Mrs. Henny Bartfield

Mrs. Henny Bartfield, M. S. Ed. has been a successful classroom teacher for more than twenty five years at Hebrew Academy of Margate, FL. Since 2014, she has become certified in Brain Training, Feuerstein Instrumental Instruction, and teacher coaching / mentorship. Mrs. Bartfield has developed a number of innovative curricula, and provides coaching and professional development to teachers worldwide. Mrs. Bartfield is currently an Educational Therapist as well as curriculum coordinator for MEF’s Heart of Education SEL curriculum.

Mrs. Sarah Chuzhin

Mrs. Sarah Chuzhin, M. Ed had over 10 years of teaching experience in Montessori/ Reggio Emilia inspired schools before completing a Masters in Special Education. Inspired by teaching in progressive Chabad Schools all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, Sarah opened the first Reggio Emilia inspired playgroup in Crown Heights, Creative Corner Preschool, in order to give her community an opportunity to experience authentic and positive early childhood education. From there, she has moved on to supporting preschools all over the world in establishing a balance of Jewish/Chassidish curriculum and emergent curriculum that include the whole child. Sarah currently works as the education director for a NY based family child care network and educational consultant for local preschools. She also enjoys working one-on-one with special needs children, and manages to squeeze in some P3 and IEP/IFSP supervision. Sarah loves nurturing and supporting children in their social and emotional development and looks forward to continue working with educators and parents in setting their children up for success!

Mrs. Nami Friedman

Mrs. Nami Friedman is the principal at Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, and has extensive Chinuch experience from South Africa to the U.S. She has developed a comprehensive strategy for bullying prevention which she has shared with many schools, and is also an acclaimed mentor and presenter on a variety of Chinuch topics. Mrs. Friedman also has a passion for social-emotional learning, a positive classroom climate and connecting with students.

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Rabbi Yanky Goldstein

Rabbi Yanky Goldstein is a veteran Mechanech from Crown Heights. He served as an Assistant Principal in the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights for 14 years, and more recently, as a classroom teacher for 6 years. Rabbi Goldstein is passionate about building an environment of collaboration, warmth and trust in the classroom and school. He helps teachers identify the root cause of the different challenges that arise in the classroom and school, and guides teachers and parents to find their inner wisdom and strength to navigate and grow from these challenges. Rabbi Goldstein is a graduate of Oholei Torah and received his Semicha in 770. Most recently, he received his Master’s in Education from Sarah Schenirer through Manhattanville College.

Rabbi Mendy Greenbaum

Rabbi Mendy Greenbaum is the principal of Cheder Menachem Los Angeles and recipient of the Milken Family Foundation’s Jewish Educators Award. He has served as educational consultant for various organizations and educational initiatives, including Sichos in English and Tzivos Hashem, and implements innovative systems for outstanding education in his school. Rabbi Greenbaum is one of the authors of the Zekelman Standards for Chumash, as well as co-director of the Chabad School Leadership Program.

Mrs. Leah New Minkowitz

Mrs. Leah New – Minkowitz has been involved in the world of education for more than 15 years. A Crown Heights native, she received her BA summa cum laude from Stern College for Women and pursued dual MA degrees in Judaic Studies and Education & Jewish Studies from NYU where she studied as a beneficiary of the Jim Joseph Foundation and as a Wexner/Davidson Graduate Fellow. Lea’s teaching experience ranges from community day schools to Chabad high schools for girls. Over the years she has offered adult classes on Tanakh and modern Israel, and has brought her passion for Torah to life as Rosh Chinuch at Moshava Ba’Ir Toronto. She has consulted professionally for the Menachem Education Foundation since 2011. Lea currently serves as board co-chair for Gan Academy, her daughter’s elementary school in Crown Heights. She is passionate about expanding access to high-quality and empowering education to students in Chabad schools.

Mr. Mark Moskowitz

Mr. Mark Moskowitz is an accomplished educator with leadership achievements demonstrated in a career that has spanned over four decades in diverse public and private school systems. He served for thirty years in the New York City public school system as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and local instructional superintendent. In 2006, Mark joined the Leadership Academy as a coach and facilitator, coaching new and experienced school and system leaders, as well as other coaches. During his fourteen years at the Leadership Academy, Mark designed and facilitated professional learning for groups of educators in workshops across a dozen states, in Brazil, and with the Menachem Foundation. In 2009, Mark was the lead facilitator and coach for the Menachem Education Foundation’s first cohort of school leaders to receive training from the Leadership Academy. The inaugural cohort included Rabbis Yossi Rosenblum, Mendy Greenbaum, Yosef Simpson, and Herschel Lustig. Currently, Mark is coaching Chabad school leaders in Arizona, Canada, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Rabbi Avremi Popack

Rabbi Avremi Popack, Judaic Principal at the Hebrew Academy in Orange County, CA. holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and brings over 25 years of experience to enrich Jewish education and inspire educators. He’s passionate about fostering a collaborative, nurturing school community among parents, teachers and administration.

