Temple Sha’arey Shalom Welcomes New Preschool Director Allison Tankel

The Preschool at Temple Sha'arey Shalom, is proud to welcome Allison Tankel as its new Director.  Allison replaces Nina Greenman, who retired on June 30, 2012.  Allison has more than 20 years of teaching experience in New York and New Jersey public schools and is also certified in Special Education.  She has been both an educator and consultant in Early Intervention Services.  In addition, she taught Judaic and Hebrew studies for several years at Temple Beth El in Somerville, NJ.  Allison has a BA from the University at Albany-SUNY and an MS in Early Education from City University, College of Staten Island.     Allison is an active volunteer in her synagogue and has also served as a PTO President, among other volunteer activities. 

She resides in Warren with her husband and three sons.   "I am so happy to be joining the TSS family," Allison says.  "It will be such a privilege to watch both the children and our Tomorrow's Super Stars Preschool program evolve and grow.  The staff, the Board of Trustees and the congregants have all been so supportive of my arrival.  I feel fortunate to be entering such a loving community."
Cindy Sigl, Temple Sha'arey Shalom's co-President, adds "Allison brings an exuberance and joy to our Preschool, as well as fun programming for the little ones to enjoy.  Her experience puts her in the wonderful position to bring a sense of home and happiness, learning and love to Tomorrow's Super Stars at Temple Sha'arey Shalom.  We welcome her with open arms and know that all the children will flourish under our school's tutelage and her guidance."  

Tomorrow's Super Stars Preschool offers preschoolers a nurturing, warm environment where social, emotional and developmental skills are encouraged and enhanced. The curriculum follows the guidelines of the Union for Reform Judaism, which focuses on integrated Jewish learning.  The children also enjoy many activities that engage them in creative expression, discovery and play.   Classes are made up of two, three and four-year-old children.    The Preschool will be offering new programs and enrichments this fall--

-Mommy & Me, Ages 6-18 months--Adults can socialize while the babies play.  Discussions will be geared to your child’s development in a safe, child-friendly environment.  Advance registration required.  

-Little Learners, Transition class for ages 18 months-2 years--Through daily living skills, art, music and sensory enrichment, children have the opportunity to develop physically, socially and emotionally. This class meets three times per week, giving families the opportunity to enroll for one, two or three days.   Advance registration required.

-Stay and Play, extends a student's day until 3:30pm--an opportunity to have an unstructured play-date in a safe, supervised and familiar setting.  Offered daily. Advance registration required.      

Daily enrichments will include science, cooking, music, art, reading and Jewish learning.  Come and visit Tomorrow's Super Stars and meet Allison!  She would love to meet you and your little ones.  Call the Temple office and make an appointment at (973)379-5387 or email office@shaarey.org.  All are welcome.