Beloved former AJA teacher, returning to AJA to teach middle school science and engineering. Kathleen Rosenmann’s return to Austin Jewish Academy marks both a homecoming and an exciting new chapter for the school’s science and engineering programs. A longtime member of the AJA community—as both an educator and parent—Kathleen brings with her decades of experience...
Author: Natalie McKee (Natalie McKee)
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Q&A with New HOS, Dr. Karyn Rayburn
Get to Know AJA’s Incoming HOS Austin Jewish Academy is pleased to welcome Karyn Rayburn as our incoming Head of School, beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. With more than a decade of leadership experience at Trinity Episcopal School of Austin, along with a background in both higher education and K–8 classrooms, Karyn brings a...
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Engineering the Heart: Bringing the Circulatory System to Life
Middle school students recently took their understanding of the circulatory system to the next level through an engaging Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering activity that brought science and design together in a hands-on way. As students learned about the heart and blood vessels in science class, they simultaneously applied those concepts in engineering by...
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AJA Lions Shine at District Track Meet
The AJA Lions Track Team delivered an outstanding performance at this weekend’s District Track Meet at St. Stephen’s, showcasing determination, teamwork, and impressive achievements across all divisions. The JV Boys Team placed 4th overall with 45 points, while the JV Girls secured 5th place with 25 points. The Varsity Girls Team competed with heart, finishing...
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Building Pride and Understanding:A Meaningful Conversation on Jewish Identity
Our middle school students recently had the unique opportunity to learn from two visiting Israelis spending their gap year traveling across the United States to speak with students about Jewish identity and antisemitism. When a member of our community brought this opportunity to our attention, we were eager to welcome them to campus—and the experience...
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Purim Joy Filled the Halls at AJA
AJA Purim Carnival Purim at AJA was filled with laughter, excitement, and plenty of festive chaos in the best possible way. The morning began with the entire school gathering in the MPR for a staff Purim Shpiel. This modern and humorous retelling of the Purim story had students laughing throughout, and of course the room...