Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy
Zach Summerfield is an experienced Therapeutic Companion and Behavior Modification Consultant currently serving at Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy since November 2014. With a diverse background in behavioral support, Zach has provided in-home consulting since August 2006, focusing on parental education and behavior reinforcement strategies. Previous roles include therapeutic services at Encino Presbyterian Pre-K and Temple Isaiah Pre-K, and as a Special Needs Counselor at TERI Inc, where Zach specialized in clients with developmental disabilities. Additional experience includes instructing Independent Living Services at Villa Esperanza, teaching Physical Education at Lang Ranch Elementary School, and directing the Teen Center Program at Thousand Oaks Teen Center. Zach holds an Associate's degree in Psychology from Moorpark College.
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Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy offers a warm and nurturing environment with a focus to help each child develop in an environment that synthesizes Torah with General Studies. A vibrant and dynamic staff educates our children while catering to students' unique needs and learning styles. Hillel students exhibit a love for learning and Judaism. This is reflective of the warm character everyone feels when walking through the campus. To accomplish our forward looking goals, we are always at the forefront of change. Ensuring the most ambitious standards includes, but is not limited to, introducing new and cutting edge academic programs into the curriculum, expanding professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, augmenting parental community involvement in the school, and maintaining admission standards. We continue to offer the community an education of excellence, centered on true Torah values, with the highest caliber General Studies curriculum. Together with the Board and Mr. Michael Fallas, our President, the Hillel community continues to look forward to perpetuating authentic Jewish education as we raise the next generation of leaders. Biveracha, Rabbi Y. Boruch Sufrin Head of School