Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am
Gabby Friedenthal is an experienced educational specialist with a strong background in developing and implementing tailored educational strategies for K-12 students. Currently serving at the Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am since August 2016, Gabby assesses educational needs and collaborates with educators to create action plans for student support. In addition to ongoing work with Hayutin and Associates since 2013, Gabby has contributed as an independent writing professional since 2002, focusing on curriculum development for various educational levels. Previous roles include serving as a reading specialist at Grant Elementary School from 2006 to 2013 and as a director at Aprendamos from 2000 to 2003, where Gabby expanded tutoring programs and developed original curricula. Gabby holds a Master's Degree in Education from San Francisco State University, obtained in 2000.
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Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am
Pressman Academy is an innovative and engaging learning environment dedicated to developing minds, nurturing hearts and instilling Jewish values. Located in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles, and with approximately 500 students in ECC through eighth grade, Pressman Academy is known for its Blue Ribbon academics, Hebrew immersion, visual and performing arts, and for its haimish value system. Teachers, staff and administrators at Pressman Academy work with a child-centered focus, bringing a warm connection to each parent, student and staff relationship. Curriculum and pedagogy are guided by developmentally-appropriate approaches, with a focus on the whole-child. Professional learning stands as the bedrock of our work; faculty engage in extensive professional development and reflective practice to support their work with children. Pressman Academy is affiliated with Temple Beth Am, a Conservative Jewish congregation that takes pride in our reputation as a warm and caring multi-generational synagogue family. The congregation encourages personal, spiritual, and intellectual growth as well as active communal involvement through dynamic, spiritual, educational, and social experiences.