Yona Schloss (grade 3) earned a Master's Degree in Economics from New York University.  She did her undergraduate work in economics and political science at Tel Aviv University and Brooklyn College, where she received a BA.  For the past 10 years Yona has taught Hebrew and Judaic studies in several Los Angeles area schools and is certified  by the Bureau of Jewish Education.  Yona and her husband, Stanley, have lived in Los Angeles for the past 24 years.  They have three daughters: Sharon, an artist and musician who lives in Portland, OR; Lisa, a librarian with the city  of Los Angles, and Rina, a pianist, a music teacher and musical theater director.  Yona is looking forward to her 5th year at Temple Isaiah Religious School.

Laura Vertun (Grade 3) is currently majoring in Early Childhood Education. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, Laura loves working with children any way she possibly can. She recently completed her fourth summer at Cheviot Hills Drama Camp, where she directs and choreographs musicals. She is also in the process of opening up her own after-school children's theatre program this year. In addition to her work with children, Laura also has a passion for travel. She has a well-stamped passport, but won't be satisfied until she's seen the whole world. Her favorite place that she has visited is Monte Carlo, and she is currently planning a trip to Asia for next summer. Laura is very excited to be a part of the Temple Isaiah Religious School staff and cannot wait to get to know everyone!

Sharon Zimring (Grade 3) was born in Mexico City. Sharon has been working at Temple Isaiah for eight years, as a teaching assistant and now as a teacher. She also has been teaching Preschool for three years. She attends Cal State Northridge and is working on a degree in Psychology. Sharon's tells us that "one main goal in my life is to be happy with outcome of the decisions I have made for myself." Along with that goal, she "looks forward to a wonderful year" with her third graders.