Mara Berde
Mara Berde
EDUCATION
MA, Informal Jewish Education
Wm Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education, Jewish Theological Seminary
BA, Religion
Columbia University
BA, Modern Jewish Studies
Jewish Theological Seminary
Murakaza Neza (Welcome) to my website. I am currently volunteering at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda. To follow my adventures in Rwanda, visit my blog: http://freeberde.wordpress.com.
This site provides an overview of my education and work experiences, as well as information about a few volunteer projects I have been involved with: Jewish Chicks Rock, JTS EcoReps and Addressing Evaded Issues in Jewish Education.
In May 2009, I completed the Master’s program at the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned a degree in Informal Jewish Education.
To view my resume, feel free to email me.
HISTORY
Born and raised in Washington state, I moved to New York City in 2002. Despite living in NYC for more than seven years, I still consider myself a true Northwest girl and love the outdoors, skiing, and ultimate frisbee. I like to believe that recycling actually helps the planet, and I enjoy meeting new people, photography, and traveling.
CURRENT WORK
I am currently working in Rwanda at the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (as a member of the Jewish Service Corps of the JDC.) At Agahozo Shalom, I am a member of the Informal Education team and paired with a family of 16 teenage girls. My specific job is at the Liquidnet Family High School and I work on administration and school management, English language learning, teacher training and pedagogy.