Our Stories

Panda Profile – Lili Whitaker

April 9, 2024 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

What do you teach?  Art Why do you teach?  I teach because it combines two things that I love: kids and art. However, every day that I teach, my students give me new reasons to love what I do. Their creativity inspires me! I love the idea that I can create the art class that […]


Panda Profile – Laura Cohen

April 9, 2024 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

What is your role?  Early Elementary General Studies Department Chair Why do you teach?  There is no greater joy than spending time with children. Learning alongside students and having the opportunity to be a part of their educational journey is a great gift. What do you love about MILTON?  MILTON is an extraordinary place where […]


Panda Profile – Coach Hannah Fox

February 9, 2024

What do you teach?  PE Teacher, Volleyball Coach, I help every now and then with other sports Why do you teach?  I love to teach PE because I get to play all day for my job! I love to move around and always knew whatever I ended up doing I could not be still behind […]


Panda Profile – Coach Peter Truitt

February 9, 2024

What do you teach?  PE for Grades 3, Grade 5 and Middle School Why do you teach?  I love providing the space for students to generate and make their own decision on how to succeed. I teach to witness those moments and help guide those moments. What do you love about MILTON?  I love how […]


Panda Profile – G’veret Ori Bachner

December 21, 2023 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

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 […]


Panda Profile – G’veret Devora Hornstein

December 20, 2023 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

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 […]


Panda Profile – Ciarra Carpenter

November 15, 2023 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

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 […]


Panda Profile – Dafna Kiverstein

November 15, 2023 by Elizabeth Zitelli (Faculty and Staff)

Dafna Kiverstein What is your role at MILTON?  First Grade General Studies Teacher Playground Moadon Leader Why do you teach?  I love interacting with others and seeing how students grow during the year. It inspires me to see students grow in confidence and skills. I’m so pleased to be able to make a positive impact […]


Panda Profile – G’veret Anat “Nati” Perets

October 18, 2023

G’veret Anat “Nati” Perets What do you teach?  Hebrew for Grade 4 and Grade 5 Why do you teach?  I love to teach Hebrew and the love to Israel. I love to see how kids grow and share their thoughts. What do you love about MILTON?  I love the welcoming and working together as a […]


Panda Profile – Ms. Cassy Rush

September 20, 2023

Ms. Cassy Rush What do you teach?  Kindergarten General Studies Why do you teach?  I teach because kids are amazing. I spend my days laughing, dancing, singing, and reading. It doesn’t get any better than that. I’ve also been lucky enough to have incredible teachers in my life. I hope that I am passing on […]