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!
Ann Bergstrom
Teacher at Gan Avraham Preschool in Oakland, CA.
Where did you grow up?
San Francisco, CA.
What is your favorite dessert?
Chocolate cake.
What’s one thing you own that you should really throw out?
Whatever you do, don’t look in my basement.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Sports broadcaster (baseball/radio).
What’s the most used app on your phone? (Be honest!)
Email.
What’s your favorite movie?
Finding Nemo.
Keva or kavanah?
Kavanah.
If you could only celebrate one Jewish holiday, which one would it be?
Purim (costumes and cookies, together at last!)
What’s the best thing a student has ever said to you?
“Will you marry me?”
What’s your favorite part about being a Jewish educator?
Celebrating Shabbat.
