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B.A. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Holistic and Integrative Health, University of Southern Maine
M.S. in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, Capella University
Currently completing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Trina brings a deep commitment to child development and whole-person wellness to her work, grounded in a unique blend of health sciences, psychology, and educational leadership. Her academic path reflects a lifelong curiosity about how children grow, learn, and thrive — both in body and mind. As she nears completion of her doctorate, she continues to explore how leadership in education can better support the developmental needs of young people.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Trina is a proud parent of four children who keep her energized and inspired daily — with one currently at Levey and the others proud alumni who never miss a chance to mention it. Family life is rounded out by Alfie, the family’s beloved German Shepherd, and a shared love of adventure, including Caribbean cruises. When she’s not on the move, she can be found tending her garden, browsing local farmers markets, and cooking healthy, whole-food meals for the people she loves most.
Trina is guided by a simple but powerful motto: “Every child has a divine spark.” This belief shapes how she approaches education and child development — with the conviction that every child carries something inherently precious and worthy of nurturing, waiting to be uncovered and encouraged to shine.
B.A. Business Administration, Simmons College
Debbie began teaching at Levey Day School in 1994. She creates a warm, nurturing, welcoming, and safe first exposure to school. By integrating secular and Judaica curricula, she takes each child from their own point of entry and creates a strong foundation for future learning. She loves the fact that Levey is not just a wonderful learning environment, but a close community of families. Her students travel the year together, celebrating the Jewish holidays and life cycle events. They form strong bonds and connections that last through the years. Debbie loves to keep in touch with many of her former students and very happily attends their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and graduations.
B.A in Studio Arts from University of Southern Maine
Erin enjoys instilling a passion for learning as well as an interest in discovery. She also
knows the importance of teaching empathy and compassion. She has a love for
teaching and enjoys incorporating the interests of the students she teaches in her
lessons. She truly treasures the bonds she forms with her students and their families.
Erin has 7 years of experience as a lead preschool teacher at the Casco Bay YMCA,
and is currently working towards her General Elementary Certification through the
University of Maine System. She worked as a substitute teacher for Village Elementary
School in Gorham Maine, and was the Early Learning Readiness Coordinator for the
Pineland YMCA in New Gloucester, Maine. Erin loves the arts, and spent a summer
interning in the Painting and Fabrication Department at the Smithsonian Office of Exhibit Central in Washington DC. She enjoys finding ways to incorporate her enthusiasm for art in the classroom.
When at home Erin enjoys nothing more the spending time with her family, and myriad of pets. She loves cooking, painting and being creative with her two girls. She greatly enjoys spending time in the outdoors; camping, hiking, swimming, gardening and just appreciating the vast treasures of nature.
B.S. Education, University of West Alabama
Kim is an experienced and gifted teacher of over 20 years. She’s worked across grades in several states in both rural and urban settings, teaching in both public and private schools. Outside of the classroom Kim enjoys cooking with her youngest daughter. Kim’s oldest daughter is an artist working in Boston. She has always been inspired by the words of William Butler Yeats, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Kim’s biggest joy is to watch children become information seekers and lovers of learning.
Originally from Northern Maine, Sherri moved to the Portland area in 2009 to work for Temple Beth El. In addition to her duties as Controller at TBE, she is the Cemetery Director for Temple Beth El’s Memorial Park. She is also currently the Financial Director for Shaarey Tphiloh Synagogue, Bookkeeper for Hebrew Free Loan of Maine, and the volunteer Treasurer and Managing Director of the Southern Maine Jewish Cemetery Association (SMJCA). Sherri has also been an active member of the Portland Chevra Kadisha since 2011 and is a licensed Funeral Attendant in the State of Maine. She was elected as Board Chair for the Jewish Cemetery Association of North America (JCANA) in July of 2020 and was appointed Vice Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals by the City of Westbrook in March of 2021.
Sherri currently lives in Westbrook with her Basenji, Pippin. In her spare time, she can be found roaming cemeteries throughout Maine enjoying the history and riding her Harley.