Volume 30 Issue 29 08 Oct 2021 2 Heshvan 5782

Who is Sharon Philippsohn?

Sharon Philippsohn – Capital Appeal Director

Each month, we find out more about a nominated staff member. 

SPOTLIGHT ON … SHARON PHILIPPSOHN

What is your role at Emanuel School?
Capital Appeal Director

How long have you been at Emanuel School?
Since May 2019. I started when everyone came back to school after the first COVID lockdown.

What do you enjoy about working here?
Everyone is so friendly. Staff I’ve never met will say hi as we walk past each other. Also I loved hearing the happy little voices of the kindergarten students outside my office window when we were all on site.

What have you learnt about yourself at Emanuel?
In the last few months I’ve learnt that I really miss working with other people. It’s lovely to be able to work from home but I miss the people.

What is your favourite memory?
So far it’s been having the opportunity to work with an amazing team of volunteers on the Capital Appeal, but I’m pretty sure if you asked me this question after 17 October it will be the joy of coming together for Emanuel B’yachad after we’ve been apart for so long.

What do you do to unwind/ what do you enjoy doing outside school hours?
I love travelling, going to sporting events, spending time with my three nephews, playing board games, reading crime/mystery novels and watching TV with one of my two cats sitting on my lap.

Sharon and her nephew, Boaz, at a Swans Game

Do you have a hidden talent and if so, what is it?
I am pretty good at baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes. My nephews have been very excited by the birthday cakes I’ve made for them.

What do you wish you could tell your 12 year old self?
You don’t need to have all of the answers yourself. If you surround yourself with the right people you will be able to achieve so much more than you can on your own, and it will be much more enjoyable.

If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?
You don’t need to decide what you want to be when you grow up before you leave school. You can, and probably will, have several career changes in your life. If you find something you’re passionate about straight out of school, fantastic. Otherwise your experience and knowledge from previous jobs and careers will help direct you to something you love and hopefully can make a living out of.