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Jorge is one of the longest serving members at EWS and has been with the school since 1994. Prior to joining EWS, Jorge worked in the landscaping industry. At EWS, Jorge brought his landscaping experience to the Facilities Department, ensuring the maintenance of the buildings and grounds.  In his free time, he enjoys fishing and watching sporting events.

Before arriving at EWS in 2022, Ben taught writing and literature at the college level for nine years while pursuing his master's and PhD. In graduate school, Ben researched and studied modern American poetry, specifically the work of H.D., Marianne Moore, and Elizabeth Bishop. While in graduate school, Ben deepened his passion for teaching, and he is excited to continue to explore this passion at Emery/Weiner. Along with his university teaching experience, Ben has also worked with middle and high school students at Vanderbilt Summer Academy, an academic summer program. Outside of work and study, Ben enjoys being outside, working out and playing sports, spending time with friends and family, reading contemporary literature, and watching movies.

David has been with EWS since August of 2015. David has a background in home remodeling. At EWS, David works for the Facilities Department ensuring the maintenance of the buildings and grounds during day-to-day school operations as well as all extra-curricular meetings and events. In his spare time, David enjoys fishing and an array of other outdoor activities.

Juanita joined EWS in 2016 and currently teaches Spanish I for Upper School and Middle School. Within her 11 years of being an educator, she has taught Spanish I, PreAP, and Spanish II for Upper School. She previously taught at Deer Park ISD & Alvin ISD. She has extensive training in Total Proficiency in Reading/Storytelling (TPRS), Organic World Language (OWL), and teaching standards in line with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). She has also received Spanish AP-level training from Rice University's AP/Pre-AP Institutes. Throughout her career, she has served as a department leader, Apple (technology) teacher, and presenter for integrating technology. Juanita earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing from the University of Maryland Global College and Teaching Educator Standard Certification from the Texas Teachers Program in 2010. She is a native Spanish speaker, and in her spare time, she enjoys cooking, exercising, traveling (especially to Spanish-speaking countries), and going on adventures with her family. 

Hazzan Rimland-Bonn has held positions as Director of Religious School and Family Education in California and Florida. While in Florida, under her administration, Temple Israel of Longwood, became the fourth school in the state of Florida to be accredited by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism “Framework for Excellence”.

In 1972 she made her debut on CBS National Television.  She has also been interviewed numerous times and has appeared on various talk and radio shows, as well as on the American Jewish Hour, and interviewed the acclaimed Michael Feinstein on the Jewish TV Magazine.  Because of the Hazzan’s versatility as an artist, composer and producer, her published song “Lo Yisa Goy” was released on the album “Carnival Time,” performed by Tommy Tedesco(z”l) on Discovery Records.

Being a Hazzan and Educator,  Hazzan Rimland-Bonn has taken on many responsibilities in her congregations such as Shaliach Tzibor for weekday, Shabbat and Holiday services, Life cycle events, Director of Education, Administration, teaching Bar and Bat Mitzvah for children and adults, teaching future Hazzanin, Choral Conducting, Pastoral Care, Jewish programming and more. 

Audrey has been with EWS since 2021. She graduated from Cornell University in the Spring of 2021, where she participated in theatre and creative writing clubs and events. She was the treasurer of Cog Dog Theatre Troupe from Spring 2020 to Fall 2020 and wrote over five short plays for Cornell’s Festival 24 events. She also volunteered to assist the Math Club at Belle Sherman Elementary School during her time at Cornell. When not at school, Audrey enjoys spending time with her cats, Meatloaf and Guacamole, reading and writing poetry and short stories, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends.