It is amazing to watch our youngest students blossom in Sarah Shwedel’s kindergarten class at the Contra Costa Jewish Day School.
Sarah grew up in the East Bay and is in the place she’s always wanted to be, as a kindergarten teacher in a great school. In her fifth year at CCJDS, Sarah creates a safe and comfortable place where children from all different kinds of preschools come together and love learning.
“Sarah is an amazing teacher, my son wakes up excited to get to school each morning. Her kindness and intelligence permeate each lesson. Her classroom is so inviting and engaging, the walls show the creative work the students are doing. She is always sharing photos and letting us know what is happening in her classroom — which has helped me adjust to having my child in a full day of kindergarten.”
“I feel so lucky to be a teacher at CCJDS. The school focuses on teaching each individual child and on how they develop both academically and as a person. I also like the strong partnership with families and other teachers all focused on the kids. The school’s core values focus on developing the whole child and coming together as a community. After the exciting and intense experience of the kindergarten year I love watching the children thrive as first and second graders right across the hall.”
Imagine your child thriving in Sarah’s class. All of our teachers are stars — come visit and see our exciting kindergarten-eighth grade classes in action. CCJDS is located in a beautiful setting in Lafayette, close to Oakland, Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Transportation is available from Oakland and Berkeley. Financial assistance is available. Contact Amy Wittenberg, admissions director, at (925) 284-8288 or [email protected].