RUJEC takes an integrated approach to the education of children. The Center's goal is to offer programs that promote all aspects of children's development and identity, enabling them to reach their fullest potential cognitively, emotionally and socially. We provide a wide variety of materials and experiences. The children are then given the time to explore and discover. This supports independent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Positive reinforcement is stressed with emphasis on self-direction and self-discipline.
The curriculum, which is designed and taught by a professionally trained staff, meets the developmental needs of each individual child. Jewish values are reflected in everything we teach. The children experience the richness of Jewish tradition as they sing Hebrew songs, learn the many blessings, hear Torah stories, celebrate Shabbat and holidays and learn how to be good citizens of our world.
The Rosie Uran Jewish Education Center (RUJEC) Preschool
To meet the educational needs of all children ages 2-5, Congregation Sha'are Shalom offers an enriching experience at the Rosie Uran Jewish Education Center (RUJEC). It is our belief that education is the foundation of a child's life, and that a Jewish preschool education should be the cornerstone for Jewish children. Our program offers children a quality early childhood education in a stimulating, nurturing and secure environment.
Enrollment for 2026-2027 is ongoing. For more information, please download our full brochure above. We invite you to call today and make an appointment to visit.
RUJEC Co-Directors
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Allison grew up in Richmond, Virginia and has a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama. Upon completion of college, she moved to Dallas, Texas where she met her husband Jeff and began her teaching career. In Dallas, she worked as both a teacher and an assistant director of a private school program with children age 6 weeks to 6th grade. Allison received her Masters’ degree in Long Term Care Administration in 1997 from the University of North Texas and moved to Loudoun County in 2005 with her family.
Allison began at RUJEC in 2007. She has had many roles including assistant teacher, lead teacher, enrichment instructor, and co-director. Allison is adjusting to an empty nest by walking with friends, reading and eating yummy food.
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Sheryl is a graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, where she began her career in Jewish Education, teaching Hebrew and Judaics. After a few moves, including Taipei, Taiwan and Seattle, Washington, Sheryl, her husband Joel and their three children moved to Leesburg in 2002 where she began working in Jewish Early Childhood Education and at Sha’are Shalom’s Religious School.
Sheryl has been with RUJEC for more than 10 years, serving as a teacher, activities coordinator and co-director. She lives in Lansdowne and spends her free time talking to and visiting her grown daughters in New York City and Baltimore. Sheryl also enjoys trying to get through a good book, exploring the area’s wineries, going to the movies and getting in her 10,000 steps a day.