Elizabeth Zitelli
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
February 21, 2024 by
In January, each grade level in MILTON’s Early Elementary program on South Campus hosted a Chagigat Ha’Lomedim (Celebration of Learning) to share all that they’ve been working on together for the first semester of the year. We are so impressed by all that they’ve done.
February 21, 2024 by
On a recent Friday, the gym at MILTON’s North Campus was transformed into an early American village, with ten-year-old craftspeople proudly displaying their wares and telling about the lifestyles of people in the pre-industrial time period. A child in a tri-cornered hat showed off his blacksmithing tools. A girl in a gown and mob cap […]
February 21, 2024 by
We are excited to share that based on the latest Avant Hebrew assessment, a remarkable 42 MILTON students were awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy. This award is given in recognition of students who attained a functional fluency in Hebrew, a designation given to students who earned a proficiency level of Intermediate mid-5 or higher […]
December 21, 2023 by
What do you teach? Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher for Kindergarten and Grade 1 Why do you teach? I teach because I love teaching young children and impacting the next generation. I love instilling in children a love of Israel, a love of the Hebrew language, and a love of Jewish values. What do you […]
December 20, 2023 by
What do you teach? Middle School Chumash and Jewish History, Middle School Tefilah Co-Coordinator Yearbook Moadon Leader, Creative Writing Chug Instructor, North Campus Schedule Coordinator Why do you teach? My usual response when an adult asks me is “do you remember Middle School? It’s a pretty hard time in your life, and if I can […]
December 20, 2023 by
Second grade students stand proudly near the 3-D city models they’ve created from cardboard and paper and tell their families about their creations. Clad in bright orange construction vests they speak with authority about issues such as green space, recreation, and density. This is the DC City Planning Expo and Siyum, a culmination of months […]
November 20, 2023 by
The first inquiry from an Israeli family seeking to send their students to MILTON came on October 10, just three days after the October 7th attacks on Israel. “The first reaction I had,” said Sindy Udell, MILTON’s Director of Admission, “was that we had to find a way to help these children and their families […]
November 20, 2023 by
Commemorating Veterans Day continues to be a beautiful and time-honored tradition in the MILTON community. As always, our educators devised creative ways for students to engage with veterans’ experiences, stories, and messages in age-appropriate ways. Below you’ll find some examples of the ways that students learned from and honored our veterans and service members this […]
November 15, 2023 by
Ciarra Carpenter What is your role at MILTON? Campus Security Officer Why do you choose to work at a school? I love being around positive energy, which I think that little humans bring into the world! What do you love about MILTON? I love how professional everybody is, and appreciative of everyone’s work. If you […]