Beren + Oberman = oBERmEN: Recent Episodes
Paul Oberman
Thoughts from the Head of School of Robert M Beren Academy. Mix mission, education, best practices, with some humor and non-sequiturs. Taste and enjoy.
Avi Liberman shares about his time at Beren Academy, moving to Los Angeles, getting into stand-up comedy, acting, and then writing. He also reflects on being an observant Jew and his recent car accident.
Noey Jacobson talks about his time at Beren Academy and YU, how the Maccabeats came about, and his life today. He describes a great education as an igniting of curiosity.
Meet the amazing senior class of Beren Academy as they discuss their time at RMBA, their memories, their favorite teachers, and the people they have become.
Kenny and Miranda Abitbol met at RMBA, married each other,, and had children. They have now returned to Houston and will be sending their 3 children to RMBA, and Miranda will be teaching here...along with her mother-in-law Aviva, making 3 generations of Abitbols on campus a regular occurrence!
Hear about the boys basketball season that led to the first trip to States, the issue with the games being scheduled on Shabbat, and how the season wrapped up in the State Championship game! RMBA on ESPN. Hear about it from coach Chris Cole, player Ahron Guttman, and parent/board member Rick Guttman.
Learn about the tours we give at RMBA, the enthusiastic members of these tours, what people love about Beren Academy, and where Fannet would like to see the school in 10 years!
Learn about the history of the makerspace at RMBA! Liat Goldstein was a key member of the team that started our makerspace and has continued to make it a staple of our world. She also explains the history of the BIMA acronym.
Learn about the Montessori philosophy, its successes and challenges, why Montessori encourages multi-grade learning, and so much more.
Jennifer Rosenzweig, longtime middle school math teacher at RMBA and co-founded of BIMA, the school makerspace, and the annual STEM fair. Beren Innovation made accessible! Find out what BIMA originally stood for!
Hear about how Aviva Abitbol has evolved as a teacher over the years, including editing lesson plans based on the students each year.
Coach Cole talks about his years at RMBA, his rocky start at Beren following some coaching of college basketball, and some of his fond memories. Also his unforgettable line about sharing a "d'var Torah."
Hear from Matty Malca about her start at RMBA, being the potty sub, how being fluent in Spanish has helped over the years, and her dreams for Beren Academy.
Gabi Gelman began teaching at RMBA 16 years ago, transitioning from the world of OT to the world of teaching, and we are lucky she did! Learn how she switched for many years in the middle of the day from the world of Kindergarten to the world of high school.
Jose Tapia discusses his start at Beren Academy. He shares some sweet memories as well as the history of how the ulam started being referred to as "big" and "small."
Hear from Mindeleah Pollak about her time at Hebrew Academy and then her return after a long break to teach at Beren Academy, starting with her own twin sons!
Gila Chen started at RMBA over 20 years ago when her children attended the school. Learn about her favorite memories, her fresh approach to teaching each class, and her dreams for Beren Academy!
Hear from Ms. B about how she got started, the grades she has taught, some funny memories, how she became more flexible over the years, and about her love for kids!
Gveret Erlichman talks about how she started at Beren Academy, her continual pursuit of learning, and how her classroom has evolved over time. She also talks about how she wants her students to remember her.
Interview with Board Chair Steven Mitzner, about his time here as a student, a parent, an alumnus, and as chair of the board. Little know facts about Steven's basketball prowess as a high school student.
Hear what makes RMBA so important to Rabbi Kellerman. Learn about his time attending RMBA and his hopes for the future of the school.