Call for more information
(818) 854-7851
Judy Battaglia
Director
Judy Battaglia comes to The Spot with a unique and diverse background as a Professor of Philosophy at California Lutheran University. She has been a Jewish educator for more than 20 years and was a beloved teacher at the Jewish Learning Center at HAMAKOM for the past three years. Judy has a passion for bringing concepts of Jewish justice, values, and beliefs such as chesed (caring), tzedaka (fairness), achrayut (responsibility), kehillah (community),and tikkun olam (healing the world) to her students in engaging and creative ways.
Maya Rooks
Teacher
Maya Rooks comes to The Spot with deep roots in the HAMAKOM community, having been part of it since its days as Temple Aliyah and Shomrei Torah Synagogue. With over 10 years of experience as a teacher assistant and substitute, Maya brings a decade of dedication, care, and creativity to her work with children. She has a passion for the arts in all forms—including cooking, writing, and music—and loves finding imaginative, hands-on projects that spark curiosity and keep young minds engaged. Maya is especially inspired by the joy of nurturing each child’s unique spirit through fun, connection, and meaningful experiences that reflect the values of kehillah (community), chesed (kindness), sakranut (curiosity), and yetziratiut (creativity).
Kaelyn Sabal-Wilson
Teacher
Kaelyn Sabal-Wilson comes to The Spot with a decade’s experience as a cultural worker and educator. For the last five years, she has served as a Professor of English and African American Studies at Loyola Marymount University. She has a master’s degree in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmiths University London. In her spare time, she practices photography, sketching and collage, and appreciates art in all its forms. Kaelyn is deeply excited to be able to bring these gifts and interests to The Spot, to engage, teach and learn with students of different ages, and to bring Jewish values of uniqueness, chesed (loving-kindness), ometz lev (courage), herut (freedom) hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests) and lomed m'kol adam (learning from everyone) to life in her teaching practice.
Sabrina Julien
Teacher
Sabrina Julien joins the team with a strong passion for supporting students’ academic success and social-emotional development. She has experience working with students across a wide range of age groups, from pre-K through 12th grade, and is dedicated to fostering inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments.
Her professional background includes working as an after-school educator and tutor for elementary-aged children. She has also served as a mentor for high school students, where she actively advocates against bullying and raises awareness about its psychological effects.
Sabrina is committed to building positive relationships with students, promoting personal growth, and creating safe, inclusive spaces where every individual feels seen, valued, and supported. She has a particular strength in working with children who require additional support beyond what is typically provided.
Outside of her professional work, Sabrina enjoys exploring creative hobbies such as embroidery, sewing, painting, and graphic design. She has also been a photographer for over a decade. She is deeply motivated to uplift those who feel unseen and believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Terschell “Miss T” Daniel
Teacher
As a member of the temple for over twenty years, Terschell Daniel is an active member of our community, and has recently decided to lend her talents and charisma to our teaching team at The Spot. Before coming to work with us, Miss Terschell has spent decades working in managerial and leadership positions, engaging, and sharing her vibrance, with people of all walks of life. As a mother of two, and an avid volunteer, she brings a great deal of experience with children across the spectrum of age, background and ability. Well-versed in the practices, traditions and values of being Jewish, we are thrilled to have Miss Terschell with us.
Kristy Harrison
Teacher