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...
Category: Project Based Learning
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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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“Joyful Rigor” with Incoming HOS, Dr. Rayburn
Joyful Rigor About fifty parents gathered recently for an engaging and thoughtful parent education workshop led by our incoming Head of School, Dr. Karyn Rayburn. In her presentation, “Joyful Rigor”, Dr. Rayburn explored how schools and families can work together to cultivate children who feel both supported and challenged as they grow. Drawing from her...
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Students Earn $3K During Annual Market Day
Our campus was absolutely buzzing during Market Day, and calling it a success feels like an understatement. Held at the Tocker Engagement and Education Center, the event transformed the space into a lively marketplace filled with creativity, confidence, and nonstop energy. With 30 tables and approximately 45 student entrepreneurs, there was excitement in every direction....
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Kindergarten PBL: Giving Thanks/Giving Back
Our Kindergarten students have spent the past several weeks immersed in a heart-warming PBL titled “Giving Thanks / Giving Back.” Their project centered on exploring gratitude, expressing appreciation, and discovering age-appropriate ways to give back to their community. Students began by brainstorming what it means to be thankful, creating a word web full of ideas...