Chanah Friedman
Professional Experience
Chanah Friedman is a dedicated education professional with over a decade of experience teaching diverse student populations, including regular and special needs learners. Currently serving as Education Director at JIT Chabad Preschool, Chanah develops dual-language (Hebrew/English) curricula, leads professional development workshops, and collaborates with teachers. She also inspires future educators as a professor at Sarah Schenirer College, equipping them with tools to address individual students needs, manage classrooms effectively, and integrate technology into teaching. Previously, Chanah was a lead teacher at Torah Academy of Boca Raton, West Hollywood Preschool, and IS71 Brooklyn, where she enhanced curricula, introduced social-emotional learning programs, and worked closely with families to set personalized student goals. Chanah lives in Miami, FL.
Educational Background
With a Master’s in Special and General Education from Mercy College, Chanah combines her academic expertise with her passion for shaping brighter futures for the next generation. Fluent in reflective practices and mentorship, she empowers teachers to continually refine their methods and foster meaningful learning experiences.
Expertise
Teacher Training
- Lesson Planning from A to Z
- Curriculum Design
- Assessments (that are not always tests!)
- Setting goals and achieving them
- Classrom Management and Discipline
- Modeling and building middos in the school or classroom
Leadership Training
- Designing and Implementing New Curriculum
- Building School Culture
- Coaching a Coach
