Meet Fred Akman

What is your official role at B'nai Shalom Day School?

Upper School Social Studies & Judaics Teacher

What is your favorite thing about your role?

I love watching my students make the big connections between events, people, and ideas.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, 2 dogs named Shelly and Bella, and 2 cats named Phephe and Nes. Plus a bearded dragon named Pickle and a turtle named Squirt.

Do you have a current passion project?

I just started my PhD in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. This period of our history is my passion and working to educate people about the Shoah and antisemitism is a life focus for me.

What your favorite way to spend time with your family?

Hiking and camping at Hagen Stone Park.