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Early Childhood Learning
Bumps, Babies, & Beyond Early Parenting
Children's Center
![]() Katie Panzer
Teacher I studied education and sociology at Wheaton College and have always had a strong passion for education and working with children of all ages. I love to sing, do arts-and-crafts, and I am always on the hunt for new ways to get creative. I am drawn to working with children because of their endless curiosity and their excitement and willingness to try new things. I am looking forward to maintaining a safe, fun, and creative environment where children can grow while being encouraged, nurtured, and challenged. I have been a camp counselor, babysitter, tutor, president of my college acapella group, and part-time teacher (including teaching in Cambodia and Austria), and all those experiences have shaped me into the educator and person I am today. I am beyond grateful and excited for this next chapter in my life, and to join the TBS community. |
![]() Emily Perlman
Shabbat Music Leader I bring a passion for Jewish music, over 20 years of summer camp and song leading experience, and a degree in early childhood education from Tufts University and certification in music education. I am a familiar face at TBS as I lead services on Friday evenings and direct the TBS Youth Choir. You can watch me in action and sing along with our TBSCC Shabbat Celebration playlist on YouTube. |
![]() Katie Phelps
Teacher I have a strong passion for working with young children. I love listening to children and finding moments of joy and discovery. I have been teaching in early childhood for many years. Before joining the Temple Beth Shalom community I taught preschoolers at the Needham Children's Center, Radcliffe Child Care Center, and Children's Corner at Newton Wellesley Hospital. |

Ben Tober
Teacher
I strive to provide developmentally appropriate and nurturing environments, where children feel safe and inspired to explore individual and group interests. I believe that curriculum should be informed by the articulated or inferred interests of the children, allowing the children to discover and pursue new and emerging skills. By way of purposeful play experiences, I aim to foster those interests by providing related activities and materials, while offering opportunities for small and large group social interaction. I began teaching in 2011 (after twenty years in corporate management), and hold a BA from Lesley University, where I majored in Human Development.
Teacher
I strive to provide developmentally appropriate and nurturing environments, where children feel safe and inspired to explore individual and group interests. I believe that curriculum should be informed by the articulated or inferred interests of the children, allowing the children to discover and pursue new and emerging skills. By way of purposeful play experiences, I aim to foster those interests by providing related activities and materials, while offering opportunities for small and large group social interaction. I began teaching in 2011 (after twenty years in corporate management), and hold a BA from Lesley University, where I majored in Human Development.