The Jewish LearningWorks team put together ten questions, designed to open a window into the life of the educators in our communities. Dive in to get to know who they are, be surprised, inspired, or both!
Nicole Francis
Senior Director of Preschool, Youth and Family Engagement at PJCC and Voices for Good Alumna.
Where did you grow up?
Belmont, CA.
What is your favorite dessert?
Chocolate chip cheesecake.
What’s one thing you own that you should really throw out?
My whole couch! Hahaha
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A lawyer.
What’s the most used app on your phone? (Be honest!)
Probably the mail app for work (but I’m trying to fix that!) Photos and Instagram would be tied for second.
What’s your favorite movie?
Wicked is currently on repeat at my house.
Keva or kavanah?
Kavanah.
If you could only celebrate one Jewish holiday, which one would it be?
Pesach! (I love order)
What’s the best thing a student has ever said to you?
A five year old walked up to me and tried to order a ‘pinot noir’.
What’s your favorite part about being a Jewish educator?
Connecting Jewish values in unexpected ways and watching teachers make these connections with the children. One of my favorite examples of this was our outer space, light up sukkah!
