[{"id": 176, "name": "Bluma Drebin", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/176/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Bluma Drebin is an educational leader and administrator with over 30 years of experience in Jewish day schools, including roles at YULA Girls\u2019 High School in Los Angeles and Hanna Sacks Girls\u2019 High School in Chicago. She holds a BA from Hebrew Theological College and an MA in School Administration from New England College. She is known for her student-centered leadership and innovative approach to teaching and coaching, guiding faculty in developing strong instructional practices, leadership capacity, and meaningful classroom experiences.</p>", "skills": ["9-12", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 221, "name": "Bracha Czitron", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/221/avatar_128", "about": "<div data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Bracha is an educator and instructional coach with over 30 years of experience teaching early elementary grades in Zurich, Switzerland. She holds multiple teaching certifications, including a Teacher\u2019s Diploma from Beth-Jakob Seminary in Lucerne and additional qualifications in primary education and English as a second language. She is known for her highly creative approach to teaching, bringing learning to life through performances, assemblies, and meaningful classroom experiences.</div>", "skills": ["1-5", "French", "German", "Hebrew", "English", "Judaic Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["1-5"], "Languages": ["French", "German", "Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["1-5"], "Languages": ["French", "German", "Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 207, "name": "Craig Lubner", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/207/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Craig is a Jewish educator and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, and instructional coaching in both formal and informal settings. He currently serves as Assistant Principal of YDE\u2019s Boys High School in Brooklyn, teaches AP Biology and Chemistry, and is also the founder of Jigsaw Coaching and Consulting. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Molecular Biology from the University of Cape Town, studied for six years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, and completed advanced leadership and coaching training through Harvard, NYU, and other professional programs. He is known for his expertise in instructional design and leadership development, helping educators and schools strengthen teaching, coaching systems, and organizational growth.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Hebrew", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 181, "name": "Dr. Ketty Granite", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/181/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Dr. Ketty Granite is an experienced educator, mentor, and instructional coach who supports teachers and administrators across a wide range of educational settings. She is the developer of the Granite Ivrit Hebrew Curriculum, used in schools across North America, Europe, and Australia, and has also designed customized curricula for individual schools. She holds a Doctorate in Modern Languages, a Master\u2019s in Educational Management from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a Master\u2019s in Teaching Hebrew as a Second Language from Middlebury College. She is known for her expertise in Hebrew language education and pedagogy, as well as her ability to design impactful professional learning and curriculum systems for educators.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Hebrew", "English", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Leadership"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Leadership"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Leadership"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 183, "name": "Dr. Penny Joel ", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/183/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Penny is an experienced educator, curriculum designer, and instructional coach with over 25 years of experience working with learners from early elementary through post-college settings. She has held leadership roles in experiential Jewish education, including directing the Experiential Jewish Educators program at the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, and has taught in a wide range of formal and informal educational settings. She holds a BA from Stern College for Women, an MS.Ed in Early Adolescent Education from Bank Street College, and an Ed.D from Yeshiva University\u2019s Azrieli Graduate School. She is known for her expertise in student-centered learning, classroom culture, and innovative instructional and educational technology practices.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Hebrew", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Informal Education"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 5, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Informal Education"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Informal Education"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 205, "name": "Edward Maza", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/205/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.1\">Edward, an art historian and educator pursuing his PhD at Princeton, has led innovative curriculum development at The Idea School. With experience in high schools, universities, and museums, he publishes widely in the humanities. As founder of Maza Academics, he helps students gain entry into top colleges, blending academic rigor with creative pedagogy.</p>", "skills": ["9-12", "General Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12"], "Languages": [], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 198, "name": "Joan Vander Walde", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/198/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Joan is a veteran educator, instructional leader, and professional development coach with over 40 years of experience across schools, universities, camps, and Jewish educational organizations in the U.S. and Israel. She has served in a wide range of roles including teacher, school counselor, middle school principal, curriculum developer, and coach, supporting educators in creating meaningful and motivated learning experiences. She holds a BA from Brandeis University and a master\u2019s degree in counseling from George Washington University. She is known for her deep commitment to educator growth and her ability to bridge theory and practice in diverse learning environments.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 182, "name": "Leah Herzog", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/182/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Leah Herzog is a Jewish educator, instructional coach, and curriculum designer with over 30 years of experience working with schools and educators across the United States, Israel, and the UK. She has taught and supported schools including Hillel Torah, ICJA, RITSS, Frisch, RKYHS, Ma\u2019ayanot, Amudim Israel, Matan, LSJS, and the Lookstein Center, bringing deep expertise in Chumash and Judaic studies. She holds a BA in Psychology from Barnard College, multiple M.Ed. degrees, and advanced certifications in leadership and mentoring. She is known for her passion for making Torah learning engaging and meaningful, helping teachers find the \u201cspice\u201d that brings learning to life for students.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Yiddish", "English", "Hebrew", "German", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Yiddish", "English", "Hebrew", "German"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Yiddish", "English", "Hebrew", "German"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 168, "name": "Michelle Andron", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/168/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Michelle is an experienced educator and school leader with over 20 years in education as both a classroom teacher and administrator. She has served at Sinai Akiba Academy as an elementary teacher and gifted education specialist, and since 2010 has been General Studies Principal at Emek Hebrew Academy in Sherman Oaks, CA. