Who We Are

Myrna Teck, Ph.D. is a professional art educator. Her interest in drawing and painting began as a young child. She went on to receive a B.A. (Syracuse University, 1958) in Fine Arts and Psychology.

Nancy Kotz holds a B.A (Skidmore College, 1984) in Art History and Business as well as a Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Georgetown University, 2011).

Joanna Homrighausen writes and teaches at the intersection of sacred text, lettering arts, and scribal crafts. 

Ellen Davis is a native of Belle Harbor, New York. Inspired by the architectural and structural marvels of New York City,

Margaret Green is a visual artist with a dual professional background in advertising, marketing and sales.

Peter Margolis of Philadelphia, PA was born on eastern Long Island, NY and spent 12 formative years in Israel, where he visits every couple of years and is active in Israeli academic and cultural affairs.

Richard Rivin is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and a past President of the Jewish Museum and Cultural Center there. He attended Harvard College and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Architecture.

Robert Barkin is an experienced communications and management professional.