E-mail: amanda.strawhacker(at)ssdsboston.org
Degrees: B.A., Anthropology, Tufts University; M.A and Ph.D., Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University
Words to Describe Me: curious, reliable, enthusiastic
Inspirational Saying: “A leader is best when people barely know he exists. Of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, ‘We did this ourselves.”” (Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching)
Favorite Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Maggie Smith
Favorite Food or Snack: Burritos and Reese’s Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Hobbies: reading/book clubs, nature walks, playing with my daughter
Favorite Animal: elephant
Hidden Talent: I was trained as a classical opera singer.
What do you want more than anything in the world for our students?
“I hope every student has at least one life-altering moment during their time at Schechter (maybe in a STEM class!) that helps them discover their learning passion—not just what subjects they’re curious about, but a learning experience that warms their soul.”