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Miami and an MA in Special Education (Gifted Education) from the University of North Texas, along with certifications in educational leadership and instructional approaches. She is known for her approachable leadership style and her expertise in classroom practice, differentiation, data-informed instruction, and coaching educators and administrators.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Spanish", "English", "General Studies", "Leadership"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Spanish", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Leadership"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Spanish", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Leadership"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 217, "name": "Naomi Schrager", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/217/avatar_128", "about": "<div data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Naomi Schrager is a Jewish educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over 20 years of experience, currently based in Israel. She has a BA in Jewish Studies and Philosophy from Stern College, a Graduate Certificate in Talmud from Yeshiva University, and graduate-level coursework at Azrieli Graduate School for Education, and she continues her learning through the International Halacha Scholars Program at Ohr Torah Stone. She is known for helping teachers grow through a coaching approach that blends deep listening with thoughtful challenge, supporting clear, practical next steps in classroom practice.&nbsp;</div>", "skills": ["9-12", "6-8", "Hebrew", "Professional Development Sessions", "Creative Lesson Ideas", "Student Engagement", "Faculty Supervision", "Leadership", "Judaic Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 6, 7, 10, 10, 10, 10, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12", "6-8"], "Languages": ["Hebrew"], "Other Areas of Expertise": ["Professional Development Sessions", "Creative Lesson Ideas", "Student Engagement", "Faculty Supervision"], "Subject Areas": ["Leadership", "Judaic Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["9-12", "6-8"], "Languages": ["Hebrew"], "Subject Areas": ["Leadership", "Judaic Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 169, "name": "Nili Auerbach", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/169/avatar_128", "about": "<p data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Nili is a dedicated Jewish educator with over 25 years of experience in formal, informal, and online settings. She has taught K-12 in the US and Israel and focuses on integrating the arts into education. Nili also works as a professional photographer and educator while living in Jerusalem.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "Hebrew", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 219, "name": "Patricia Gradel", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/219/avatar_128", "about": "<div data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Patricia is a Jewish educator with over 30 years of experience teaching Hebrew and Judaic studies across Argentina, Colombia, and the United States. She holds a BA in Jewish Education and Hebrew Teaching, a Master\u2019s degree in Psychology, and completed advanced studies through the Melton Center Senior Educators Program. She is known for making learning engaging and joyful while bringing a strong student-centered and culturally responsive approach to her teaching and mentoring.</div>", "skills": ["6-8", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5", "Spanish", "Hebrew", "English", "Israel Education", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language"], "skill_colors": [6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["6-8", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5"], "Languages": ["Spanish", "Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Israel Education", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["6-8", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5"], "Languages": ["Spanish", "Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["Israel Education", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 213, "name": "Paulina Salem", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/213/avatar_128", "about": "<div data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Paulina brings over 15 years of experience in Jewish education as a teacher and school leader. She has taught elementary and high school at Barkai Yeshivah and the Yeshivah of Flatbush and currently serves as Principal of Yeshivah Prep Elementary, a K\u20138 special education school. Paulina specializes in building positive school culture and supporting diverse learners.</div>", "skills": ["K-12", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5", "English", "Hebrew", "Student Engagement", "Judaic Studies", "General Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 10, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5"], "Languages": ["English", "Hebrew"], "Other Areas of Expertise": ["Student Engagement"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies", "General Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12", "Early Childhood Education", "1-5"], "Languages": ["English", "Hebrew"], "Subject Areas": ["Judaic Studies", "General Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 193, "name": "Rabbi Dr. David Saltzman", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/193/avatar_128", "about": "<p>David has 30 years of experience in education and school leadership. As Director of Learning and Teaching at Yeshivah of Flatbush, he focuses on professional development and curriculum design. Through his consultancy, Educational ConSALTing, he supports instructional coaching. David also teaches at Touro University and Herzog College. He lives in MA and NY.</p>", "skills": ["K-12", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Social Emotional Learning"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 5, 5, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Social Emotional Learning"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Leadership", "Social Emotional Learning"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 214, "name": "Rabbi Shelley Kniaz", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/214/avatar_128", "about": "<div data-oe-version=\"1.2\">Shelley is an instructional coach and educator with extensive experience as a teacher, curriculum developer, school leader, and consultant. She specializes in student-centered, project-based, and collaborative learning, with a strong focus on student agency and caring classroom environments. Shelley works across Jewish Studies, Hebrew, Social Studies, and Literature and is based in Teaneck, NJ.</div>", "skills": ["K-12", "Hebrew", "English", "General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "skill_colors": [6, 7, 7, 5, 5], "skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"]}, "filter_skill_types": {"Grade Levels": ["K-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies"], "Focus Area": []}, "available_filter_skills": {"Grade Levels": ["Early Childhood Education", "K-12", "1-12", "1-5", "6-8", "9-12"], "Languages": ["Hebrew", "Yiddish", "French", "Spanish", "German", "Dutch", "English"], "Subject Areas": ["General Studies", "Judaic Studies", "Hebrew Language", "Israel Education", "English Language", "Leadership", "Early Childhood Education", "English Language Learning", "Informal Education", "Social Emotional Learning", "SPED", "Literacy"], "Focus Area": ["School Leadership", "Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning", "Learning Activities and Assessments", "Classroom Culture"]}}, {"id": 187, "name": "Rabbi Tavi Koslowe, Chief Academic Officer", "image": "/web/image/hr.employee/187/avatar_128", "about": "<p>Rabbi Tavi Koslowe has over 20 years of experience in education. He is the High School Dean at the Leffell School in Westchester, NY, and was previously the Judaic Studies Principal at The Idea School. Tavi has also served as an administrative coach for JNTP and held leadership roles at Ramaz and Yeshivat Noam. 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