Yavneh Academy
Meryl (Meira) Salamon-Zharnest is an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching and mentoring students, particularly in special education. Currently serving as a Teacher in the Learning Center at Yavneh Academy since September 2015, Meryl has also held teaching roles at various educational institutions, including student teaching positions in multiple grades. Prior experience includes serving as a Chapter Advisor/Regional Advisor for New Jersey NCSY, where Meryl led educational and social programs for high school students, and supporting students with special needs at Camp HASC. Meryl holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Yeshiva University and a degree focused on teaching students with disabilities from Touro College Graduate School of Education.
Yavneh Academy
YAVNEH ACADEMY is a Modern Orthodox coeducational yeshiva day school committed to the academic, emotional, and spiritual development of each child. Dedicated to academic excellence, we offer our students a superior dual curriculum that motivates them to become intellectually curious, lifelong learners. We provide a nurturing environment that builds confidence and self-esteem, and cultivates socially responsible children of good character and middot. The Yavneh experience inspires our children to develop a positive, personal relationship with Judaism and a love of Torah, mitzvot, chesed, Am Yisrael, and Medinat Yisrael.