Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am
Miri Avraham possesses extensive experience in early childhood education and Hebrew language instruction, currently serving as a Hebrew specialist and educational consultant at Brawerman Elementary School - East since August 2018. As the Middle School Hebrew coordinator at Kadima Day School since August 2016 and a teacher at Pressman Academy since April 1997, Miri has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to Hebrew immersion and educational leadership. Miri holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from American Jewish University, a Bachelor's Degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education from National University, and an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Santa Monica College.
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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.