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What College Students are Saying About Gratz

"I wanted to express my thanks to you and the entire staff of Gratz. From the first phone inquiry I made, until the last day of the last summer class I attended, everyone reaffirmed that I made the right decision in coming such a long distance to attend classes on campus. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and that does not even touch on the impact the classes and professors had on more than my continuing education and career….I do hope you will find from my personal statement that this is so much more than a job or career path. This is home and what feels right, and now Gratz will enable me to continue in my expanded role, more knowledgeable and prepared for the tasks ahead."

What Distance Learning Students are Saying About Gratz

"The online technology was really easy to use and I enjoyed it a lot."
"Gratz offered me what I always wanted: a career, a love for Judaism, and a challenging profession in the Jewish world."
"I am having a fabulous experience here and I LOVE my classes!"
"This opportunity to study has revitalized me and I know I will not only learn, but also be able to share my enthusiasm in the service of Judaism."
"Gratz will really help me in the work I am trying to do with my congregation."
“My online professor is fabulous. There is so much interaction with her that I almost feel as if I am in the classroom!”
"I am able to apply what I am learning in my teaching situation. I also feel that the course is offering me a way of reflecting on my teaching, methods and philosophy."
“I have learned a great deal. It has proven to me that even if you are a veteran teacher as I am there is still more to learn and old habits to fine tune.”
"I am loving teaching the course…the students are interested, responsive and tell me that they are enjoying learning with me."
“This has been wonderful! Lyndall Miller is truly a mentor and role model. Her knowledge, positive energy and humor have given me the persistence and energy to continue my growth as an Early Childhood educator, as I tend to become overwhelmed at times as a mom, a teacher and a student!”
“I find the journals assignments and portfolio projects are directly related to my teaching experiences."
“My professor is fabulous!”
“I am newly promoted to Director and must acquire non-profit skills if I am to remain successful.”
"I was surprised at how intense, dynamic, exciting and challenging online learning could actually be!"
"The courses being offered were a perfect fit for my educational needs at this point in my career."

"The online technology was really easy to use and I enjoyed it a lot."

"Gratz offered me what I always wanted: a career, a love for Judaism, and a challenging profession in the Jewish world."

"I am having a fabulous experience here and I LOVE my classes!"

"This opportunity to study has revitalized me and I know I will not only learn, but also be able to share my enthusiasm in the service of Judaism."

"Gratz will really help me in the work I am trying to do with my congregation."

“My online professor is fabulous. There is so much interaction with her that I almost feel as if I am in the classroom!”

"I am able to apply what I am learning in my teaching situation. I also feel that the course is offering me a way of reflecting on my teaching, methods and philosophy."

“I have learned a great deal. It has proven to me that even if you are a veteran teacher as I am there is still more to learn and old habits to fine tune.”

"I am loving teaching the course…the students are interested, responsive and tell me that they are enjoying learning with me."

“This has been wonderful! Lyndall Miller is truly a mentor and role model. Her knowledge, positive energy and humor have given me the persistence and energy to continue my growth as an Early Childhood educator, as I tend to become overwhelmed at times as a mom, a teacher and a student!”

“I find the journals assignments and portfolio projects are directly related to my teaching experiences."

“My professor is fabulous!”

“I am newly promoted to Director and must acquire non-profit skills if I am to remain successful.”

"I was surprised at how intense, dynamic, exciting and challenging online learning could actually be!"

"The courses being offered were a perfect fit for my educational needs at this point in my career."

Comments from JCHS Students

My Best Memories of JCHS Are...

"Making new, amazing friends who have the same interests as me."
"Studying and debating the many aspects of Jewish life during the past two years, and I love coming to class each week knowing that my friends will be there to share our lives."
"Interesting discussions, good friends and good teachers."
"I have lots of good memories, but it all boils down to the people I shared them with."

"Making new, amazing friends who have the same interests as me."

"Studying and debating the many aspects of Jewish life during the past two years, and I love coming to class each week knowing that my friends will be there to share our lives."

"Interesting discussions, good friends and good teachers."

"I have lots of good memories, but it all boils down to the people I shared them with."