Peoria Hebrew Day School

Any school is only as good as the people that play such an important part in a child's life. Teachers, Volunteers, Rabbi's and other professionals that work with the children at Peoria Hebrew Day School make an impact that will affect the students for the rest of their lives. Peoria Hebrew Day School is very blessed to have such dedicated teachers and staff.

Hebrew and Jewish Studies:

1. Dr. Tom Halperin: grades 3-8, Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

2. Rabbi Karen Krieger Bogard, Anshai Emeth Rabbi - younger children

3. Rabbi Langsam and Sarah Langsam, Chabad Peoria – younger children

4. Yona and Dina Lunken - partime Hebrew and Jewish Studies

5. Stefanie Janis: pre-school

6. JFP Schliach: Gal, 2 times per week

7. Leon Gordon: part time Jewish studies teacher for upper grades

8. Volunteer Readers: Sharon Season, Sandra Levin, Mrs. Riddle and Dr. Miller

Secular Studies:

1.  Melissa Talbot - Director

2.  Stefanie Janis, Pre-school teacher

3.  Mrs. Heather Garety: Elementary Grade Teacher: grades: K-2

4.  Nancy Stone: Middle Grade Teacher: grades 3-5

5.  Suz Smith: Upper grade teacher: grades 5-8.

6.  Volunteer community readers.

7.  Kim Holdham: as Drama and Music teacher

9.  Computer lessons from Dina Lunken

10. Art and Art History Teacher - K-8 - Mrs. Jennifer Wiebrecht

11. Special sessions on public safety, health, environment, etc by community experts.