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Alison Walter

Meet Alison Walter!

Alison is excited to return to JCDSRI for her eighth year as Director of Development. She is also the proud parent of three JCDSRI graduates. Alison holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.S.W. from the University of Maryland as well as a Masters of Jewish Studies and Certificate of Jewish Communal Work from Hebrew University. Prior to working at JCDSRI, Alison was the Director of Development at MetroWest Jewish Day School and Women’s Philanthropy at CJP Boston. Every year Alison looks forward to watching the students mature into amazing leaders. She also loved having morning assembly right outside of her office.

In her free time, Alison loves taking people to Israel. For the past few summers she has helped facilitate a trip of 10 moms from Rhode Island to visit Israel for 10 days! 

Linda Williams

Meet Linda Williams!

Ms. Linda is in her third year as a teacher in Nitzanim, our 3-year-old classroom. She holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a RIELDS certification. Prior to beginning her work here at JCDSRI, Linda served as a Lead Pre-K teacher in Massachusetts for 18 years. Before that, she owned and operated an in-home preschool for 15 years. As Linda is just starting out at JCDSRI, she is looking forward to getting to know everyone; she is also excited to learn and grow with the children.

In her spare time, Linda loves trail walking, especially in Rhode Island. She also enjoys doing yoga, reading, and spending time with family. Linda is also a big fan of cats! She has one kitty named Willabee Jolene