Meet our Education Team
Rabbi Amy heads up our education team and sets the direction by which we implement the ISJL curriculum, a proven religious school curriculum which provides spiraling curriculum for each grade level in ten key content areas. She teams with our Board of Directors and Education VP to establish education policy, and teams with our Education Coordinator and Administrator to run the religious school. None of this would work if it wasn't for the efforts of our dedicated team of teachers! Read more below about our team members.
Carol Currier
Education VP
Lisa Zimmerman
Temple Administrator
Lisa Zimmerman has a B.A. from James Madison University where she double majored in Political Science and International Affairs. After spending some time in the business sector following her graduation, she gained the position of Administrative Assistant for United Christian Parish of Reston. Lisa enjoyed her work in community building within a faith group, and was thrilled to apply her skills in community organizing and administration at Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation.
Lisa grew up with a Reform Jewish background, attending Agudath Sholom Synagogue in Lynchburg, VA in her youth, and becoming a bat mitzvah at Temple Beth Tikvah in Roswell, GA.
As Temple Administrator for BCRC, Lisa finds joy in the shared mission and the friendly atmosphere of the congregation, and values the temple’s commitment to fostering social, worship, and educational opportunities for all ages both inside and outside of the the temple doors. If you have questions on programs within our community or if you would like to get involved, you can reach Lisa in the office at office@bcrcva.org, or 703-729-1659.
Our Teachers
Pre-K and K combined – Jen Kasmer and Julia Galtarossa
1st grade - Michael Fruitman 2nd and 3rd grade - Ariel Shumaker
3rd and 4th grade - Ann Suazo, Carolyn Angioli and Lee Kass
5th grade – Taylor Medoff
6th grade – Stephanie Glasser, Jonathan Goldberger and Dr. Carol Currier
7th grade – Lori Labell
Chaverim Chai (8th - 10th grade) - Carol Currier and Bari Cooper
Thank you to our Religious School Musician Rockin' Mr. Phil Kane!
Fri, May 20 2022
19 Iyar 5782
Safety in Places of Worship
Thursday May 26, 8:30 - 1PM at the Pavilions at Ashburn Station, 43635 Greenway Corporate Drive Ashburn VA.
This important and highly relevant training session is open to all congregants, and will be especially of interest to anyone interested in or involved with temple security, both in person and online. Please click here to sign up now. (Click picture to see full size flyer)
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Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-1659
office@bcrcva.org