BEECC Team

Becky Frank, Educator

Morah Becky grew up in Miami, but fell in love with Virginia (and her husband) as an undergraduate at UVA, and never left. She adores working with children; before joining the BEECC team in 2019, she was an elementary school substitute with Fairfax County Public Schools for eight years. Becky was a stay-at-home parent for another eight years before that.

Before having kids, she worked with an environmental non-profit, where she helped teach the public (including children) about the importance of protecting our natural resources. She loves hugging trees! In her spare time, Becky loves reading, traveling with her family (when possible), watching old movies, playing board games, embarrassing her children by breaking out into spontaneous singing, and leading her daughter's Girl Scout troop. Both of her kids, now in high school and college, started their education at BEECC with a warm, happy, and enriching experience. Becky is thrilled to be teaching here in person again!  
 

Jenny Cho, Educator

Morah Jenny (Yoonmin) Cho came to the United States from Korea when she was 10 years old. She has studied piano since she was six; her mom's big dream for Jenny when they came to the US was for Jenny to be a pianist. Jenny attended Manhattan Music pre-college when she was in middle school and she attended LaGuardia Music and Performing Arts High school in New York City. She graduated from Caldwell University with a major in music and a minor in early childhood education. Before coming to Fairfax three years ago, she lived in New Jersey for over 30 years. 

Jenny has been working in a Korean language school for nine years and has been teaching piano lessons for more than 20 years. She loves being a teacher, and loves being both a piano and an early childhood teacher for two-year-olds. Jenny has two children of her own. This upcoming year will be her second at BEECC and she is excited and looking forward to meeting new students. Jenny loves working with children to provide them with love, care, and knowledge. She learns so much from children, and knows it is important to communicate with them to encourage their creative thinking skills. 
 

Jocelyn Dorfman, MEd., Director
Jocelyn@bethemeth.org

Morah Jocelyn is a passionate early childhood educator with both classroom and administrative experience. She is dedicated to providing children with meaningful and joyful experiences, meeting children where they are, and partnering with families to establish a life-long love of learning. 

A native Virginian, Jocelyn grew up in Arlington before attending Brandeis University for her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women’s & Gender studies. She also holds a Master of Education in Counseling (Boston University) and a Master of Science in Psychology (University of North Texas).

Jocelyn came to CBE from Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. where she taught two- and three-year-olds, coordinated engagement programs for families with young children, and oversaw school operations for both Gan HaYeled Preschool and Adas’s religious school. Before Adas, she taught at the Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia's Early Childhood Learning Center. Jocelyn's favorite activities with children are reading books, building, and anything that involves getting messy. When not at work, you can usually find Jocelyn at Nationals Park supporting her baseball team or exploring the Smithsonian museums (and zoo) in DC.  
 

Marcy Mandel, Educator

Morah Marcy first discovered her love of teaching when she was in high school working as a Madricha for CBE's religious school. She later attended George Mason University while continuing to work as the religious school's Special Education Resource Teacher. Marcy also worked as the Assistant Director for BEECC's Summer Adventures. After receiving her B.A in Early Childhood Special Education with a minor in Jewish Studies, Marcy returned home to work as an Assistant Teacher for BEECC. She also worked at the Pozez JCC in Northern Virginia and the Goddard School.

Marcy is thrilled to return to CBE and BEECC; her time here began her path as an educator. Marcy is a life-long learner as she continuously works towards becoming the most supportive and compassionate teacher for each child she has the privilege to work with. Marcy believes that children are naturally curious, inquisitive, and eager to learn about the world around them; it is each educator's responsibility to foster child development through fun learning experiences and a warm environment. In her spare time, Marcy loves to paint, crochet, and cuddle with her cat.
 

Renee Williams, Administrator
Renee@bethemeth.org

Morah Renee has been with BEECC for 17+ years and loves every minute of it because it is impossible to have a bad day when you are surrounded by smiling, happy children!  Originally from a small town in Western Maryland, she now lives in Sterling, VA, with her husband, Greg.  They have two adult children, two grandsons and a grand-puppy.  When she’s not at BEECC, most of her free time is spent playing with her grandchildren.