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The Rampage
Summer 2016/Tamuz/Av/Elul 5776
A Warm Welcome to Ms. Beth Latin
Courses This Year: Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus. Hailing From: The Chapin School.
Previous Courses Taught: Algebra 1, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Personal Finance. Hobbies: Running, traveling, dance classes (tap and ballet), singing, playing the piano, reading (books, that is!). Fun Fact: My best four-mile time is 27:16 (6:45 min/mile). Pet Peeve: When people butt in line (my visits to Israel can be stressful!). Most Excited About: Meeting all my new students!
Ms. Rena Dashiff
Courses This Year: Biology, AP Biology.
Hailing From: Two schools in New Jersey - one high school and one college. Previous Courses Taught: At the college - everything from Biology 100 to Anatomy, Physiology and senior seminar courses, at the high school - Biology (9th Grade), Chemistry (10th Grade), and advanced Biology (12th Grade). Hobbies: I will watch any documentary no matter what it's about; I love them all. Fun Fact: I love every part of NYC and love to be in Central Park very much. Pet Peeve: When tourists take up the whole sidewalk and then just stop dead in their tracks - so annoying. Most Excited About: Meet and getting to know all the students.
Mr. Hatam Anvar
Courses/Role This Year: Chief Information Officer, also teaching AP Computer Science. Hailing From: New York, the United Nations International School. Previous Courses Taught: IB Computer Science, Robotics. Hobbies: Snowboarding, mountain biking, engineering and carpentry. Fun Fact: I built an 8' x 10' treehouse 10' above ground, completely suspended, without a single nail or screw in the trees. Pet Peeve: Any type of waste (time, effort, resources, food, money). Most Excited About: Being intellectually stimulated by the outstanding students at Ramaz.
Ms. Ruchi Kumar
Courses/Role This Year: Learning specialist.
Previous Roles: Learning resources department, learning specialist. Hobbies: Yoga, dance, traveling, reading, and outdoor activities. Fun Fact: I've lived in four different countries. Pet Peeve: Subway/Train delays. Most Excited About: Joining Ramaz!