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Sam Alloy

Meet Sam Alloy!

Sam is the 3rd Grade General Studies Teacher at JCDSRI. He holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Bridgewater State University, along with licensure to teach grades 1–6 and SEI endorsement. He earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from Wheaton College. Sam is excited to be part of a school that values the voices and personhood of its students and looks forward to exploring curiosity-driven learning and deep-diving into inquiry together as a class.

Outside of school, Sam is an avid reader who can finish a novel in a single day when the story is compelling enough. He also enjoys experimenting with new recipes and going for nature walks — always stopping to point out every snail and interesting leaf.

Ronit Amit

Meet Ronit Amit!

Ronit is excited to return to JCDSRI for her sixth year as a Hebrew teacher for our 4th and 5th graders. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Haifa where she also trained in special education.

Prior to working at JCDSRI, Ronit taught Hebrew at the Striar Hebrew Academy in Massachusetts, the Akiba Hebrew Academy in Pennsylvania, and was a Hebrew resource room teacher at Solomon Schechter in New York. Every year, Ronit looks forward to getting to know each of her students as individuals. She offers a unique learning experience by giving students strategies, not only to learn Hebrew, but also to become empowered and successful people. Ronit aims to teach to the specific needs and abilities of each child in her class.

In her free time, Ronit loves to hunt for unique, rustic items. She also enjoys home-designing, reading, traveling and cooking.

Donna Baer

Meet Donna Baer!

Donna is the Administrative Assistant at JCDSRI. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Data Processing from Johnson & Wales University and is certified in First Aid and CPR. Her background includes administrative and teaching assistant roles in Montessori schools, fourteen years as Director of Outdoor Education at The Wheeler School, and co-owning a canoe and kayak business with her husband. She began her career as a Computer Programmer/Analyst.

Donna looks forward to getting to know — and love — each and every child at JCDSRI. In her spare time, she is an avid kayaker, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who loves animals, plants, and children.

Rosemary Boucher

Meet Rosemary Boucher!

Rosemary is a Teaching Assistant and After School Care Provider at JCDSRI. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Film/Media with a minor in English. Her professional experience includes work in the food service industry, at the West Warwick Public Library, and with Snapology — a LEGO-based engineering program for children ages 5–13, where she continues to work during summers. Rosemary values the welcoming environment at JCDSRI and enjoys collaborating with students and teachers.

Outside of school, Rosemary enjoys video editing and building intricate models.

Kareesh Bour

Meet Kareesh Bour!

Kareesh is the 1st Grade Teacher at JCDSRI. She holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Rhode Island College and has taught in Lincoln Public Schools, the Learning Community Charter School, and Blackstone Valley Prep. Kareesh loves sparking a passion for learning in her students, whether it’s helping beginning readers find the perfect book or guiding them through hands-on science experiments.

Outside of school, Kareesh enjoys gardening, visiting the beach, and going on bike rides with her children.

Adina Davies

Adina has spent the last 12 years building community and implementing innovative programs for all ages with Jewish and interfaith organizations in Greater Boston, Rhode Island, New York and Philadelphia. Since 2016, she has also been the Administrator and Engagement Coordinator at BJEP: Boston area- Jewish Education program. Before that Adina planned programs for families with young children for the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston. She also previously worked at InterfaithFamily.com and the Union for Reform Judaism.

Adina has a Master’s Degree in Jewish communal service with a concentration in nonprofit management from Gratz College, which is outside of Philadelphia and also where she grew up. She loves meeting new people, traveling, and learning about different cultures. She also loves spending time with her husband, son and daughter. In her spare time you can find Adina taking pictures, hiking, bowling, cooking and baking (particularly Challah) and learning and playing games (especially Catan, Canasta & Taboo). She also enjoys teaching others how to make Challah from scratch so they can bring this tradition into their homes

Emily Dennen

Emily Dennen, a graduate of DeLeT education program at Brandeis University, originally joined us as a kindergarten aide and literacy instructor in 2014. Emily received her BA in Jewish Studies from Smith College in Northampton, MA. She spent four years working at Smith College’s child care center, where she realized her passion for education. Emily has worked with students in both private and public school settings and her scholarship in Jewish studies brought her to Jerusalem for intensive Hebrew study.