Mrs. Chanah Rose

Mrs. Chanah Rose M. S. Ed. serves as educational director for the Menachem Education Foundation, where she works with teachers, schools, and other constituents to bring MEF’s lofty educational goals to life in the classroom. Mrs. Rose also consults and presents workshops on the Zekelman Standards for Chumash, and has taught nearly all grade levels in the Shluchim Online School, Cheder Chabad of Monsey, and Monsey Beis Chaya Mushka High School.

Dr. Sara Rosenfeld

Dr. Sara Rosenfeld, Ed.D., is an internationally known master teacher, curriculum developer and teacher trainer. Since 1986, she has taught secondary (Grades 7-12), post-secondary and adult education courses across a number of schools, shuls and training institutions both locally and internationally and has written numerous Jewish Studies curricula for all grade levels that are used worldwide . Dr Rosenfeld is sought as a mentor, lecturer and consultant in a variety of settings for a spectrum of Jewish Studies, general educational philosophies and curriculum innovations. She is one of the authors of and trainers for the Zekelman Standards for Judaic Studies and is currently supporting a number of elementary schools in the implementation of these standards.

Mrs. Shaindy Schapiro

Mrs. Shaindy Schapiro is an educational consultant and curriculum specialist. Drawing on decades of experience leading renowned chinuch institutions, Mrs. Schapiro provides vision and practical roadmaps to academic achievement. Her insight and successful strategies create structured, effective and enthusiastic learning. She believes that rich content of curriculum inspires students to think and live Yiddishkeit, through building knowledge, stimulating curiosity, and meeting ambitious goals. Mrs. Schapiro has served as principal of Bnos Menachem and Prospect Park Yeshiva in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and currently serves as an educational consultant for schools across the country and abroad, mentoring principals and teachers, grades K-12. Her presentations have been featured at Menachem Foundation Conferences and Torah Umesorah.

Rabbi Zelig Silber

Rabbi Zelig Silber, M.S Ed,  is a veteran teacher of middle school in Cheder Chabad of Monsey, and sought after mentor and presenter for teachers of various age groups. His dedication to and passion for Chassidishe Chinuch, combined with his expertise and systematic approach, are evident in the classroom as well as in his vibrant, interactive workshops. Rabbi Silber was trained in mentorship by the New Teacher Project, and his leading role in MEF’s teacher training initiatives has brought better tools and stronger teachers to hundreds of classrooms worldwide.

Mrs. Shana Teichtel

Mrs. Shana Teichtel has been the educational leader of Bais Rivkah High School for many years, a large high school that serves a diverse student population. Before becoming principal, Mrs. Teichtel taught both Judaic and general studies in elementary and high school classrooms. While working in amoisad under Rebbe’s leadership, Mrs. Teichtel had the privilege of being guided by the directives of the Rebbe, along with the guidance of Rabbi Hadokov. She has been instrumental in establishing a school culture that adapts to the current educational needs of students, while remaining focused on strengthening their Torah and Chassidishe values.

Rabbi Elie Tuchman

Rabbi Elie Tuchman, Ed.D. is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant who works with schools and communities on issues of culture, leadership, educational excellence, and community development. A respected Jewish educator with more than 30 years of experience in the field, Rabbi Tuchman is an advocate for student-centered, research based education in Yeshivos. His own research has focused on self-efficacy and motivation, teacher training and induction, and school leadership. Rabbi Tuchman was the founding Head of School of both Yeshivat Mekor Chaim in Baltimore and the Yeshiva at the Jersey Shore and led Oakland Hebrew Day School through its early growth. He has taught at Yeshiva College and supervised student teachers at the Azrieli Graduate School. His workshop specialties are: Leadership, Planning, School Culture, Educational Excellence, Self-Efficacy, Motivation, Teaching Methodology, and others.

Mrs. Aviva Wasser

Mrs. Aviva Wasser has spent over fifteen years as a teacher mentor and supervisor, working closely with diverse groups of faculty and staff in elementary, middle and high schools. She utilizes a blend of the Jewish New Teacher Projects mentoring model, cognitive coaching and clinical supervision. Wasser has been a university student teacher supervisor for the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration for many years, and mentored students and teaching interns. She created and moderated an online student teaching seminar that makes use of the best of 21st century skills, and has mentored new teachers online for the Menachem Education Foundation.

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