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The Life of Mrs. Feiger

June 18, 2011

Debbie was born on June 10, 1960 in Chicago. Debbie graduated from New Trier West High School in 1978. She received a B.A. degree in Journalism and Sociology from Indiana University in 1982. After a short career in journalism, Debbie returned to school to pursue her career passion in Education. She earned her Master's Degree in Education in 1985 from National Louis University. She took a position at Washburne Jr. High School in Winnetka teaching 8th grade English and Social Studies. She taught there for seven years before leaving to devote her time to raising her children. Debbie and Jordan lived in Evanston and Deerfield before moving to Wilmette in 1989. As a dedicated and loving mother, Debbie had leadership positions in many of her children's schools and activities, including the PTA and synagogue school board. Debbie shared her love of travel with her family, visiting destinations, including Israel, Egypt, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Galapagos and Europe. Debbie loved to cook. She took every opportunity available to for friends and family, including many Shabbat dinners and Jewish holidays, annual Super Bowl parties and 4th of July celebrations. In 1999, she fulfilled a life-long dream of becoming a Bat-Mitzvah. Her passion for education continued and in 2007, she took a position teaching 7th and 8th grade English at Arie Crown Hebrew Day School. A year later she entered the post-graduate program at National Louis seeking to earn a PhD in Education Leadership. She completed classes in 2011 and was in the process of writing her dissertation. In 2009, she became Director of General Studies at Arie Crown, where she implemented her passion for educational leadership, school curriculum and teacher development.

Mrs. Feiger in Arie Crown

June 16, 2011

Our story is not traditional. It has a beginning and a middle, but no end. The beginning was when a beautiful soul named Debra Feiger came into the lives of our Arie Crown family as Director of General Studies. How lucky we were to call her our own. The middle happened when she managed to touch all of our lives; young and old alike. She was compassionate. She saw us all for who we really were. She stood for truth and continuous growth--always learning, always growing. She cared deeply and sincerely for all of the children of Arie Crown. Her smile brightened up a room and her laugh can still be heard. Our story does not end. The children of Arie Crown will keep the lessons and memories of their beloved Mrs. Feiger alive in their hearts forever.

The legacy of our dear and treasured Debbie Feiger lives on...