The Jewish Education Experience Podcast

84: Inspiring Students to Learn with Rabba Daniella Pressner

Rabba Daniella Pressner Season 2 Episode 84

Rabba Daniella Pressner is Head of School at the Akiva School in Nashville, TN. Born in Jerusalem, and raised in Chicago, Daniella received her BA from Barnard College in Religion and Dance and her MA from Vanderbilt University in Jewish Studies. She has studied at Drisha, Pardes, the Harvard Graduate School of Education and was awarded a prestigious DSLTI fellowship for future leaders of Jewish Day schools.  Daniella currently serves on the Board of the Jewish Middle School in Nashville.  She has taught nationally on curricular design & implementation, teacher/child support and differentiation, and children and spirituality.  Daniella received ordination from Yeshivat Maharat as a member of their Advanced Kollel Executive Track.  

  • Never let adversity stop you.
  • Learn to appreciate our bodies and all of the gifts we have.
  • Explore the texts to find the depth and meaning of the Torah.
  • Encourage and inspire your students to learn and to push themselves.
  • Find out what each student needs.
  • Listen to what students have to say.
  • Open up the space for children to share.
  • Think about what tools you wish to give to students throughout the various stages of their lives.
  • Encourage students to ask questions.
  • Think long term- what do we want for our students for the future?
  • Help bring out the gifts within each student.
  • Think about what you need to be the best version of yourself.
  • Always continue learning.
  • Realize that what we’re doing is important for our children’s future.
  • Think about what you can do with what you have. 
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