Mrs. Menucha berkson, Preschool director
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Menucha Berkson as our preschool director at Camp Olam! With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, she has led classrooms across the preschool spectrum and is adept at creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments. Her background in camp programming brings an amazing blend of structure, warmth, and fun to our program. A proud Dallas native, Morah Menucha and her husband are extremely involved in the community, contributing their time and talents to programs that inspire growth and connection. At Camp Olam, Morah Menucha will oversee our talented preschool staff, each chosen for their qualifications and dedication. From overseeing staff training to daily organizational support, she ensures our staff members are fully equipped to deliver a summer experience that is both fun and enriching. As our preschool parent liaison, Morah Menucha is committed to fostering strong relationships with families, ensuring seamless communication, and creating a camp experience that exceeds expectations, making this summer unforgettable for every child.
Mrs. Eliana Abrams, Preschool Program Director
Our preschool program is in excellent hands as well, with Mrs. Eliana Abrams as our preschool program director! With a background in educational administration followed by five years as the lead Pre-K Morah in Torah Day School of Dallas, Morah Eliana brings a wealth of expertise to our camp. From arts and crafts to water play, music and movement to sensory gym activities, she is dedicated to crafting a dynamic program that ensures an amazing summer experience for all. Morah Eliana is known in the Dallas community for her love for children, flair for creativity, and incredible organizational and programmatic expertise. We are thrilled to have her utilize these to create a preschool program that is exciting, engaging, and enriching!
Mrs. Raizy Muller, Girls' Director/SEED Coordinator
With many years of experience in both general and special education across the elementary school spectrum, Mrs. Muller loves working with children and seeing their excitement in the classroom and beyond. Mrs. Muller is also uniquely qualified to serve as our SEED coordinator, as she was a SEED volunteer herself and knows the tremendous impact that Torah U’Mesorah’s SEED program has on the summer experience of girls growing up in an out of town community.
As the director of our girls' division and our SEED coordinator, Mrs. Muller uses her impressive organizational and programmatic expertise to oversee the division staff and programming for our elementary and middle school girls and serve as the division’s parent liaison. She also supervises and supports our incredible SEED girls to help create a phenomenal program for all COGs (Camp Olam Girls)! And if anyone is interested in having the SEED for a supper or Shabbos meal, please don’t hesitate to let Mrs. Muller know!
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Mrs. Rochie Niman, Camp Director
Mrs. Niman founded Camp Olam in 2014 and is amazed to see how the camp has grown and evolved over the past decade. What began as a way to create a positive summer experience for her own siblings quickly turned into an opportunity to serve the broader Dallas community, a privilege she holds close to her heart. As the girls' principal of Tampa Bay Torah High School and a licensed speech-language pathologist, Mrs. Niman uses her expertise in education, social-emotional learning, and child development to shape a camp environment that is safe, nurturing, and filled with opportunities for creativity, growth, and enjoyment.
As Camp Olam’s director, Mrs. Niman works closely with each member of the administrative team to oversee the implementation of camp policies and procedures. Her hands-on leadership and dedication to supporting the staff ensure that every camper has a summer experience that is truly out of this world!