Our Teachers
“The teachers are what make JEA Preschool Savannah so magical. They go the extra mile because they genuinely care about and love each child, making them feel comfortable and safe each day. Our two children feel secure in their classrooms, which makes them more willing to be independent and enthusiastic learners. They are excited to go to school every day, and so much of that excitement is fostered by our teachers.”
- Allison and Mark Konter
JEA Preschool Savannah Director Jodi Sadler has many years of experience as an educator. She holds a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of GA and a Master's degree in Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University. As a professional educator Jodi has worked in the Chatham County School system, taught at Royce Learning Center and been a member of the administration at Chatham Academy. She was instrumental in creating the JEA preschool program and has been the Director since its inception.
She believes that children are capable and competent and learn best through play. Teaching social and emotional skills during the early years of life is a vital component to building a strong foundation for learning.
Sadler completed the prestigious Jewish Early Childhood Education Leadership Institute for Early Childhood professionals. This national leadership program was an 18-month program that included intensive learning about effective leadership, ways to engage families, and the philosophy of children. She is also a part of the National Jewish Community Center Association's Sheva program This is a framework to assist ECE professionals in providing a program of excellence.
Jodi is passionate about working with teachers, children and families in order to provide a quality program to the members of our community.
Contact Jodi by phone at 912.355.8111 or e-mail jodi@savj.org
Preschool Administrator Robin Reineri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and has over 20 years of experience as a preschool teacher, administrator and director. Robin believes preschool should be a warm, loving and stimulating experience for each child. Her motto that "children may not remember you for what you taught them, but they will remember how you made them feel," drives her desire to work in a preschool setting. She is thrilled to assist Jodi and the teaching team in providing a premium early educational environment for our children and a supportive, encouraging environment for our families.
Contact Robin by phone 912.355.8111 or email, preschool@savj.org
Amanda Newport
Lead Teacher
Danielle Erney
Lead Teacher
Jackie Brown
Lead Teacher
Jamir Williams
Lead Teacher
Tara Tirey
Lead Teacher
Tayler Voyles
Lead Teacher
Ylonda Berry
Lead Teacher
Ashlee Sanchez
Assistant Teacher
Brenda Ceurvels
Assistant Teacher/Afternoon Coordinator
Erika Watson
Assistant Teacher
Faith Struble
Assistant Teacher
Luba Gladkova
Assistant Teacher
Tami Fowler
Assistant Teacher
Tami Miller
Assistant Teacher
Veroniqua Johnson
Assistant Teacher
Whitney Robertson
Assistant Teacher
Y Nguyen
Assistant Teacher
Gwen Eiger
Substitute Teacher / Art Teacher
Angela Powell
Substitute Teacher
Lucile Smith
Substitute Teacher
Penny Berkman
Enrichment Teacher
Orly Henkin
Judaic Teacher
“I love teaching at JEA Preschool because I am able to grow professionally with an amazing staff. We work as a team so that we can be creative, understanding and excited when working with the children and in our interactions with their parents. It means so much to me knowing that the parents and children are happy to be in my classroom.” – Tara Tirey