ABOUT US

Educating a generation to love learning, thirst for knowledge, and aspire for excellence .

Founded by an accomplished scientist with a drive to give back, Walder STEAM Education is inspiring the next generation to discover new possibilities through science, math, and more.

ABOUT US

Inspiring generosity. Championing unity. Strengthening Jewish identity.

Strong, well-funded day schools generate vibrancy across our community, ensuring that we continue to thrive both individually and collectively.
OUR MISSION

Walder STEAM Education opens young minds to a promising future by helping students examine science, technology, engineering, arts and math through a Jewish lens.

Children are blessed with a wonderful hunger to ask questions and explore. At Walder STEAM Education, it’s our privilege to nourish that hunger by introducing students to STEAM learning and teaching them skills for lifelong discovery. We encourage children to think critically, reason scientifically and appreciate the marvels of STEAM within a Jewish framework.

WALDER STEAM EDUCATION AT A GLANCE

Launching STEAM journeys since 2000.

For more than two decades, we’ve been working to give our community’s children an engaging, enjoyable introduction to science, math, and more. By partnering with schools, parents and educators, we’ve motivated learners, encouraged curiosity and imparted skills that will serve our students for decades to come.

CONTACT US

Walder STEAM Education

3050 W. Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645

Reach us

Monday–Friday / 9:00–5:00
Hours may be shortened for Shabbos or holidays


(773) 649-5360
info@waldersteam.org

MEET OUR TEAM

Our devoted founders and executive staff have dedicated themselves to enriching our children’s minds and introducing them to the wonders of STEAM through a Jewish mindset.

Our Founders

Dr. Joseph Walder

Co-Founder/ Board Director
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Elizabeth Walder

Co-Founder/ Board Director

Our Staff

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Daniel Alhovsky

Executive Director
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Esther Bayever

Enrichment Instructor
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Nachman Bayever

Enrichment Instructor
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Leah Gold

DEEP Science Teacher
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Moshe Goldberg

Inventory and Lab Technician
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Gavriel Kark

Enrichment Science Curriculum & Instruction Head
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Alan Loebmann

DEEP Math Teacher
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Jordan Neuman

DEEP Math Teacher
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Frieda Obodyanik

Program Manager
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Esther Olevitch

DEEP Math Teacher
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Dina Romanoff

DEEP Science Department Head
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Amanda Smith

DEEP Math Teacher
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Devora Tabachnik

DEEP Science and Math Teacher
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Benyomin Walters

Enrichment Tech Instructor

Heschel Weiner

Director Emeritus
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Julie Weiss

DEEP Teacher

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  • This is every teacher’s dream. I am so impressed with the practical resources and the sensitivities to the needs of our teachers-they need support, collaborative opportunities and a helping hand. Yasher Koach!

    Frumma Rosenberg-Gottlieb
    North Miami, Florida

  • We also want to thank you and your staff for working overtime to assist our teachers in producing bulletin boards and teaching materials that greatly enhance our classrooms and lessons. Walder [Jewish] Education is a resource that our teachers heavily rely upon to create an optimal teaching environment in every classroom.

    Mrs. Ahuva Wainhaus
    Menaheles
    Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov

  • The most meaningful part of the Jerusalem Science Contest was being able to connect something I love so much—science—with the Torah and its beauty. With the way that this contest has increased my affection for science coupled with its value on a college resume, it has opened potential career and education route in science and medicine. The contest just amplified my interest in and love for science and G-d’s creations.

    2022 Participant
    Jerusalem Science Contest

  • I am looking into becoming a biomedical engineer in the future, and my research on DNA robots for the Jerusalem Science Contest just added to that excitement. Learning about how biological organisms can coexist with technology gave me firsthand experience of what I may encounter as a biomedical engineer. Without JSC, I wouldn't have had this opportunity.

    2021 and 2022 Participant
    Jerusalem Science Contest

  • Just wanted to say thank you for such a great Science and Robotics camp! My boys really enjoyed it. One of them discovered that he is pretty interested in coding, so he's looking forward to joining an after-school session.

    Parent
    Science and Robotics Camp

  • My granddaughter benefited so much from the JAVA and CAD courses she took last year when she was in 12th grade. This year she is taking a computer course at a post-high school level and she can be a teacher's assistant. The girls are so amazed that she knows what's going on! We are so appreciative to Walder STEAM Education for keeping our granddaughter busy and learning on Zoom that year. We cannot thank you enough!

    Grandmother
    JAVA/CAD

  • Thank you for the interesting, informative and fun STEMobile program that you had on our block this week. My children enjoyed it so much, and keep using the "spinner" that they made, trying it out with different objects! It's fascinating how you explained the concept so clearly, and with hands-on examples!

    Parent
    STEMobile

  • I wanted to thank you for bringing your fantastic coding course to our school during these past few months. It truly has been a dream of ours to offer coding embedded within our school day and you did an absolutely amazing job. The 5th graders were captivated! They dove in! They were so excited to share what they were doing each week and even talked about it outside of class!

    School Administrator
    In-School Visits

  • Today's Super Science Sunday class was above and beyond amazing. My daughter performed each experiment multiple times over the course of the day for each family member as they came home. Thank you so much for such a great class!

    Parent
    Super Science Sunday

  • Thank you VERY very much for that outstanding workshop this afternoon. The students had a wonderful time!! They learned an incredible amount, they were so engaged and they didn't want it to end. Thank you for all of the time you took, the supplies that were wonderfully put together and, of course, your excellent instruction. We are so grateful for our partnership with Walder and we cannot wait for more!

    School Administrator
    In-School Workshops

  • Our son and his classmates really enjoy the hands-on and stimulating lessons and all they have learned from Walder STEAM Education’s in-school visit. It's one of the times during the week that all the boys are involved, happy and engaged. These classes stimulate the boys' curiosity, enhance their critical thinking skills and I believe that their experiences in this class help them in all their other classes. Thank you for making this program possible for our children!

    Parent
    In-School Visits

Walder Family of Organizations

Walder STEAM Education is a program of Walder Institute, part of the Walder family of organizations. Founded by Joseph and Elizabeth Walder, the Walder family of organizations includes Walder Foundation, Walder Institute and Walder Ventures. Each advance the Walders’ vision for a more vibrant future, working from complementary missions and aligned by a shared set of values.

CONTACT US
Walder STEAM Education

3050 W. Touhy
Chicago, IL 60645

Reach us

Monday–Friday / 9:00–5:00 
Hours may be shortened for Shabbos or holidays

(773) 649-5360
info@waldersteameducation.org

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