7 years. She holds a B.A. in Archeology and History from Ben Gurion University in Israel. She obtained an Early Childhood Teacher and Site Supervisor certificate from Foothill College.

Limor has been teaching in a Jewish Early Childhood Center inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. She has also participated in the Jewish Federation mentoring program and the Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute (JECELI) program.

Limor enjoys being with children inside and out of the classroom, exploring and supporting their interests. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family, especially hiking and traveling to new places around the country.

Hometown:
Kibbutz Lehavot Haviva, Israel

Alma Mater:
Ben-Guriyon University – Beer Shevah, Israel
Foothill College

Degree:
B.A at Archeology and History
Early Childhood Educator

What’s your most epic travel experience?
Traveling in the far east for 9 months

Top of your bucket list?
One day, I hope to travel to Australia and New-Zealand

Favorite quote:
“In a world you can be anything – be Kind”

Favorite book(s):
“Wonder” by R.J. Palacio
“Hobbit” and” Lord of the Ring” series
Hakeves Ha’Shisha Asar – הכבש השישה -עשר, by Yehonatan Gefen

Your most epic teaching moment:
Conversations with K children around the table during snack and lunch time 🙂

Why you love teaching at Yavneh:
Community, love of learning, open and liberal environment, people and teachers community are the best! Partnership with school directors, admin, staff, and family. The Hebrew teacher team is the best!!

Highlight of the week:
Hands-on creative art projects, songs, and learning of Hebrew and Jewish Studies time with Gan!